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ZOE Science & NutritionRecap: Is it time for you to try fasting? | Dr Valter Longo & Tim SpectorMost of us have heard about the health benefits of fasting; from lowering disease risk to even slowing down ageing. The catch? Going without food is tough. Really tough.
However, according to Dr. Valter Longo, it doesn’t have to be so hard. His pioneering research, including the development of the ‘fast-mimicking diet’, is making fasting more practical and accessible for everyone.
Today, Valter joins Tim Spector and I to explain how a pause from food transforms the way our cells behave, and how you can make fasting part of your life.
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2025-12-0916 min
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MDFasting to Prevent Alzheimer’s? Dr. Valter Longo’s Shocking FindingsCan fasting and food timing hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's? In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Valter Longo, a pioneer in the field of fasting and longevity science and founder of The Create Cures Foundation. He is a biochemist and longevity researcher who leads groundbreaking work on aging, fasting-mimicking diets (FMD), and disease prevention.Today, Dr. Longo shares his groundbreaking research on aging, how fasting influences brain health, and the real potential of FMD in preventing Alzheimer's and reversing certain aspects of the aging process.If you're...
2025-07-3151 min
LEVITY#24 Dr. Valter Longo - The BIG 2025 interviewThere were two reasons why Dr. Valter Longo was featured so prominently in my longevity book Evigt Ung (2022).First, if you had to name a single scientific thread running through the history of longevity research, calorie restriction is hard to beat. And few have done more to modernize and translate that insight into real-world practice than Longo.Second, I hold Valter Longo in the highest regard. I've tried his Fasting-Mimicking Diet (FMD), I’ve followed his work on The Longevity Diet, and I find his scientific contributions both rigorous and unusually translational. He do...
2025-05-201h 56
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Fasting Mimicking Diet - A Powerful Tool for Treating Cancer - with Valter Longo | EP 200🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Cancer remains a formidable global challenge, with nearly one in six deaths worldwide attributed to the disease. Over 60% of patients undergoing conventional treatments experience severe side effects, highlighting the need for complementary therapies that enhance efficacy and reduce harm.Dr. Valter Longo, a leading figure in aging and nutritional science, has introduced a groundbreaking approach known as the fasting mimicking diet (FMD). Through years of research, Dr. Longo has shown that cycles of controlle...
2025-05-0559 min
Biohacking News by ZestologyYou've Been Fasting All Wrong (feat. Dr. Valter Longo) #594Dr. Valter Longo recommends just 12 to 13 hours of daily fasting for most people — not the 16+ hour marathons many self-respecting biohackers swear by. He says going longer every day could backfire, triggering nutrient deficiencies and long-term issues. You may find this podcast surprising, and you may change your diet on the back of it. Dr. Valter Longo is one of the world's leading experts on longevity, fasting, and disease prevention. He's the creator of the Fasting-Mimicking Diet, author of The Longevity Diet, and a pioneer in nutrition-based healthspan research. Follow Dr...
2025-05-0540 min
SALUTE E BIOHACKING153 – Prof. Valter Longo: “Longevità, Alimentazione e Digiuno” II SALUTE E BIOHACKING153 – Prof. Valter Longo: “Longevità, Alimentazione e Digiuno” II SALUTE E BIOHACKINGOggi abbiamo un ospite davvero speciale per parlare di “Longevità, Alimentazione e Digiuno”: il Prof. Valter Longo, scienziato di fama mondiale, Professore di Biogerontologia e Direttore dell’Istituto sulla Longevità presso la University of Southern California (USC) a Los Angeles, nonché Direttore del programma di ricerca su Longevità e Cancro all’Istituto FIRC di Oncologia Molecolare (IFOM) di Milano. È conosciuto a livello internazionale per i suoi studi sul digiuno e sull’alimentazione, ed è l’ideatore della Dieta Mima Digiuno, diventata un punto di riferimento nella prevenzione dell’invecchiamento e del...
2025-04-1055 min
The Health Confidential with Simone GisondiFasting, Longevity & Cancer - A Deep Dive into Dr. Valter Longo’s Latest ResearchIn this eye-opening episode of Health Confidential, we dive deep into the groundbreaking research of Dr. Valter Longo, a leading authority in the science of fasting, longevity, and disease prevention. Discover how fasting-mimicking diets are revolutionizing cancer care and transforming the way we approach aging and chronic illness.We unpack the biological mechanisms behind fasting and explore how strategic dietary interventions can trigger cellular regeneration, reduce inflammation, and even enhance chemotherapy outcomes. This is not just about skipping meals—it’s about reprogramming the body for optimal health and healing.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Fasting-mimicking diet...
2025-04-101h 00
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD44. Dr. Valter Longo: Fasting Myths Busted: What Science REALLY Says About It!Fasting has been praised as a powerful tool for weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity, but is it always beneficial? The truth is, fasting can either optimize your biology or work against you, depending on how, when, and for how long you do it. Research now suggests that skipping breakfast, a common intermittent fasting practice, is linked to higher cardiovascular risk and increased mortality. At the same time, strategic fasting has been shown to trigger cellular regeneration, reduce inflammation, and even reverse certain disease markers. So, how do you get it right? In this episode, we break...
2025-03-181h 50
The Skinny Confidential Him And Her ShowDr. Valter Longo On The Science Behind Dieting, Aging, Cancer Prevention, & What Really Extends Your Life#813: Join us as we sit down with Dr. Valter Longo – an internationally recognized expert in longevity & age-related diseases. Discover the truth behind longevity, as Dr. Longo discusses the science behind living longer, breaking down the lifestyle & dietary habits that truly make a difference. In this episode, Dr. Valter Longo dives into the effects of fasting-mimicking diets on biological age & their potential role in cancer survival, the link between alcohol consumption & cancer risk, & how balanced eating impacts sleep quality. Tune in for a deep dive into practical strategies which may help you lead a healthier, longer life!
2025-03-031h 03
The Rich Roll PodcastFasting For Longevity: Valter Longo, PhD Shares Cutting-Edge Fasting Science & Optimal Nutrition Protocols For Lifespan Extension & Disease PreventionDr. Valter Longo is a pioneering longevity researcher, Director of the USC Longevity Institute, and one of TIME’s 50 most influential people in healthcare.This conversation explores his groundbreaking Fasting Mimicking Diet and its profound implications for aging, disease treatment, and longevity. From cancer therapy to diabetes reversal, Valter reveals how therapeutic fasting could transform modern medicine.Along the way, Valter challenges my long-held assumptions about protein intake and sleep.His research offers hope for extending human healthspan, and this conversation is illuminating at ev...
