High levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are a marker of cardiovascular inflammation and a predictor of mortality that should be reduced.

“It is the best marker for cardiovascular inflammation, and also, we use it as a predictor of longevity. And its levels go up with mortality. And so, this is an association, but there's enough data that I would say if you have high levels of CRP, you need to get your levels down quickly.”

Targeting the biological processes of aging is likely to increase both healthspan and lifespan simultaneously.

“if we target the biology of Aging I haven't seen anything to make me believe that you can separate Health span and life Anan meaning that I haven't seen things that slow aging increase lifespan don't increase health span”

Proactive health monitoring through regular biomarker testing is essential for managing health in middle age.

“I do this like executive physical annual checkup stress test full blood work your analysis everything right proactive I'm being proactive about my health as I'm in my mid50s”

Dr. Drew advocates for the use of nicotinamide riboside and fisetin as effective tools for fighting oxidative stress and promoting longevity.

“NAD fights it but nicotinamide riboside elevates NAD so we can push back on those oxidative stressors, improving health, improving longevity. The other product is SennaSync has fisetin, one of the key molecules to fight off zombie cells”

Inflammation and blood glucose fluctuations are the two most important factors to track for long-term health and longevity.

“I consider inflammation and blood glucose to be the two most important things to track for longevity”

Optimal health relies on mastering sleep, consuming a whole food diet, and ensuring regular physical mobility.

“I would say whole food diet, master your sleep, and make mobility non-negotiable. And a lot of people don't focus on those three things. And then they want the magic pill, is it NADVs, is it nicotenicide, is it ashwagandha, St. John's or CoQ10? You know, is it any of these magic supplements? And it'”

Prioritizing physical activity first thing in the morning is the most effective way to improve one's quality of life.

“I would say the most important thing that I think will have the biggest impact is when you wake up in the morning, go and do some kind of physical activity. I don't care if you go for a jog, go for a walk, do some push-ups, do some yoga, but waking up in the morning and starting off with some kind o”

Consistent sleep patterns and lifestyle adjustments are fundamental components of maintaining longevity and physical health.

“So, you know, he taught us and he's taught all of us some really simple hacks that I now use, one of those is having a consistent time to fall asleep and wake up. And I got to be honest, that one is not perfect for me by any stretch. But the other is, you know, I was working on the sleep chapter for”

The fundamental pillars of health are sleep, nutrition, and exercise, while everything else is merely supplementary.

“Well, you have like your base, right? You have your base. Base is sleep, >> eat decent, and work out. >> That's it. >> Then what you do outside of that will add to it. >> Sure. >> But if those three things are [ __ ] up, it intermittent fasting, whatever you want to take, creatine, steroids, peptide”