What if you could cheat aging, indulge in life’s guilty pleasures, and still thrive?
Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, the longevity powerhouse behind the Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It, joins Dave on The Human Upgrade to share her science-backed blueprint for aging gracefully and optimizing your biology. All you supplementation questions are answered here! With her Seven Tenets of Aging, Dr. Kaufmann reveals the anti-aging secrets that combine natural remedies, nutritional supplements, and wellness strategies to help you live longer, smarter, and stronger—all while enjoying life.
Whether it’s indulging in Diet Coke, hacking your mitochondrial health, managing glycation, or fine-tuning your skincare routines, this episode is packed with anti-aging strategies, beauty tips, and actionable tools to help you embrace healthy aging.
What You’ll Learn:
• The Seven Tenets of Aging and how they support longevity science
• How to combat glycation and other aging culprits with health supplements
• Why “bad” habits don’t have to sabotage your anti-aging secrets
• Insights into vitamins, skincare, and natural remedies for aging well
• How to create a sustainable plan for healthy aging that fits your lifestyle
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Resources:
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Kaufmann Protocol Website: https://kaufmannprotocol.com
Sandra Kaufmann’s Book – Why We Age and How to Stop It: https://www.amazon.com/Kaufmann-Protocol-Why-Age-Stop/dp/0692089047
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Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
00:45 Guest Introduction
02:30 Longevity Insights
04:22 Personal Stories
08:00 Pharmaceuticals
12:26 Diet and Lifestyle
18:19 Seven Tenets
22:04 Sleep and Circadian Rhythms
26:41 NAD and Supplements
37:46 Blood Sugar and AGEs
47:09 Microcirculation
49:08 NRS and Imports
49:18 Cellbex Medication
50:03 Cellbex Benefits
50:41 Alzheimer’s and Cellbex
51:28 Antioxidants
54:26 Stem Cells and Exosomes
58:03 Laser Skin Treatments
01:07:34 Hormones and Longevity
01:20:03 Lithium for Mood
01:27:45 Gender and Longevity
01:32:39 Final Thoughts
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