2025-02-101h 59
Settle in Inventory of Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & FantasyFasting Cancer: How Fasting and Nutritechnology Are Creating a Revolution in Cancer Prevention and Treatment - Valter LongoListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Fasting Cancer: How Fasting and Nutritechnology Are Creating a Revolution in Cancer Prevention and TreatmentAuthor: Valter LongoNarrator: TBDFormat: UnabridgedLength: 10:00:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 02-04-2025Publisher: Penguin AudioGenres: Health & Wellness, Diet & Nutrition, Science & Technology, MedicineSummary:A groundbreaking guide to how fasting and nutritechnology are revolutionizing the prevention and treatment of cancer, from the bestselling author of The Longevity Diet
Despite all our scientific advances, which have allowed...
2025-02-0510h 00ZOE Science & NutritionCould fasting extend your lifespan? | Dr. Valter Longo and Prof. Tim SpectorHow old are you? A better question might be: how old do you feel? While your birthday says one thing, your biological age—the health of your cells—might tell a very different story. And here’s the best part: unlike your chronological age, your biological age can go down.But how? For years, fasting has been celebrated as a key to longevity. Yet the challenge of skipping meals is enough to make most of us shy away. What if you could trick your body into reaping the rewards of fasting—without starving yourself? This week, we’...
2025-01-2358 min
The Metabolic LinkFasting Mimicking Diet cycles, longevity and age-related diseases | Valter Longo, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep.55Become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Your first 7 days are free! PLUS use code blackfriday at checkout to receive 50% off your first 3 months (through November 29th): https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com In this episode of The Metabolic Link filmed at Metabolic Health Summit 2024, Dr. Valter Longo shares his latest research on the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) and its powerful impact on aging, metabolic diseases, and cancer treatment. With a focus on periodic fasting interventions, Dr. Longo highlights the role of FMD in activating stem cells, enhancing cellular repair mechanisms...
2024-11-261h 14
Longevity Junky111: Valter Longo - Fasting the Wrong Way Could Shorten Your LifeDive deep into the art of fasting for longevity with Dr. Valter Longo, a renowned gerontologist and director of USC’s Longevity Institute. In this episode, Nikki and Buck explore groundbreaking insights into fasting, nutrition, and their impact on metabolic health and lifespan. Learn why 12-hour eating windows might outlast trendy 8-hour fasts for long-term health, and how the Fasting Mimicking Diet offers a game-changing alternative to traditional fasting. Plus, discover the surprising truths about protein, aging, and how cycles of nutrition can reset your biological clock.Th...
2024-11-1848 min
I AM HUMAN335: Longevity and the Fasting Mimicking Diet with Dr. Valter LongoCan the fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) be a sustainable lifestyle choice for promoting healthier habits, and what scientific evidence supports its regenerative effects on the body? In this episode of I AM HUMAN, I interview Dr. Valter Longo on his research in aging and longevity. He defines the longevity diet, why he recommends a low protein intake, and whether plant protein is as harmful as animal protein. He also describes the fasting-mimicking diet and its benefits. Discover how a musician turned biochemist revolutionized the way we approach aging, introducing the fas...
2024-10-2741 min
HLTH Forward PodcastFuture Of Aging: Dr. Valter Longo, Professor and Director, USC Longevity InstituteGlobal aging trends show a significant shift in demographics, with approximately 10% of the world's population aged 65 and over. This proportion is expected to double by 2050, reaching about 1.5 billion people. The old-age dependency ratio, currently at about 14 elderly per 100 working-age individuals globally, is projected to increase substantially in the coming decades. Additionally, the number of centenarians worldwide, estimated at 573,000, is expected to grow more than sixfold by 2050, reaching 3.7 million.In this captivating episode, I delve into aging research with Dr. Valter Longo, a renowned expert who challenges conventional wisdom on longevity and nutrition. Dr. Longo explores whether aging...
2024-08-0532 min
Causes or CuresHow the Fasting-Mimicking Diet Reduces Biological Age and Disease Risk, with Dr. Valter LongoSend us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Valter Longo about his latest research on the fasting-mimicking diet (FMG) and how it has been shown in studies to reduce biological age and disease risk. In great detail, he describes the fasting-mimicking diet and its components while explaining how it was tested in clinical trials for its effect on biological age and disease risk. Dr. Longo describes the difference between biological age and chronological age and how he and his team measured biological age in the studies. Not attributing the...
2024-05-141h 01
We're not getting any younger... yet.Valter Longo: Fasting for Health and LongevityWhat is the relationship between diet, chronic disease, and aging? Can we delay or reverse the effects of aging at the cellular level by following a fasting-mimicking diet? Listen in as Gordon speaks with Valter Longo of the Longevity Institute at USC about epigenetic reprogramming, turning on Yamanaka factors, and restoring our cells to a youthful state based on over 30 years of research on diet and fasting.Dr. Valter Longo is the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California –Leonard Davis School of Ge...
2024-05-0129 min
Como Curar Podcast by Cocó MarchSurviving Cancer: The Danger of Protein with Dr. Valter Longo, PhDQué Temas Quieres Escuchar Toca y Hablemos. TE LEO.In this crucial episode of our podcast, we are joined by Dr. Valter Longo, a visionary and pioneer in cancer research, director of the Cancer Program at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, and a recipient of the Nathan Shock Lecture Award and by the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). Dr. Longo offers his unique expertise to unveil how protein influences cancer and what are the best protein sources for those looking to not only survive, but thrive after a cancer diagnosis.
2024-04-221h 00
Como Curar Podcast by Cocó MarchSobrevivir al Cáncer: El Peligro de la Proteína con el Dr. Valter Longo, PhDQué Temas Quieres Escuchar Toca y Hablemos. TE LEO.En este episodio crucial de nuestro podcast, nos acompaña el Dr. Valter Longo, un visionario y pionero en la investigación del cáncer, director del Programa en Cáncer del Instituto de Oncología Molecular IFOM en Milán, y galardonado con el Nathan Shock Lecture Award y por la American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). El Dr. Longo nos ofrece su experticia única para desvelar cómo las proteínas influyen en el cáncer y cuáles son las mejores fuentes de proteína para quien...
2024-04-221h 01
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Aging & Healthy Lifestyle[Spanish] - La dieta de la longevidad: Comer bien para vivir sano hasta los 110 años by Valter LongoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755923to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - La dieta de la longevidad: Comer bien para vivir sano hasta los 110 años
Author: Valter Longo
Narrator: Hernán Chiozza
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2024
Genres: Aging & Healthy Lifestyle
Publisher's Summary:
En La dieta de la longevidad Valter Longo, el «gurú de la longevidad», recoge uno de los más importantes descubrimientos científicos en el campo de la alimentación: la clave para prevenir y curar las enfermedades más comunes del siglo XXI. Basado en un revolucionario estudio de la dieta de...
2024-02-158h 28Get New Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & Naturopathy[Spanish] - La dieta de la longevidad: Comer bien para vivir sano hasta los 110 años by Valter LongoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/755923to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - La dieta de la longevidad: Comer bien para vivir sano hasta los 110 años
Author: Valter Longo
Narrator: Hernán Chiozza
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2024
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
En La dieta de la longevidad Valter Longo, el «gurú de la longevidad», recoge uno de los más importantes descubrimientos científicos en el campo de la alimentación: la clave para prevenir y curar las enfermedades más comunes del siglo XXI. Basado en un revolucionario estudio de la dieta de la pob...
