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Siim Land discusses the challenges and insights in life extension science, emphasizing the importance of genetics and practical health strategies for longevity.

Uncover the surprising truths about longevity with Siim Land, a leading voice in the emerging world of life extension. Despite decades of research, the biggest breakthroughs in drastically extending lifespan remain elusive, with the strongest evidence pointing towards fundamental factors like calorie restriction and genetics. Siim reveals how current science shows us what not to do and why that matters more than ever if we're serious about living longer, healthier lives. This episode dives deep into the concept of longevity escape velocity, where science might one day enable us to outpace ageing itself and why genetics could be the key unlocking exponential lifespan growth. Siim discusses the latest insights on genetic traits from long-lived species like hydras and bowhead whales, and how future pharmaceuticals could make a 100-year-old feel as vibrant as someone fifty years younger. You'll discover the critical balance between gaining muscle and maintaining longevity, and how cyclic strategies of stimulating and resting mTOR pathways optimise health span. We also explore practical strategies Siim employs today: from personalised fasting routines to balancing resistance training…

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