Episode 232: Beyond the Hype: The Real Significance of Autophagy for Fitness and Longevity with Dr. Kurt Escobar
On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Kurt Escobar, who holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, is not just a trainer and consultant but also a well-versed guide in the realm of nutrition and research. He busts the hype and sheds light on what autophagy truly is. The episode takes a deep dive into the fascinating interplay between caloric restriction, VO2 max, and lean muscle mass and their collective implications on longevity. Head over to https://miketnelson.com and sign up for my geeky, almost-daily email newsletter about how to add muscle, increase your performance, and improve body comp all without destroying your health.
Flex Diet Podcast · Dr. Kurt Escobar, Suzie Glassman, Dr Mike T Nelson, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson
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Show Notes
On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Kurt Escobar, who holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, is not just a trainer and consultant but also a well-versed guide in the realm of nutrition and research. He busts the hype and sheds light on what autophagy truly is. The episode takes a deep dive into the fascinating interplay between caloric restriction, VO2 max, and lean muscle mass and their collective implications on longevity.
Head over to https://miketnelson.com and sign up for my geeky, almost daily email newsletter about how to add muscle, increase your performance, and improve body comp, all without destroying your health.
Episode notes:
- [7:13] What is autophagy?
- [14:54] Predictors of longevity
- [19:25] Does fasting increase autophagy?
- [32:41] The problem with believing what you see on social media
- [38:31] Focus on outcomes
- [45:53] Fasting and muscle mass
- [51:58] Dr. Escobar's current research projects
Connect with Dr. Escobar:
- CSU Long Beach Physiology of Exercise Sport Lab (PEXS) Instagram
- Cal State Long Beach exercise science program
- Biology Beards and Barbells Website
- Biology Beards and Barbells YouTube
About Dr. Escobar:
Dr. Kurt Escobar is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology and co-director of the Physiology of EXercise and Sport (PEXS) Lab at California State University, Long Beach.