I recently had a chance to speak to a wonderful crowd of personal wealth management experts at the Raymond James conference in Las Vegas. During my talk, I covered both basic and advanced tactics to enhance longevity, and the talk was also recorded for your listening pleasure here. In this episode, you'll learn... -Clues from the animal kingdom about our own longevity...9:45 
Lobster has high activity of the telomerase enzyme (prevents telomeres from shortening rapidly)
Naked mole rat have robust protein folding mechanisms
Hummingbird has extremely high metabolism; produces high amount of endogenous antioxidants which extends its life
Tortoise's internal organs do not degrade as rapidly as the rest of its body
The Immortal Jellyfish: Sinks to the bottom of the ocean when it dies and renews its life
Humans do not tap into their longevity potential due to their deleterious lifestyle -The 12 characteristics of "Blue Zones" and how they relate to longevity... 
Blue Zones by Dan Buettner
Air quality in your environment [17:15] 
We're bombarded with air pollution
150,000 cases of diabetes directly related to air pollution
Allerair air filters
Molekule (use code BEN)
It's possible to begin reversing lung damage from smoking within 12 months
Full spectrum antioxidants
Taurine
Wild plants, herbs and spices [20:32] 
Hormesis: Things that are bad for you in large amounts can strengthen your body's stress resilience in small amounts
Plants have built-in defense mechanisms
Xenohormesis
Book: The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven Gundry
Plants cause gut damage to those with existing gut damage (leaky gut, dysbiosis, etc.)
Book: Eating on the Wild Side by Joe Robinson
Avoid processed food [24:45] 
Two ingredients commonly found on processed "healthy" food: vegetable oil and sugar
Two things to track: 
Glycemic variability w/ Dexcom G6
Inflammation
High amount of legumes [28:50] 
Rinsing and sprouting
Legumes are a low glycemic index food
Slow carbs
A slice of bread can spike your sugar higher than a candy bar
Low level physical activity throughout the day [34:50] 
You don't see cross fit regimens in blue zones
Gyms are a product of the post-industrial era
Natural way to exercise is walking, chopping wood, outdoor activities
Standing work station [link]
Treadmill work station [link]
Design your lifestyle so that the gym is an option, not a necessity
Strenuous gym activity will not improve your longevity
Social engagement [38:25] 
Podcast: The Hidden Health Epidemic Nobody is Talking About
It's impossible to simulate face to face interaction in a digital format
Use the Internet as a means of facilitating F2F contact, not trying to simulate it (meetup.com)
Drink healthy forms of alcohol [40:55] 
Ben's cocktail: Gin or vodka, on the rocks, wedge of lemon and house bitters
FitVine Wine (discount code greenfield10 for 10% off)
Podcast: Todd White of Dry Farm Wines
Alcohol is toxic, but while too much can be harmful, a little bit can be efficacious
Calorie restriction and fasting [44:15] 
Long time between meals, your body up regulates cellular autophagy (cleanup of cellular debris in your body)
Intermittent fasting allows you to derive benefits of fasting without calorie restriction
The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo
Ben's fasting protocol: 
Quarterly 5 day period of calorie restriction
Daily intermittent fast
Monthly: Dinner to dinner fast
Strong life purpose [48:05] 
Have a reason you exist, a mission statement, you can clearly articulate to yourself and others regardless of your circumstances
My podcast with Mastin Kipp
Claim Your Power: A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks that Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Unique Life's Purpose
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Low amounts of stress [50:40] 
Go for the low hanging fruit (natural stress relief) before using technology
Our breath (prana) is a natural stress relief
Box breathing
Alternate nostril breathing
4-7-8 breathing
Spiritual discipline and belief in a higher power [53:12] 
Believe we're more than blobs floating through the air, seeing who can accumulate the most trophies
Physical intimacy [55:30] 
Nature doesn't want to keep organisms that aren't useful to its propagation
Having sex regularly sends a message to Nature that you want to propagate the Earth -Advanced biohacking practices people are using on top of those already mentioned...57:35 
Hormesis via hyper oxygenation (hyperbaric chamber)
Hormesis via EWOT (exercise with oxygen therapy)
Thermogenesis
Cryotherapy chamber
Full spectrum infrared sauna (Clearlight)
UVA/UVB radiation
Rhodiola
Calorie restriction pneumatics 
Rapamycin
Metformin
Ketone esters
Insulin stabilizing herbs and spices 
Ceylon cinnamon
Apple cider vinegar
Berberine [thorne link]
Bitter melon extract
Sirtuin activating compounds (stacs)
Fisetin
Quercetin
Stem cells 
V cells
Exosomes
Foods that can enhance your own stem cell productioin 
Colostrum
Chlorella
Aloe vera
Coffee berry fruit extract
Ben Greenfield's ultimate anti-aging smoothie
Peptides 
Joint degradation: BPC 157, TB 500
Mitochondria: Humanin, mots-c
Thymus
Epithalon
C Max
Mitochondrial support 
TRU Niagen
Pau d'arco bark tea
Glutathione
Fish oil
Telomeres 
Astragalus
Trusii Hydrogen-rich water (enter code BEN at checkout and get 30% off)
TA 65
TAM 818 (link?) -And much more... Resources mentioned: 