2024-02-158h 28
Besties with Breasties PodcastS4E14:The Secrets of Longevity- A Deep Dive with Dr. Valter LongoJoin us on a fascinating journey into the science of aging and longevity as we talk with the renowned Dr. Valter Longo in our latest podcast interview. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Longo delves into the intricate mechanisms of aging, discussing the role of nutrition, fasting, and lifestyle choices in promoting a longer, healthier life. As the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and the author of the acclaimed book "The Longevity Diet," Dr. Longo brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the table.
2024-02-0634 min
The Intermittent Fasting Podcast#352 - Special Guest: Dr. Valter Longo, Fasting Mimicking, Nutritional Science, Cellular Rejuvenation, Reproduction & Lifespan, Calorie Restriction, Autophagy And More!Visit ifpodcast.com/episode352 for FULL shownotes, and ifpodcast.com/stuffwelike for all the stuff we like!BEAUTYCOUNTER: Keep your fast clean inside and out with safe skincare! Shop with us at melanieavalon.com/beautycounter and use the code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off, plus something magical might happen after your first order! Find your perfect Beautycounter products with Melanie's quiz: melanieavalon.com/beautycounterquizJoin Melanie's Facebook group Clean Beauty and Safe Skincare with Melanie Avalon to discuss and learn about all the things clean beauty, Beautycounter, and safe skincare!LMNT: Go to drinklmnt.com/ifpodcast...
2024-01-151h 04
The Whole Health CureRECAST: The Longevity Diet with Valter Longo, PhDValter Longo is the director of the Longevity Institute at USC in Los Angeles, and of the Program on Longevity and Cancer at IFOM (Molecular Oncology FIRC Institute) in Milan. His studies focus on the fundamental mechanisms of aging in simple organisms and mice and on how they can be translated to humans. Dr. Longo received the 2010 Nathan Shock Lecture Award from the National Institute on Aging (NIA/NIH) and the 2013 Vincent Cristofalo "Rising Star" Award in Aging Research from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR).Dr. Longo is an author of The Longevity Diet: Discover...
2023-12-0138 min
Making Sense of ScienceFast for Longevity, with Less Hunger, with Dr. Valter LongoYou’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting, where you don’t eat for about 16 hours each day and limit the window where you’re taking in food to the remaining 8 hours.But there’s another type of fasting, called fasting-mimicking diet, with studies pointing to important benefits for health and longevity. For today’s episode, I chatted with Dr. Valter Longo, a biogerontologist at the University of Southern California about all kinds of fasting, and particularly the fasting-mimicking diet, and strategies for making these approaches especially beneficial while minimizing really bad hunger as much as possible.If you’v...
2023-10-271h 10Making Sense of ScienceTrick Your Body into Fasting for Longevity, with Dr. Valter LongoYou’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting, where you don’t eat for about 16 hours each day and limit the window where you’re taking in food to the remaining 8 hours.But there’s another type of fasting, called fasting-mimicking diet, with studies pointing to important benefits for health and longevity. For today’s episode, I chatted with Dr. Valter Longo, a biogerontologist at the University of Southern California about all kinds of fasting, and particularly the fasting-mimicking diet, and strategies for making these approaches especially beneficial while minimizing really bad hunger as much as possible.With i...
2023-10-271h 08
Happy Habit Podcast# 351 - Don't skip breakfast - Dr Valter LongoNutrition is at the heart of everything in medicine, the science of fasting , the science of nutrition , longevity and disease prevention are subjects that concern Dr Valter Longo. He is one of the world's leading researchers in this field. Named as one of the most 50 influential people in healthcare in time magazine in 2018, Dr Longo is a professor in gerontology and biological sciences at the University of Southern California. He is also the director of the Longevity Institute at USC as well as the director of the Longevity and Cancer Programme at theIFOM institute in Milan. Dr Longo is...
2023-10-2534 min
Integrative Cancer Solutions with Dr. KarlfeldtLongevity, Cancer and Fasting with Dr. Valter LongoIn this captivating episode of Integrative Cancer Solutions, Dr. Karlfeldt introduces the esteemed Dr. Valter Longo, an acclaimed researcher in aging and cancer. Dr. Longo's groundbreaking work delves into the intricate genetic pathways that govern aging and their implications for human health. Renowned for his pioneering research on fasting mimicking diets, Dr. Longo sheds light on their potential to enhance well-being and prevent disease. With his extensive accolades, including being named one of Time magazine's 50 most influential people in healthcare, Dr. Longo's expertise is highly sought after. Join us as we uncover invaluable insights into integrative and holistic methods...
2023-08-3046 min
Brain Talk | Being Patient for Alzheimer's Patients and CaregiversFasting and the Brain: The Latest Research With Dr. Valter Longo | Live Talk Being PatientDr. Valter Longo of the University of Southern California returns to Live Talks to discuss his research on fasting and brain health. In his previous Live Talk with Being Patient, Longo discussed how fasting could be the most potent way to activate rejuvenation processes in the body and lower the risk of disease.
Longo is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of aging studies and related diseases. His discoveries include some of the major genetic pathways that regulate aging and life-threatening diseases and the identification of a genetic mutation that protects men from several common diseases. He...
2023-07-1343 min
The Rational View podcast with Dr. Al ScottDr. Valter Longo Advocates Intermittent Fasting to Live LongerIn this episode I’m continuing my investigations into the science of nutrition and health. Today I’m looking at the effect that diet has on longevity. We know that eating poorly can kill you in any number of ways, but is there a fountain of youth out there? Can we extend lifespan merely by choosing the right foods? My guest today will have something to say on this topic.
Dr. Valter Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy eating. He is the Director of the Longevity Institute at the Uni...
2023-05-2745 min
The Outlier Health PodcastFasting, Fitness, and the Longevity Diet by Valter LongoWhat's the key to longevity? According to Valter Longo and his bestselling book, The Longevity Diet, it's a combination of fitness and a mostly plant-based diet. That in itself isn't groundbreaking by any means, but what is unique about Longo's approach is the regular fasting element. In today's episode, Matt and Doug walk through the tenets of Longo's philosophy, and Matt shares his recent experience completing a 5-day Prolon fast.
2023-05-1847 min
Live Long and Master AgingValter Longo: How long can we stay young?Professor Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California (USC), returns to the LLAMA podcast to discuss his pioneering work and fascination with "youth-span." Over the past 30 years Prof. Longo has published ground-breaking research focussing on the role nutrients play in aging and age-related diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. During this time the age-old practice of fasting has emerged as one of the most powerful interventions to promote good health. A biogerontologist and cell biologist, the Italian scientist is the creator of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) and the Longevity Diet. L...
