Published Nov 12, 2021

DO THESE 5 Things Everyday To REVERSE AGING & Live Longer! | Lewis Howes & Matthew Walker

Discover the secrets to reversing aging and living longer as Matthew Walker unveils the critical role of sleep in health and emotional well-being, while Dr. Steven Gundry highlights the dietary benefits of olive oil, fasting, and vitamins in promoting longevity and reducing disease risk.
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  • Olive Oil

    Dr. Steven Gundry emphasizes the critical health benefits of olive oil, highlighting its role in longevity-focused diets. He shares a compelling study from Spain where participants consuming a liter of olive oil weekly for five years showed improved memory and reduced breast cancer incidence compared to those on a low-fat diet 1. Gundry dispels the myth that olive oil oxidizes when cooked, asserting its stability even at high temperatures 2.

    The evidence that the polyphenols in olive oil, if you really wanted to live well for a very long time, olive oil is the key.

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    He encourages incorporating olive oil into daily meals, noting its ability to make blood vessels "slippery," preventing cholesterol buildup 1.

       

    Fasting & Food

    Matthew Walker and Lewis Howes discuss the benefits of fasting, sharing personal experiences of 36-hour fasts that contribute to feeling healthier and younger 3. Walker emphasizes the power of food as medicine, noting that reducing caloric intake can extend lifespan and improve quality of life 4.

    Even the most skeptical Howes say that if you decrease the number of calories, your caloric intake, it's almost guaranteed that you're going to live like two, three, four years longer.

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    He advocates for a plant-based diet due to its low calorie density and suggests avoiding industrially produced meat and fish 4.

       

    Vitamins

    Dr. Gundry highlights the importance of vitamins, particularly Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C, in maintaining health and extending lifespan. He explains that high levels of Vitamin D3 are linked to longevity and suggests a daily intake of 10,000 IU to ensure adequate levels 5. Vitamin C is crucial for collagen repair, and Gundry shares a fascinating insight into its role in preventing heart disease, even among smokers 6.

    Vitamin D is probably one of the best antivirals that's ever been discovered.

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    He recommends a timed-release Vitamin C supplement to maintain consistent levels throughout the day 6.

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