- Book: The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen

- Book: Blue Zones by Dan Buettner

- Book: The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven Gundry

- Book: Eating on the Wild Side by Joe Robinson

- Book: The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo

- My podcast with Mastin Kipp

- Book: Claim Your Power: A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks that Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Unique Life's Purpose

- Book: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

- Rhodiola

- Ketone esters

- Ben Greenfield's ultimate anti-aging smoothie

- BPC 157 and TB 500

- Thymus

- Epithalon

- TRU Niagen

- Pau d'arco bark tea

- Glutathione

- Fish oil

- Astragalus

- Trusii Hydrogen-rich water (enter code BEN at checkout and get 30% off)

- TA 65

- TAM 818 Episode Sponsors: 

-Kion: My personal playground for new supplement formulations. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10.

-Trusii: Contains a host of anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-allergy benefits. For this reason, I have decided to now make consumption of hydrogen-rich water an important part of my daily nutritional routine...and I highly recommend it! Enter code: BEN at checkout and get 30% off your order!

-Vuori: Activewear and athletic clothing for ultimate performance. Vuori is built to move and sweat in, yet designed with a West Coast aesthetic that transitions effortlessly into everyday life. Receive 25% off your first order when you use discount code: "ben25"

-Policy Genius: Whether you’re an insurance expert or a newbie, Policygenius created a website that makes it easy for you to compare quotes, get advice, and get covered. Got a question for me about today's podcast? Just leave a comment below and I'll reply! 