2023-05-1559 minLive Long and Master AgingValter Longo: How long can we stay young?Professor Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California (USC), returns to the LLAMA podcast to discuss his pioneering work and fascination with "youth-span." Over the past 30 years Prof. Longo has published ground-breaking research focussing on the role nutrients play in aging and age-related diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. During this time the age-old practice of fasting has emerged as one of the most powerful interventions to promote good health. A biogerontologist and cell biologist, the Italian scientist is the creator of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) and the Longevity Diet. L...
2023-05-1559 min
The Rest is Health#26- SSD interviews Dr. Valter Longo Pt.3Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases as well as for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. Professor Longo’s core objectives are: to offer treatment and other health services to patients with serious diseases and to those who seek to halt the onset of such diseases; to educate the public—both adults and yout...
2023-04-1835 minThe Rest is Health#25- SSD interviews Dr. Valter Longo Pt.2Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases as well as for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. Professor Longo’s core objectives are: to offer treatment and other health services to patients with serious diseases and to those who seek to halt the onset of such diseases; to educate the public—both adults and yout...
2023-04-0432 minThe Rest is Health#24- SSD interviews Dr. Valter Longo Pt.1Send us a textJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they interview Dr. Valter Longo, an Italian-American biogerontologist and cell biologist known for his studies on the role of fasting and nutrient response genes on cellular protection aging and diseases as well as for proposing that longevity is regulated by similar genes and mechanisms in many eukaryotes. Professor Longo’s core objectives are: to offer treatment and other health services to patients with serious diseases and to those who seek to halt the onset of such diseases; to educate the public—both adults and yout...
2023-03-2135 min
What's the Big Idea with Andrew HornValter Longo - An introduction to Intermittent FastingValter Longo is an Italian-American biologist and gerontologist who is a professor of gerontology and biological science at the University of Southern California. He is the director of the USC Longevity Institute and the Program on Longevity and Cancer at IFOM (FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology) in Milan, Italy.
Longo is known for his research on the biological mechanisms of aging, and for his work on fasting-mimicking diets, which he claims can promote health and longevity. He has written several books on the subject, including "The Longevity Diet" and "The Fasting Diet".
Longo advocates for...
2023-03-1053 minThe Metabolic LinkValter Longo, PhD | Fasting for Metabolic Health & Longevity | The Metabolic Link Ep.6On this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, we’re sitting down with world-renowned Fasting and Longevity Researcher, Valter Longo, PhD, to explore a variety of topics related to metabolic health including the impact of protein consumption on longevity, the latest research on the fasting mimicking diet in diabetes and Alzheimer’s, the future of metabolic therapies, and how both our host of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D'Agostino, and Dr. Longo utilize fasting and approach healthy eating in their own lives. Dr. Valter Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy...
2023-02-281h 01
Brain Talk | Being Patient for Alzheimer's Patients and CaregiversFasting and the Brain: The Latest Research With Dr. Valter Longo | Brain Talk Being PatientDr. Valter Longo of the University of Southern California returns to Live Talks to discuss his research on fasting and brain health. In his previous Live Talk with Being Patient, Longo discussed how fasting could be the most potent way to activate rejuvenation processes in the body and lower the risk of disease. Longo is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of aging studies and related diseases. His discoveries include some of the major genetic pathways that regulate aging and life-threatening diseases and the identification of a genetic mutation that protects men from several common diseases. He h...
2023-02-0643 min
The Proof with Simon HillProtein, IGF-1 and health Q & A | Valter Longo, PhDEpisode #238. Left with questions after last week’s conversation with Dr Valter Longo? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Longo returns to answer some of the queries I had in the wake of our last episode, tying off some loose ends and clarifying his stance on protein consumption and longevity.Specifically, we discuss:
Intro (0:00)
Reduce Cancer Risk with IGF1 (1:47)
Biological Age Test (4:11)
Laron Syndrome & Longevity (6:24)
Does Everyone with High IGF1 get cancer? (13:06)
Pressure for Longevity (20:30)
Does Exercise Reduce Risk? (22:15)
Average IGF1 (26:19)
Conclusion (31:03)
Make sure to listen to the ...
2022-12-1335 minThe Proof with Simon HillProtein, IGF-1 and health Q & A | Valter Longo, PhDEpisode #238. Left with questions after last week’s conversation with Dr Valter Longo? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr Longo returns to answer some of the queries I had in the wake of our last episode, tying off some loose ends and clarifying his stance on protein consumption and longevity.Specifically, we discuss:
Intro (0:00)
Reduce Cancer Risk with IGF1 (1:47)
Biological Age Test (4:11)
Laron Syndrome & Longevity (6:24)
Does Everyone with High IGF1 get cancer? (13:06)
Pressure for Longevity (20:30)
Does Exercise Reduce Risk? (22:15)
Average IGF1 (26:19)
Conclusion (31:03)
Make sure to listen to the ...
2022-12-1335 min
The Proof with Simon HillProtein, fasting, cancer, and longevity | Valter Longo, PhDEpisode #237. Dr Valter Longo introduces intriguing questions to the show: could protein consumption actually be harmful to our health? How important is muscle tissue? Can fasting be used as an adjunct cancer treatment? We investigate these questions and many more, diving into the research on IGF-1, mTOR, and the fasting-mimicking diet.Specifically, we discuss:
Intro (0:00)
Ideal diets for longevity (2:58)
Important Pathways for aging (9:15)
IGF1 Elevation (16:24)
Actue vs Chronic elevation of IGF1 (19:46)
Danger of Protein Over Consumption (25:11)
Impact of exercise on IGF1 (32:52)
Muscle Mass and Longevity (38:35)
Study on High Protein Later in Life (41:59)
How...
2022-12-061h 40The Proof with Simon HillProtein, fasting, cancer, and longevity | Valter Longo, PhDEpisode #237. Dr Valter Longo introduces intriguing questions to the show: could protein consumption actually be harmful to our health? How important is muscle tissue? Can fasting be used as an adjunct cancer treatment? We investigate these questions and many more, diving into the research on IGF-1, mTOR, and the fasting-mimicking diet.Specifically, we discuss:
Intro (0:00)
Ideal diets for longevity (2:58)
Important Pathways for aging (9:15)
IGF1 Elevation (16:24)
Actue vs Chronic elevation of IGF1 (19:46)
Danger of Protein Over Consumption (25:11)
Impact of exercise on IGF1 (32:52)
Muscle Mass and Longevity (38:35)
Study on High Protein Later in Life (41:59)
How...
2022-12-061h 40
Modern HealthspanDiet And Exercise For Longevity - Valter Longo Interview Series Ep 6In this episode Dr Longo talks the diet and exercise for longevity and whether it is necessary to exercise when fasting. He also shares his own longevity protocol
Valter Longo, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Professor Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy nutrition. His most recent studies focus on the use of Fast-Mimicking diet interventions to activate stem cell- based regeneration to promote longevity. In 2018, TIME Magazine name...
