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Aug 13, 2024, 9 tweets

This is Professor David Sinclair

He is 53 years old but looks like he's in his 20s

He is a Harvard Genetics Professor and this are his secrets to reverse ageing:

1. Exercise to the point of losing your breath

DISCLAIMER:

I don't agree with Prof Sinclair's lifestyle being optimal for health and testosterone. But it is good if your goal is to slow down ageing.
There is more towards life than longevity but this thread is about Sinclair's lifestyle and I will post about Sinclair's view, not mine!

Dr. Sinclair believes in exercising three times a week to the point of losing your breath.

"When you’re moving so fast that you can’t carry on a conversation, your body responds positively—building muscle, improving blood flow, and releasing chemicals that slow aging."

2. Eating Habits:

One of the most important aspects of Sinclair's regimen is eating less often.

He typically eats within a six-hour window each day, often skipping breakfast and eating a healthy vegan meal for dinner.

"It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat.Fasting boosts the body's defenses against aging."

I don't believe in eating vegan but this thread is not about me and prof Sinclair has proved it to be effective in slowing ageing.

Honestly, it's based on your goals. I eat animal based diets because it's much better for your T levels.

3. Food Choices

Sinclair focuses on eating "stress plants," rich in polyphenols, which activate the body's stress response, improving health and longevity.

He enjoys green tea, leafy greens like spinach, and uses olive oil, which is full of beneficial oleic acid.

4. Supplements:

Dr. Sinclair takes three key supplements daily:

Resveratrol: Found in red wine, sprinkled into yogurt in the morning.

NMN: A form of vitamin B3 that boosts NAD levels, essential for activating longevity genes.

Metformin: A diabetes drug that shows promise in extending lifespan and protecting against diseases like Alzheimer's

I don't recommend taking supplements, I recommend people to get it from whole foods. Supplements may scam out your way.

So the solution is to look on the internet what foods are rich in the compund/substance you're looking for and double down on that.

5. Foods to Avoid:

To maximize health, Dr. Sinclair cuts out sugar, bread, and meat.
"High blood sugar accelerates aging. I avoid sugar and carbs to maintain steady glucose levels, which keeps me focused and brain fog-free."
Again, I don't believe in plant based diet being optimal for you health but it certainly is good if your goal is to reverse ageing.

6. No Dairy and Less Alcohol

Sinclair also cut out dairy and reduced alcohol intake.

"Less protein from dairy has improved my health markers. If you can't give up wine, choose varieties like Pinot Noir, which are high in beneficial Resveratrol."

7. The Science

Sinclair's approach is backed by scientific research on genes like sirtuins that protect against aging.

By activating these genes through diet, exercise, and fasting, he believes we can slow the aging process and boost overall health. Again,

I don't agree with Prof Sinclair's lifestyle being optimal for health and testosterone.

But it is good if your goal is to slow down ageing.

My main goal is for optimal testosterone levels so that I can be as manly as possible.

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