I recently had a chance to speak to a wonderful crowd of personal wealth management experts at the <a href="https://www.raymondjames.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raymond James conference in Las Vegas</a>. During my talk, I covered both basic and advanced tactics to enhance longevity, and the talk was also recorded for your listening pleasure here. In this episode, you'll learn... -Clues from the animal kingdom about our own longevity...9:45 <ul> <li>Lobster has high activity of the telomerase enzyme (prevents telomeres from shortening rapidly)</li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/naked-mole-rat.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Naked mole rat</a> have robust protein folding mechanisms</li> <li>Hummingbird has extremely high metabolism; produces high amount of endogenous antioxidants which extends its life</li> <li>Tortoise's internal organs do not degrade as rapidly as the rest of its body</li> <li>The Immortal Jellyfish: Sinks to the bottom of the ocean when it dies and renews its life</li> <li>Humans do not tap into their longevity potential due to their deleterious lifestyle</li> </ul> -The 12 characteristics of "Blue Zones" and how they relate to longevity... <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2JXOUey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blue Zones by Dan Buettner</a></li> <li>Air quality in your environment [17:15] <ul> <li>We're bombarded with air pollution</li> <li><a href="https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/diabetes-risks-caused-air-pollution-can-surpass-epa-safe-levels.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">150,000 cases of diabetes</a> directly related to air pollution</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2MrFPwt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Allerair</a> air filters</li> <li><a href="https://molekule.com/">Molekule</a> (use code BEN)</li> <li>It's possible to begin reversing lung damage from smoking within 12 months</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2KrKQT9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Full spectrum antioxidants</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XsqJrx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Taurine</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Wild plants, herbs and spices [20:32] <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2248601/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hormesis</a>: Things that are bad for you in large amounts can strengthen your body's stress resilience in small amounts</li> <li>Plants have built-in defense mechanisms</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3024065/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Xenohormesis</a></li> <li>Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WdZYFN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven Gundry</a></li> <li>Plants cause gut damage to those with existing gut damage (leaky gut, dysbiosis, etc.)</li> <li>Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2HSXtEW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eating on the Wild Side by Joe Robinson</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Avoid processed food [24:45] <ul> <li>Two ingredients commonly found on processed "healthy" food: vegetable oil and sugar</li> <li>Two things to track: <ul> <li>Glycemic variability w/ <a href="https://amzn.to/2WoBYVt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dexcom G6</a></li> <li>Inflammation</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>High amount of legumes [28:50] <ul> <li>Rinsing and sprouting</li> <li>Legumes are a low glycemic index food</li> <li>Slow carbs</li> <li>A slice of bread can spike your sugar higher than a candy bar</li> </ul> </li> <li>Low level physical activity throughout the day [34:50] <ul> <li>You don't see cross fit regimens in blue zones</li> <li>Gyms are a product of the post-industrial era</li> <li>Natural way to exercise is walking, chopping wood, outdoor activities</li> <li>Standing work station [link]</li> <li>Treadmill work station [link]</li> <li>Design your lifestyle so that the gym is an option, not a necessity</li> <li>Strenuous gym activity will not improve your longevity</li> </ul> </li> <li>Social engagement [38:25] <ul> <li>Podcast: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/lifestyle-podcasts/loneliness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hidden Health Epidemic Nobody is Talking About</a></li> <li>It's impossible to simulate face to face interaction in a digital format</li> <li>Use the Internet as a means of facilitating F2F contact, not trying to simulate it (meetup.com)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Drink healthy forms of alcohol [40:55] <ul> <li>Ben's cocktail: Gin or vodka, on the rocks, wedge of lemon and house bitters</li> <li><a href="https://www.fitvinewine.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FitVine Wine</a> (discount code greenfield10 for 10% off)</li> <li>Podcast: <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/lifestyle-podcasts/of-hangover-free-wine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Todd White of Dry Farm Wines</a></li> <li>Alcohol is toxic, but while too much can be harmful, a little bit can be efficacious</li> </ul> </li> <li>Calorie restriction and fasting [44:15] <ul> <li>Long time between meals, your body up regulates cellular autophagy (cleanup of cellular debris in your body)</li> <li>Intermittent fasting allows you to derive benefits of fasting without calorie restriction</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2ETMUQd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo</a></li> <li>Ben's fasting protocol: <ul> <li>Quarterly 5 day period of calorie restriction</li> <li>Daily intermittent fast</li> <li>Monthly: Dinner to dinner fast</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Strong life purpose [48:05] <ul> <li>Have a reason you exist, a mission statement, you can clearly articulate to yourself and others regardless of your circumstances</li> <li><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/lifestyle-podcasts/find-lifes-purpose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My podcast with Mastin Kipp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Claim-Your-Power-Journey-Dissolve/dp/1401949541/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=bengree-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1532823075&sr=8-1&keywords=mastin+kipp&linkId=a1aac888f85b3285060b706e072b9156&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claim Your Power: A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks that Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Unique Life's Purpose</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2HVicrL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Low amounts of stress [50:40] <ul> <li>Go for the low hanging fruit (natural stress relief) before using technology</li> <li>Our breath (prana) is a natural stress relief</li> <li>Box breathing</li> <li>Alternate nostril breathing</li> <li>4-7-8 breathing</li> </ul> </li> <li>Spiritual discipline and belief in a higher power [53:12] <ul> <li>Believe we're more than blobs floating through the air, seeing who can accumulate the most trophies</li> </ul> </li> <li>Physical intimacy [55:30] <ul> <li>Nature doesn't want to keep organisms that aren't useful to its propagation</li> <li>Having sex regularly sends a message to Nature that you want to propagate the Earth</li> </ul> </li> </ul> -Advanced biohacking practices people are using on top of those already mentioned...57:35 <ul> <li>Hormesis via hyper oxygenation (hyperbaric chamber)</li> <li>Hormesis via EWOT (exercise with oxygen therapy)</li> <li>Thermogenesis</li> <li>Cryotherapy chamber</li> <li>Full spectrum infrared sauna (Clearlight)</li> <li>UVA/UVB