2022-09-0709 min
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#163 Fasting as a Medical Tool for Longevity with Dr Elizabeth Thompson & Prof Valter Longo🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app for freeFasting as a tool for health is becoming a popular question whenever I do live talks. The interest in fasting is huge. We’ve done a dive into fasting with previous guests on the podcast, check them out on www.thedoctorskitchen.com/podcasts And today, I talk to Professor Valter Longo and Dr Elizabeth Thompson about fasting as a tool in diabetes and even to support cancer patients during chemotherapy.We’ve had Professor Longo on the pod before, i...
2022-09-0746 min
Modern HealthspanOptimal Timing For Intermittent Fasting Valter Longo Interview Series Ep 5In this episode Dr Longo talks about the best timing for intermittent fasting, which he says is 12/12 and why 16/8 is not optimal. We also talk about eating patterns during the feeding window.
Valter Longo, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Professor Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy nutrition. His most recent studies focus on the use of Fast-Mimicking diet interventions to activate stem cell- based regeneration to promote long...
2022-09-0409 min
Modern HealthspanFast Mimicking Diet Age Related Diseases _ Valter Longo Interview Series Ep 4In this episode Dr Longo talks about how the fast mimicking diet can be used either in combination with other interventions or on its own to treat the major diseases of aging. He also covers progress towards getting the FMD approved as a drug by the FDA.
Valter Longo, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Professor Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy nutrition. His most recent studies focus on t...
2022-08-3112 min
Modern HealthspanPractical Steps For The Fast Mimicking Diet Valter Longo Interview Series Ep 3In this episode Dr. Longo talks about some of the practical aspects of the FMD, such as how often it should be followed and compares its benefits to those of exercise.
Valter Longo, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Professor Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy nutrition. His most recent studies focus on the use of Fast-Mimicking diet interventions to activate stem cell- based regeneration to promote longevity. In 2...
2022-08-2810 min
Modern HealthspanThe Benefits Of The Fast Mimicking Diet _ Valter Longo Interview Series Ep 2In this episode Dr. Longo talks about the benefits of the FMD and who it is most appropriate for.
Valter Longo, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Professor Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy nutrition. His most recent studies focus on the use of Fast-Mimicking diet interventions to activate stem cell- based regeneration to promote longevity. In 2018, TIME Magazine named Professor Longo as one of the 50 most influential peop...
2022-08-2508 min
Modern HealthspanIntroduction To The Fast Mimicking Diet Dr Valter Longo Interview Series Ep 1In this episode Dr. Longo talks about his views on fasting and provides an introduction of what the FMD is and why it was first created.
Valter Longo, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and biological sciences and the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California’s Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Professor Longo has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy nutrition. His most recent studies focus on the use of Fast-Mimicking diet interventions to activate stem cell- based regeneration to promote longevity. In 2018, TIME Magazine named Professor Long...
2022-08-2010 min
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsFasting, Longevity, and Biological Aging with Dr. Valter LongoEating for longevity. A topic I’m very passionate about and one that has received incredible attention lately. How much protein should we eat to live longer? What about ketones, carbohydrates, and blood sugar spikes? Where does fasting fit in all of this? And what physical activity confers the most benefit for our healthspan? On this episode of New Frontiers, I pose all of these questions and more to one of the most brilliant minds in longevity science – Dr. Valter Longo. I’m so excited to have him as my guest once again – his grasp on the longevity literature is extraord...
2022-07-181h 02
The Rich Roll PodcastValter Longo PhD: Fasting & Nutrition Protocols for Longevity & Disease PreventionWhen it comes to fasting, how do you parse fact from fiction?How do nutrition and lifestyle choices make or break disease?And how do we eat to live longer, healthier lives?To help us answer these questions, Dr.Valter Longo is back.Dr. Longo first graced the show back on RRP #367, where we covered the basics for fasting for longevity. Today we are getting granular on the science of longevity & nutrition, including an analysis of the latest research...
2022-07-041h 55
Dhru Purohit ShowUse These Fasting Secrets to Reverse Aging and Increase Your Lifespan with Dr. Valter LongoThis episode is brought to you by ButcherBox and InsideTracker.We all know that fasting has amazing benefits: reduced inflammation, increased cognitive function, fat loss, decreased risk of metabolic dysfunction, and the list goes on and on. But is there a correct way to fast? Is fasting for everyone? Should we exercise while we fast? How do we make the most of our fasts and how do we optimize our diets when we aren’t fasting? Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dr. Valter Long...
2022-05-121h 30
Ayuners - con Edgar Barrionuevo75. Valter Longo: "El ayuno puede reprogramar el organismo"¡Hola ayuner!Hoy tenemos la oportunidad de hablar con un invitado de talla mundial, Valter Longo.Valter es un biogerontólogo y biólogo celular italiano-estadounidense, conocido por sus estudios sobre el papel de los genes de respuesta en ayunas y nutrientes en el envejecimiento y las enfermedades de protección celular.
2022-05-0438 min
Navigating LifeHealth Wellness Weight Loss with Dr. Valter Longo, PhDHealth Wellness Weight Loss with Dr. Valter Longo, PhD. Doctor Longo was selected in 2018 by Time Magazine as the world's Most Influential Nutrition and Health Expert for his research on nutrition and fast mimicking diets to improve health and prevent disease. Doctor Longo is the best-selling author of The Longevity Diet. He sits down with my colleague Adriana Sanford and me to discuss his research on health and wellness.
2022-01-1227 minNavigating LifeHealth Wellness Weight Loss with Dr. Valter Longo, PhDHealth Wellness Weight Loss with Dr. Valter Longo, PhD. Doctor Longo was selected in 2018 by Time Magazine as the world's Most Influential Nutrition and Health Expert for his research on nutrition and fast mimicking diets to improve health and prevent disease. Doctor Longo is the best-selling author of The Longevity Diet. He sits down with my colleague Adriana Sanford and me to discuss his research on health and wellness.
2022-01-1227 min
The School of GreatnessThe 5 Pillars To Increasing Your Lifespan & Aging in Reverse w/Dr. Valter Longo EP 1199Today’s Guest is Dr. Valter Longo. He has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy eating. He is the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and the Director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the Italian Foundation for Cancer Research’s Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy. In 2018, TIME Magazine named Professor Longo as one of the 50 most influential people in health care for his research on fasting-mimicking diets as a way to improve health and prevent disease. He’s also the best-selling author of The Longev...
2021-12-081h 45
The Jesse Chappus ShowDr. Valter Longo on How to Get All the Health Benefits of Fasting Without the HungerWatch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/drvalterlongo442 Dr. Valter Longo (IG: @prof_valterlongo) has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy eating. He is the author of the bestselling book, The Longevity Diet. In 2018, TIME Magazine named Valter as one of the 50 most influential people in health care for his research on fasting-mimicking diets as a way to improve health and prevent disease. In this episode, we discuss: Born & raised in Italy and moving to the US at age 16 Being in...
