Summary
In this episode, weight management expert Narado Zeco Powell interviews Don Moxley, a director of applied science at Longevity Labs, about longevity and autophagy.
Don shares his journey from being an athlete to becoming a professor and sports scientist, and how his experiences have shaped his knowledge in the field.
He explains that autophagy is an internal cellular cleaning process that breaks down and removes dysfunctional proteins and organelles from cells.
Don also discusses the importance of spermidine, a molecule that triggers autophagy, and how it can be obtained from certain foods. He emphasizes the role of data-driven decisions in optimizing human performance and shares his work with Ohio State athletes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Don Moxley and his expertise in longevity
08:35 Understanding Autophagy: The Cellular Cleaning Process
11:07 The Role of Spermidine in Triggering Autophagy
16:36 Data-Driven Decisions for Optimizing Human Performance
26:36 The Intersection of Science and Ancestral Practices
29:24 Conclusion and How to Learn More
You can learn more about Don and his work on his LinkedIn Page or purchase Spermidine @ https://spermidinelife.us
