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Curated Curiosity: Being fat kills you faster than smoking
The surprising truth about what actually determines lifespan (hint: it's not your supplements)
Ben Averbook
December 04, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
TODAY'S INSIGHT
"Money can't buy immortality yet, but making it to the 2030s might be all you need. The most important thing for everybody now to live longer is to live longer."
FEATURED EPISODE
WHAT THEY SAID
Body composition trumps everything - being severely overweight impacts longevity more than almost any other modifiable factor except extreme drug abuse
Genetics set your baseline lifespan, but lifestyle can swing it roughly 20 years in either direction through good or bad habits
Most "longevity supplements" lack solid scientific evidence - there's currently no pill that reliably extends human lifespan
Intermittent fasting's benefits come primarily from calorie reduction and lower body weight, not any special "metabolic magic"
The future of longevity tech is approaching exponentially - by the 2030s, we may have treatments that effectively reverse aging
WHY IT MATTERS
While we can't control our genetics, we have significant influence over the lifestyle factors that determine whether we end up on the positive or negative end of our genetic potential. Understanding which interventions actually work allows us to focus our efforts where they matter most.
MY TAKES
Mike Israetel is honestly one of the funniest guys I have ever listened to. If you are into fitness at all, there is no better YouTube channel than his.
PS: Curation is what I love doing. I hope you enjoy the things I am suggesting.
I am incredibly grateful for you reading.
See you tomorrow.
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