2021-11-231h 31
Pathways to Well-BeingThe Fasting Mimicking Diet: Impacts on Aging and Chronic Disease with Valter Longo, PhDFasting can be an important clinical tool to promote patient health. There are various approaches to fasting, which allows for the use of the most appropriate therapeutic application for each patient. Intermittent fasting strategies such as periodic fasting mimicking diets have a range of potential health benefits and may improve physical and mental health through multiple pathways, from triggering autophagy to enhancing mitochondrial health. On this episode of Pathways to Well-Being, our guest Valter Longo, PhD, discusses the research into mechanisms behind the fasting mimicking diet and how fasting interventions impact disease risk factors and aging. Dr. Longo is also...
2021-05-0439 min
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & PerformanceHow Fasting Resets Your Biology and Helps You Live Longer – Valter Longo, Ph.D., with Dave AspreyIn this episode of Bulletproof Radio, I’m talking with a godfather of fasting, Professor Valter Longo, Ph.D. He started researching fasting decades before anyone else started paying much attention to it. In 2018, TIME Magazine named Prof. Longo as one of the 50 most influential people in health care for his research on fasting-mimicking diets as a way to improve health and prevent disease.He’s director of the Longevity Institute at University of Southern California-Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, and director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the Italian Foundation of Cancer Research. ...
2021-04-081h 09
The Newman Experience Podcast“All of Nothing” Pitfalls, The Rebound Effect, and The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhDDr. Jeff and Maureen discuss Dr. Jeff’s most recent read ‘The Longevity Diet’ by Valter Longo, PhD.
They discuss the pitfalls of sudden significant shifts in eating habits and their history of rebounding back to poor health after “All of Nothing” thinking.
Read more about:
The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhD - https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Diet-Discover-Activation-Regeneration/dp/0525534075/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Longevity+diet&qid=1615556238&sr=8-1
2021-03-2112 min
The Newman Experience Podcast“All of Nothing” Pitfalls, The Rebound Effect, and The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhD | Habit Hacks | Newman ChiropracticDr. Jeff and Maureen discuss Dr. Jeff’s most recent read ‘The Longevity Diet’ by Valter Longo, PhD. They discuss the pitfalls of sudden significant shifts in eating habits and their history of rebounding back to poor health after “All of Nothing” thinking.Read more about:The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhD - https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Diet-Discover-Activation-Regeneration/dp/0525534075/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Longevity+diet&qid=1615556238&sr=8-1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drjeffnewman.substack.c
2021-03-2112 min
The Newman Experience“All of Nothing” Pitfalls, The Rebound Effect, and The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhDDr. Jeff and Maureen discuss Dr. Jeff’s most recent read ‘The Longevity Diet’ by Valter Longo, PhD.
They discuss the pitfalls of sudden significant shifts in eating habits and their history of rebounding back to poor health after “All of Nothing” thinking.
Read more about:
The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, PhD - https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Diet-Discover-Activation-Regeneration/dp/0525534075/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Longevity+diet&qid=1615556238&sr=8-1
2021-03-2112 min
The Mind-Gut Conversation PodcastThe Longevity Diet with Dr. Valter Longo | MGC Ep. 13Even though the topic of diet in health and longevity has been investigated and discussed for decades, a new book by Dr. Valter Longo, Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, and Director of the Program on Longevity and Cancer at the Molecular Oncology Institute in Milan, Italy discusses & adds a new dimension to this discussion, the role of time restricted eating and intermittent fasting.
Dr. Longo is one of the leading international authorities on the topic of the role of diet in health and longevity, creator of the 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet...
2021-03-0543 min
L'intervista - Radio WellnessRomina Cervigni, nutrizionista e responsabile scientifico della Fondazione Valter Longo OnlusRomina Cervigni, nutrizionista e responsabile scientifico della Fondazione Valter Longo Onlus in occasione della Giornata mondiale contro l'obesitàProprio in occasione del World Obesity Day 2021, la Fondazione Valter Longo Onlus – l’unica in Italia dedicata a garantire a tutti il diritto alla longevità sana grazie alla corretta alimentazione, promuove una campagna di sensibilizzazione rivolta alle famiglie e ai giovani e offre alle Scuole 5 Webinar gratuiti per l’educazione nutrizionale. Perché si può imparare ad alimentarsi meglio. «Bisogna mangiare di più, ma meglio» ha raccontato a Radio Wellness la dottoressa Romina Cervigni, nutrizionista e responsabile scientifico della Fondazione.Ascolta...
2021-03-0307 min
Wellness, Inc. with Dr. Mike MorenoReprogram Your Body and Stay Young with Dr. Valter LongoDr. Valter Longo is the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California –Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, one of the leading centers for research on aging and age-related disease. Dr. Longo is also the Director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy. In this episode Dr. Mike and Dr. Longo discuss the five pillars of longevity, the latest research on how fasting-mimicking diets (FMD) effect living longer, the need for FDA approved fast...
2021-01-2739 min
The GP Show#115 Fasting as Medicine with Professor Valter LongoDr Valter Longo is the Edna M. Jones Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California –Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, one of the leading centres for research on ageing and age-related disease. Dr Longo is also the Director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy. The Longo laboratory published key findings on a 5-day periodic dietary intervention called Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), and showed in randomized clinical trials that FMD reduces the risk factors and markers associated wit...
2020-10-0851 min
The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast#62 Fasting and Medicine with Professor Valter LongoMy guest today is a world renowned scientist and researcher Professor Valter Longo. Most well recognised for his work in the longevity field and fasting., Valter has thirty years of experience in the field of longevity and healthy eating. He is the Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California – Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Los Angeles, and the Director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at the IFOM Institute of Molecular Oncology in Milan, Italy. He is the author of the best seller “The Longevity Diet” and is also the scientific director of the Create...
2020-07-291h 14
Live Long and Master AgingValter Longo: Science, fasting and Covid-19There are some encouraging signs around the world that the Covid-19 curve is flattening in some places, while falling in others. During the course of this pandemic we are focussing, on this podcast, less on longevity and more on our immediate futures. But as life slowly evolves towards a new normal, there are many lessons to be learned from the pandemic and the role science plays in our lives. In this episode we catch up with Prof. Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at...
2020-04-2035 minLive Long and Master AgingValter Longo: Science, fasting and Covid-19There are some encouraging signs around the world that the Covid-19 curve is flattening in some places, while falling in others. During the course of this pandemic we are focussing, on this podcast, less on longevity and more on our immediate futures. But as life slowly evolves towards a new normal, there are many lessons to be learned from the pandemic and the role science plays in our lives. In this episode we catch up with Prof. Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California and director of the Longevity and Cancer Program at...
