Message #23562

[mccoy]

The 8 drivers of longer and enhanced life According to Dr Peter Attia, MD

1.   Diet
a.   inhibit mTor signaling
b.   IGF lower
i.   Less Methionine
ii.   Less insuline
c.   AMPK more active
d.   RAS less active
•   Efficient glucose disposal at the lowest level of insuline possible
•   No hyperinsulinemia.
o   Minimize mean glicaemia
o   Minimize glicemic variability
o   Minimize AUC of insuline
→ Lowest proteins necessary to mantain efficiently muscle mass

•   Low IGF levels = good in the muscles and organs system
•   High IGF levels = good in the central system, cognitive area.

2.   Exercise
•   Build as much muscle mass as possible
•   Activate type IIB fibers

3.   Manage stress (cortisol causes high BS) : meditation
4.   Manage sleep
a.   7.5 or 8 hours per night
b.   Avoid blue light after sunset (f.lux app)
c.   Various substances
5.   Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
6.   Drugs and supplements= 28 drugs according to individuals
a.   Metformin
7.   Social purpose
a.   Working beyond retirement increases cognitive functionality
b.   Help other people
8.   Avoid harmful behaviours
a.   Smoking
b.   Automotive accidents, texting while driving
i.   Don’t drive with alcohol in blood