Episode 400: Rapamycin No? Metformin Yes? Longevity Drugs Re-Assessed
Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn · Dr. Joel Kahn
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Show Notes
Welcome to episode 400 of Heart Doc VIP! Dr. Kahn discusses Zepbound injections for weight loss and sleep apnea, the impact of low-carb diets on cholesterol, coffee for longevity and memory benefits, red wine for heart health, Omega-3 fatty acids for heart failure prevention, and, finally, ultraprocessed (junk) foods and semen quality.
The main topic is a reassessment of two potential longevity medications: rapamycin and metformin. Dr. Kahn reviews a new and important study on the impact of metformin on aging in older monkeys, providing detailed and impressive results regarding overall aging and brain health. Is it time to consider adding metformin to an anti-aging program?
This week's podcast is sponsored by Igennus Healthcare Nutrition, with the discount code DrKahn.