radiation</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XyFCZC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhodiola</a></li> <li>Calorie restriction pneumatics <ul> <li>Rapamycin</li> <li>Metformin</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EUsd6z" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ketone esters</a></li> <li>Insulin stabilizing herbs and spices <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EThBFk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ceylon cinnamon</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XqSkJP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple cider vinegar</a></li> <li>Berberine [thorne link]</li> <li>Bitter melon extract</li> </ul> </li> <li>Sirtuin activating compounds (stacs)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Wlrkdq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fisetin</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EUtRVN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quercetin</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Stem cells <ul> <li>V cells</li> <li>Exosomes</li> <li>Foods that can enhance your own stem cell productioin <ul> <li>Colostrum</li> <li>Chlorella</li> <li>Aloe vera</li> <li>Coffee berry fruit extract</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3C04JV6SAB601/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=bengree-20&linkId=bc2844c526c64387730a935affee87ab&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben Greenfield's ultimate anti-aging smoothie</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Peptides <ul> <li>Joint degradation: <a href="https://amzn.to/2IyoHQD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BPC 157</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2IjI7Zb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TB 500</a></li> <li>Mitochondria: Humanin, mots-c</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2MwQfLn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thymus</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2WiTsxu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epithalon</a></li> <li>C Max</li> </ul> </li> <li>Mitochondrial support <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2WKzgc7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TRU Niagen</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Mu1OCR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pau d'arco bark tea</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2WKjGNH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glutathione</a></li> <li><a href="https://getkion.com/shop/body/livingfuel-superessentials-fish-oil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fish oil</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Telomeres <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IkaSF3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Astragalus</a></li> <li><a href="http://trusiih2.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trusii Hydrogen-rich water</a> (enter code BEN at checkout and get 30% off)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IlPI9K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TA 65</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tam818.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TAM 818</a> (link?)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> -And much more... Resources mentioned: - Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2JWlNYL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen</a> - Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2JXOUey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Blue Zones by Dan Buettner</a> - Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2WdZYFN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Plant Paradox by Dr. Steven Gundry</a> - Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2HSXtEW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eating on the Wild Side by Joe Robinson</a> - Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2ETMUQd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Longevity Diet by Dr. Valter Longo</a> - <a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/lifestyle-podcasts/find-lifes-purpose/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">My podcast with Mastin Kipp</a> - Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Claim-Your-Power-Journey-Dissolve/dp/1401949541/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=bengree-20&ie=UTF8&qid=1532823075&sr=8-1&keywords=mastin+kipp&linkId=a1aac888f85b3285060b706e072b9156&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claim Your Power: A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks that Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Unique Life's Purpose</a> - Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2HVicrL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2XyFCZC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rhodiola</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2EUsd6z" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ketone esters</a> - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3C04JV6SAB601/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl2&tag=bengree-20&linkId=bc2844c526c64387730a935affee87ab&language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ben Greenfield's ultimate anti-aging smoothie</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2IyoHQD" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BPC 157</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2IjI7Zb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TB 500</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2MwQfLn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thymus</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2WiTsxu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Epithalon</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2WKzgc7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TRU Niagen</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2Mu1OCR" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pau d'arco bark tea</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2WKjGNH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glutathione</a> - <a href="https://getkion.com/shop/body/livingfuel-superessentials-fish-oil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fish oil</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/2IkaSF3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Astragalus</a> - <a href="http://trusiih2.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trusii Hydrogen-rich water</a> (enter code BEN at checkout and get 30% off) - <a href="https://amzn.to/2IlPI9K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TA 65</a> - <a href="https://www.tam818.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TAM 818</a> Episode Sponsors: -<a href="https://getkion.com/">Kion</a>: My personal playground for new supplement formulations. Ben Greenfield Fitness listeners receive a 10% discount off your entire order when you use discount code: BGF10. -<a href="http://trusiih2.com/ben">Trusii</a>: Contains a host of anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-allergy benefits. For this reason, I have decided to now make consumption of hydrogen-rich water an important part of my daily nutritional routine...and I highly recommend it! Enter code: BEN at checkout and get 30% off your order! -<a href="https://vuoriclothing.com/">Vuori</a>: Activewear and athletic clothing for ultimate performance. Vuori is built to move and sweat in, yet designed with a West Coast aesthetic that transitions effortlessly into everyday life. Receive 25% off your first order when you use discount code: "ben25" -<a href="http://policygenius.com/">Policy Genius</a>: Whether you’re an insurance expert or a newbie, Policygenius created a website that makes it easy for you to compare quotes, get advice, and get covered. 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