Show Notes
The rise in human life expectancy is one of medicine’s biggest achievements. In 1950, the global average was just over 46 years. Today, it has passed 73. But living longer has also given us more time to accumulate the cellular damage behind many diseases of later life. That brings me to my guest, Aubrey de Grey. A biomedical gerontologist and creator of SENS, Aubrey sees accumulated damage as something future medicine could repair again and again, potentially pushing biological decline further into the future. Aubrey and I discuss his work with mice, the possibility of rejuvenating people later in life, and his idea of longevity escape velocity, where advances in medicine keep buying us enough time to benefit from whatever comes next. “I don't work on immortality. I don't work on longevity. I work on health.” ~ Aubrey de Grey Support the show and get 50% off MCT oil with free shipping—just leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify and let us know! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-beyond-the-norms/id1714886566 Resources Mentioned: Ending Aging: The Rejuvenation Breakthroughs That Could Reverse Human Aging in Our Lifetime - https://www.amazon.com/Ending-Aging-Rejuvenation-Breakthroughs-Lifetime/dp/0312367074 The Mitochondrial Free Radical Theory of Aging - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20021368/ Healthspan XPRIZE - https://www.xprize.org/prizes/healthspan About Aubrey de Grey: Aubrey de Grey, PhD, is a biomedical gerontologist and President and Chief Science Officer of the LEV Foundation. He developed the Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence (SENS), an approach to combating aging by repairing the cellular and molecular damage that accumulates over time. He is the co-author of Ending Aging and previously co-founded both the Methuselah Foundation and SENS Research Foundation. His work has made him one of the most prominent advocates for rejuvenation biotechnology and extending healthy human lifespan. Connect with Aubrey de Grey: - Website: https://www.levf.org/ - X: https://x.com/aubreydegrey - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-de-grey-24260b/ Connect with Chris Burres: - Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ - Website: http://www.livebeyondthenorms.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres/ *Disclaimer* The content shared in this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice of any kind, nor does it include any specific claims or guarantees. The views expressed are based on personal experiences, research, and individual perspectives, and are meant to inspire and inform listeners on topics related to wellness, lifestyle, and personal development. We strongly encourage all listeners to consult with a qualified professional or licensed expert before making any decisions related to health, finances, or other sensitive areas of life. Thank you for tuning in—and for taking proactive steps toward a more informed, intentional life.
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