Longevity Doctor: I’m 79 With the Health of a 40 Year Old, Here’s How I Did It!

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At 79, Dr. Jeff Bland has no inflammation, the testosterone of a 30-year-old, and a biologic age far younger than his own. Discover the longevity science behind his extraordinary health journey. In this special episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, Dr. Mark Hyman sits down with the “father of Functional Medicine,” Dr. Jeff Bland, to explore how to reverse biological aging, prevent chronic disease, and achieve optimal immune health. You’ll learn: • The difference between biological vs chronological age • How mitochondrial health impacts aging and immunity • What “immunosenescence” is and how to reverse it • Why food is the most powerful anti-aging medicine • The science of immunorejuvenation and how it works • How to reprogram your genes through diet and lifestyle • What biomarkers reveal about your real healthspan • The truth behind inflammation, longevity, and disease prevention Dr. Bland also shares his personal health protocols, cutting-edge findings on polyphenols, the role of tartary buckwheat, and how you can activate your body’s healing systems at any age. #DrMarkHyman #JeffBland #Longevity #FunctionalMedicine #AntiAging #podcast #health View Show Notes From This Episode https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1037 Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Seed, BON CHARGE, Timeline, Paleovalley, and AirDoctor. Visit https://seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to https://boncharge.com and use code DRMARK to save 15% on your PEMF mat today. Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit https://timeline.com/drhyman to get 10% off today. Get nutrient-dense, whole foods. Head to https://paleovalley.com/hyman for 15% off your first purchase. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at https://airdoctorpro.com/drhyman (0:00) Introduction to longevity and biological age (0:08) How to maximize your genetic potential and turn your body into a longevity lab (0:29) Jeff Bland's journey and the importance of mitochondrial and immune health (2:12) Key contributors to sustained health, energy, and immunosenescence (6:12) The role of food and inflammation in immune health and disease outcomes (15:37) Clinical tools for health: Gut restoration, metabolic detox, and mitochondrial support (21:34) Chronic diseases and the central role of mitochondrial health (25:30) The immune system's impact on overall health and insights from the Mediterranean diet (31:21) Predamed study and the influence of traditional diets on immune health (37:20) Phytochemicals, epigenetics, and early career influences in environmental science (41:26) The origins and evolution of functional medicine (45:44) Big Bold Health, Himalayan tartary buckwheat, and its health significance (49:09) Innate vs. adaptive immunity and training the immune system (54:22) Connections between the immune system, chronic diseases, and aging (57:08) New biomarkers for age-related diseases and the shift to proactive healthcare (1:04:10) The future of personalized longevity medicine and the digital health revolution (1:06:31) Healthcare transformation and the rise of AI in medicine (1:08:14) Personalized medicine: Criticisms, validation, and consumer-based health platforms (1:09:57) Advancements in science and a preview of the next episode on immune health (1:11:06) Understanding and controlling biological inflammation (1:11:24) Closing thoughts and gratitude In this video, discover how to boost your **healthspan** by maximizing your **genetic limit** and improving **metabolic health**. Learn about the importance of **mitochondrial health** and how to promote **healthy aging**. Tune in to learn more!