WILL THE PERSON WHO SEES 2040 BE 150 YEARS OLD?

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The series, moderated by Elif Elkin, Founder of Elkin Consultancy; It examines today's critical themes such as holistic health, preventive medicine and wellness with experts in their fields.

The "Longevity Escape Velocity" Era Begins

The world-famous immunologist Prof. is the guest of the last episode of the podcast. Dr. Derya Unutmazmade groundbreaking statements about longevity and the current state of modern medicine. Stating that the aging process is at a much more critical stage today than it was 50 years ago, Prof. Dr. Unutmaz stated that human lifespan is on the verge of a technological leap:

"In the past, you could say 'What if I live a few more years', but today we are entering a process we call 'longevity escape velocity', where we escape from the gravity of aging. I estimate that in the next 15 years, every year you live will add one year or more to your life. Treatment of many diseases is now possible. For example, GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic." In fact, they can be considered the first 'anti-aging' drugs; such developments are thought to add an average of 5 to 10 years to human life."

Lifestyle Strategy to Catch the Future

Prof. Dr. Unutmaz stated that the coming period is a period of "survival and self-care" and drew attention to the following basic principles for a healthy aging:

• Stay Away from Sugar: Sugar should be seen as a poison; It causes inflation, causing the immune system to attack tissues and accelerate aging.
• Dietary Pattern:Stay away from carbohydrates; It is critical to have a diet rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil. Glucose measuring sensors can be used for data-based monitoring.
• Stress Management and Sleep:While chronic stress triggers tissue aging; Quality sleep is indispensable for cleaning the brain and receiving the correct commands for the system.
• Exercise and Muscle Mass: It is vital to take 6,000-7,000 steps a day and keep the muscles strong with weight training to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia) in old age.

Reminding that individuals should have their laboratory data analyzed once a year and act according to their personal situation, Prof. Dr. Unutmaz stated that these basic steps are the key to getting maximum benefit from the technological leap offered by modern medicine.

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