2020-04-2035 min
Longevity Codes PodcastInterview with Longevity Expert Dr. Valter LongoIn this podcast Fred Herbert shares an interview with renowned longevity expert Dr. Valter Longo. Tracy Herbert interviewed Dr. Longo for her podcast, Your Diabetes Breakthrough and we pulled some of the content on longevity for this podcast. He is doing some remarkable studies on diabetes along with longevity and talks about so trails for children with the Fasting Mimicking Diet. Fred also shares how to get a 10% discount from Prolon on the Fasting Mimicking Diet created by Dr. Longo. Go to: https://www.longevitycodes.com
2020-03-0511 min
Your Diabetes BreakthroughInterview with Dr. Valter Longo on Diabetes and Living Longer Is it possible to live longer? What’s the latest diabetes research? In this podcast Tracy Herbert interviews world-renowned researcher Valter Longo, Ph.D. He shares insights on research in the diabetes arena and provides hope for everyone. Valter Longo Diabetes and Obesity: https://valterlongo.com/diabetes-obesity/ TEDx EchoPark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVArDzYynYc Neuroscience University of Southern California Living Longer: https://ngp.usc.edu/usc-scientist-valter-longo-talks-about-how-to-live-a-longer-and-healthier-life/ Create Cures Foundation: https://createcures.org/ Get 10% off on the Prolon Fasting Mimicking Diet!
2020-03-0225 min
Living Well with Multiple SclerosisA guide to the Fasting-Mimicking Diet with Dr Valter Longo | S2E1
We are pleased to welcome Dr Valter Longo to this episode of Living Well with MS. Dr Longo is the scientist behind the Fasting Mimicking Diet. He is a bio-gerontologist and cell biologist who serves as a professor at the USC Davis School of Gerontology and as the director of the USC Longevity Institute. He is the creator of the fasting-mimicking diet, a program that claims to mimic the effects of periodic fasting. To read Dr Longo’s full bio, click here.
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02:08 Today’s rising fascination with fasting diets
03:50 Main differences between the fasting-mimicking diet...
2020-01-1540 min
The Whole Health Cure"The Longevity Diet" with Valter Longo, PhDValter Longo is the director of the Longevity Institute at USC in Los Angeles, and of the Program on Longevity and Cancer at IFOM (Molecular Oncology FIRC Institute) in Milan. His studies focus on the fundamental mechanisms of aging in simple organisms and mice and on how they can be translated to humans. Dr. Longo received the 2010 Nathan Shock Lecture Award from the National Institute on Aging (NIA/NIH) and the 2013 Vincent Cristofalo "Rising Star" Award in Aging Research from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR).
Dr. Longo is an author of "The Longevity Diet: Discover...
2019-08-1638 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast255: Dr. Valter Longo on a Fasting Mimicking Diet and Increasing HealthspanI’ve wanted to interview Dr. Valter Longo for years, and today I finally get to! In this episode, we explore all things fasting — one of my favorite health topics — and especially the fasting mimicking diet, a precise system of fasting that he invented. In fact, his diet was granted one of the only patents in healthcare on promoting longevity and healthspan as well as treating diabetes.Dr. Longo received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1997 and his postdoctoral training in the Neurobiology of Aging and Alzheimer’s Diseases at USC. He curre...
2019-05-0654 min
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan ChatterjeeEating for Longevity with Professor Valter Longo #55What do we need to eat in order to live a long and healthy life? World-leading researcher in longevity, Professor Valter Longo, shares his views on diet and nutrition in this week’s episode.
We discuss high protein diets, ketogenic diets and the concept of a low carb diet. Valter believes that we have over-simplified nutrition by looking at macronutrients in isolation - carbohydrates, fats and proteins – but in actual fact, we need all of these in our diets. And just as there are ‘good’ fats and ‘bad’ fats - some that we should be eating mo...
2019-03-271h 06
The Staying Young Show 2.0 - Entertaining | Educational | Health & Wellness#1017: Show- The Key to Longevity with Dr. Valter LongoShow Topic: The Key to Longevity with Dr. Valter Longo Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson Guest: Valter D. Longo Segment 1: What is fasting? Why do people do it? From a medical standpoint, is it safe? Who shouldn’t fast Difference between a cleanse and a fast What is the 8/16 plan and why does it work DOC SHOCK 1 in 10 people in the US and Canada develop Diabetes type II. The good news is that diabetes can often be reversed with lifestyle change and weight loss. According to some doc...
2018-10-2400 min
The Dr. Gundry PodcastProfessor Valter Longo: The Truth About Calorie RestrictionLongevity expert Valter Longo and Dr. Gundry sit down to uncover the truth about the optimal diet for longevity. Learn about the longevity "light switch" your genes might be missing, the true impact of sugar on your diet, and some surprising truths about calorie restriction that we're just uncovering after all this time. For the full show notes, visit: https://drgundry.com/valter-longo/
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2018-09-3029 min
London HealThe Longevity and Fasting Mimicking Diets with Valter Longo PhDDo you know the recommendation for the best diet for longevity, based on five distinct pillars of data? My guest today is Valter Longo PhD, Joint Professor of Gerontology and Biological Science as well as Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California. He is also author of the Longevity Diet. In this episode Valter Longo describes how he always looks at an array of information sources such as basic research, epidemiology studies, centenarian studies and more. This way, he can be confident that the data observed in a new study are meaningful and relevant. He describes...
2018-08-311h 08
FoundMyFitness#042 Dr. Valter Longo on Resetting Autoimmunity and Rejuvenating Systems with Prolonged Fasting & the FMDDr. Valter Longo Dr. Longo is the current director of the longevity institute at the University of Southern California and also director of the Oncology and Longevity Program at the Institute of Molecular Oncology Foundation in Milan, Italy. Dr. Longo's research focuses understanding the biological mechanisms that regulate the aging process, the role of fasting and diet in longevity and healthspan in humans as well as metabolic fasting therapies for the treatment of human diseases. In this episode, we discuss... (00:00) Introduction (09:30) Defining fasting (16:10) Insulin/growth hormone axis and aging (21:37) Growth hormone deficiency pro...
2018-07-091h 17
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald | New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Longevity, EpigeneticsEpisode 43: Fasting Mimicking Diet: Beyond caloric restrictions with Dr. Valter LongoWow! What a great conversation with Dr. Valter Longo, director of USC’s Longevity Institute. It’s always exciting to talk to someone in the trenches of bench and clinical research, especially a rock-star like Valter Longo! You can hear my nerves as we begin ☺, yet there’s much to learn about Dr. Longo’s journey from a Blue Zone upbringing in Italy to music major to biochemisty major to leading expert in articulating the biochemical and genetic underpinnings of the aging process. Dr. Longo was a post-doc under Dr. Roy Walford – famous for his research on caloric restriction and longevity. W...
2018-06-081h 02
Ordinary Vegan PodcastOrdinary Vegan Podcast #38: Fasting, Aging & Longevity with Dr. Valter LongoCan what you eat determine how long and how well you will live? Today we discuss fasting, aging and longevity with Dr. Valter Longo who has devoted his life to answering that very question. Dr. Longo is one of the world's leading scientific authorities on the subject of longevity and fasting. He is an Italian-American cell biologist who is the director of USC's Longevity Institute. He also has a best-selling book called The Longevity Diet which features the 5-Day Fasting-Mimicking Diet. Don't be fooled by the name 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet...
