The Hallmarks of Aging, with Dr. Robert Rountree

What are the biological mechanisms behind aging? In this special episode of The Thorne Podcast, Dr. Robert Rountree speaks at the Peptide World Congress, in which he reviews cellular signs of aging and different kinds of interventions that can slow down the aging process. 
During this episode you’ll learn about: 
1. Dr. Robert Rountree’s background [1:28] 
2. What mechanisms drive the aging process? [2:38] 
3. Biological age vs. chronological age [7:10] 
4. “Inflamm-aging,” blue zones, C-reactive protein (CRP), and NF-KappaB [9:18] 
5. How does eating less contribute to longevity? [13:49] 
6. Mitochondria’s role in aging [16:27] 
7. Nutrients that support aging [21:01] 
8. What is NAD and how does it affect aging? [24:24] 
9. How to extend the health span [28:04] 
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 
What You Should Know About Healthy Aging 
6 Steps to Improving The Aging Process 
What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age 
This Specific Form of Exercise May Slow Aging 
The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity 

What is CRP? 
Six Ways You Can Benefit From Supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) 
It's All About NAD 
The Connection Between Aging and a Reduced Level of NAD+ in the Body 
From the podcast archives: Episode 27: Measures to Support Your Mitochondrial Health 

Products mentioned in this episode: Curcumin Phytosome, Berberine, CoQ10, Quercetin Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Nicotinamide Riboside 
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