2018-05-2947 minOrdinary Vegan PodcastOrdinary Vegan Podcast #38: Fasting, Aging & Longevity with Dr. Valter LongoCan what you eat determine how long and how well you will live? Today we discuss fasting, aging and longevity with Dr. Valter Longo who has devoted his life to answering that very question. Dr. Longo is one of the world's leading scientific authorities on the subject of longevity and fasting. He is an Italian-American cell biologist who is the director of USC's Longevity Institute. He also has a best-selling book called The Longevity Diet which features the 5-Day Fasting-Mimicking Diet. Don't be fooled by the name 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet...
2018-05-2947 min
STEMTalks Archive - IHMC | Institute for Human & Machine CognitionEpisode 64: Valter Longo talks about the fasting-mimicking diet and the keys to longevityToday’s episode features Dr. Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California.
Valter is best known for his research on stem cells and aging as well as his fasting-mimicking diet. Often referred to as FMD, the diet is intended to avoid the downsides of fasting while reaping the health benefits of a calorie-restrictive diet.
Over a 25-year career, Valter has published numerous papers about the ways specific diets can activate stem cells and promote regeneration and rejuvenation in multiple organs to reduce the risk for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and...
2018-05-2259 minSTEM-TalkEpisode 64: Valter Longo talks about the fasting-mimicking diet and the keys to longevityToday’s episode features Dr. Valter Longo, director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California.
Valter is best known for his research on stem cells and aging as well as his fasting-mimicking diet. Often referred to as FMD, the diet is intended to avoid the downsides of fasting while reaping the health benefits of a calorie-restrictive diet.
Over a 25-year career, Valter has published numerous papers about the ways specific diets can activate stem cells and promote regeneration and rejuvenation in multiple organs to reduce the risk for diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and...
2018-05-2259 minThe Intermittent Fasting Podcast#057 - Dr. Valter Longo: The Fasting Mimicking Diet, Eating For Longevity, High Vs. Low Protein, Ancestry Diets, Meat Vs. Plants, Rebuilding The Gut, ...Check out IFPodcast.com/Episode57 for shownotes and references, and IFPodcast.com/StuffWeLike for all the stuff we like! You can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/IFpodcast. It would mean the world!! We LOVE putting time into this podcast, and every dollar can help us continue to make that possible! Get Melanie's Book What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! Get Gin's Books' Feast Without Fear: Food and the Delay, Don't Deny Lifestyle ABOUT DR. LONGO Dr. Valter Longo, Professor of Gerontology and Biological Scienc...
2018-05-211h 09
The Rich Roll PodcastFasting For Longevity With Valter Longo, Ph.D.When it comes to longevity, the goal isn’t just to live as long as possible.The true objective is to live as vibrantly and energetically as possible for as long as possible.So how exactly do we do this?Valter Longo, Ph.D. has devoted his life to answering this question. Along the way, his groundbreaking discoveries hold the potential to change your life in truly dramatic fashion.One of the world's leading scientific authorities on the subject of longevity, Dr. Longo is an expert in gerontology and biological science as w...
2018-05-211h 58
The Genius Life8: How Fasting Can Rebuild Your Immune System | Valter Longo, PhDValter Longo is a professor of gerontology and biological science at USC and Director of the USC Longevity Institute. He is one of the foremost researchers studying fasting—developing what he calls the Fasting Mimicking Diet—and is the author of The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight. For full show notes, head to: https://www.maxlugavere.com/podcast/8-how-fasting-can-rebuild-your-immune-system-valter-longo-phdmp3
2018-05-0938 min
VibeEp.74: Fasting for Longevity with Valter LongoDr. Valter Longo is coming to us from across the pond. He’s internationally recognized as a leader in the field of aging studies and related diseases. Today, we’re going to talk about the benefits and risks of fasting and what role it plays in our longevity.
Dr. Longo’s discoveries include some of the major genetic pathways that regulate aging and life-threatening diseases. He’s identified genetic mutations that protect human beings from several common sicknesses. He’s director of the Longevity Institution at the School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California in Los Angele...
2018-03-281h 02
The mindbodygreen PodcastShould We Be Eating Fewer Avocados & More Legumes? Dr. Valter Longo Shares The Secrets Of LongevityValter Longo, PhD, has been studying longevity for years. It wasn't long before he became fascinated by the world of fasting and calorie restriction and how they can help us maintain a healthy body and prolong our lifespan. He is now the director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, creator of the ProLon fasting-mimicking diet, and author of the best-selling book The Longevity Diet.In this episode of the mbg podcast, we talked about the five pillars of longevity and the best way to eat to stay healthy long-term, which includes plenty of...
2018-03-201h 00
???????????????????????Redefining Medicine with special guest Valter Longo, PhDToday's interview on Redefining Medicine features biochemist Valter Longo, PhD, Director of the Longevity Institute of the University of Southern California. Longo has created the nutritional breakthrough Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD), designed to provide the body with natural, nourishing ingredients, while not activating any of the pro-aging processes. As FMD has rapidly gained traction and recognition across the globe, Longo's endeavors represent the very forefront of modern medicine, and have changed how clinicians advise patients regarding wellness and longevity.
2018-01-2236 min
Live Long and Master AgingValter Longo: Living to 110 on a science-based diet Dr. Valter Longo returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, The Longevity Diet. The Italian scientist is professor in Gerontology and Biological Science and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. The book, already a best-seller in Italy, is the result of decades of research - including laboratory and field studies - into the mechanisms behind the aging process. The diet is based on a low protein and fish-based plan with periodic periods of fasting. In this in-depth interview Dr. Longo explains why he believes it is the opt...
2018-01-081h 02Live Long and Master AgingValter Longo: Living to 110 on a science-based diet Dr. Valter Longo returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, The Longevity Diet. The Italian scientist is professor in Gerontology and Biological Science and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. The book, already a best-seller in Italy, is the result of decades of research - including laboratory and field studies - into the mechanisms behind the aging process. The diet is based on a low protein and fish-based plan with periodic periods of fasting. In this in-depth interview Dr. Longo explains why he believes it is the opt...
2018-01-081h 02
The Kevin Rose ShowDr. Valter Longo, How to Live to 100 (#14)Dr. Valter Longo is director of the Longevity Institute at USC and the Program on Longevity and Cancer at IFOM in Milan. In this podcast, we discuss Dr. Longo's new book, The Longevity Diet, which is the culmination of 25 years of research on aging, nutrition, and disease across the globe.Dr. Longo has put together a powerful combination of fasting and diet. The diet is that of centenarians (people living 100+ years) combined along with with the scientifically engineered 5-day fasting-mimicking diet (or FMD), done just 3-4 times a year. Dr. Longo designed the FMD after making a series of...
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