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Optispan is a vision for what health should be. Join us on a journey of discovery as we explore the science of longevity and optimal healthspan ("Optispan").
Seattle, WA
Joined January 2024
In this episode of the #optispanpodcast, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein and @seagertp discuss the current #mentalhealth crisis. A definitive cause is still unclear, and that uncertainty causes fear—ironically feeding back into the mental health crisis. #mentalhealth #health #mentalillness
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In an episode of the #optispanpodcast, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein puts to rest some common misconceptions about #supplements. The reality is, most of these heavily marketed “natural” products do nothing at best. With all the supplement misinformation out there, it’s important to discern
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Introducing: Longevity Myths Debunked!. With all the noise and misinformation out there in the #health and #longevity space, it’s difficult to separate fact from fiction. But we hope these infographics, with text supplied by Optispan founder and longevity scientist @mkaeberlein
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Most humans are lactose intolerant—technically. Dr. Sean Gibbins tells @mkaeberlein: Bifidobacteria in your gut help you digest milk. Antibiotics or food poisoning can wipe them out—causing sudden intolerance. #microbiome #lactoseintolerance #bifidobacteria #OptispanPodcast
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Your poop habits show up in your blood. Dr. Sean Gibbins: Constipation triggers protein fermentation by gut microbes—producing compounds that harm the liver, kidneys, and heart. @mkaeberlein.#guthealth #microbiome #longevity #OptiSspanPodcast
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Lactose Intolerant after antibiotics?. @mkaeberlein explains: antibiotics can trigger microbial “extinction events” that wipe out your lactose-digesting microbes. #microbiome #lactoseintolerance #guthealth #OptispanPodcast
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What is the microbiome, exactly?. Dr. Sean Gibbins: It’s the genetic material of a microbial ecosystem. The microbiota? That’s the organisms themselves—bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and more. #microbiome #microbiota #longevity #OptispanPodcast
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One person took 100mg+ and saw only temporary lipid changes. No real toxicity. @mkaeberlein says: Don’t buy the fear. #rapamycin #longevity #OptispanPodcast
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Just because we evolved to do it doesn’t mean it’s good for longevity. @mkaeberlein on why evolutionary assumptions might hold us back. #longevity #evolution #OptispanPodcast
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Mice on rapamycin:.✅ Better insulin sensitivity.✅ More ketogenesis.✅ Higher oxygen use. @mkaeberlein on the metabolic effects beyond lifespan. #rapamycin #metabolism #OptiSpanPodcast
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Rapamycin or fasting?. Dr. Matt Kaeberlein: In mice, rapamycin can extend lifespan 5–6x more than fasting alone. #rapamycin #fasting #longevity #OptispanPodcast
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Think rapamycin shuts down mTOR?. Dr. Matt Kaeberlein says: Not possible at real-world doses. No evidence of impaired healing or brain function. #rapamycin #mTOR #longevity #OptispanPodcast
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Rapamycin shows lifespan extension in animals. @mkaeberlein discusses the evolutionary conservation of its benefits. #rapamycin #longevity #OptispanPodcast
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Why do we age?. Natural selection only prioritizes survival to reproduction—not lifelong health. @mkaeberlein on the evolutionary biology of aging. #longevity #aging #OptiSpanPodcast
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Does rapamycin impair glucose metabolism?. In mice, maybe. But that doesn’t mean the same thing happens in humans. @mkaeberlein explains why context matters. #rapamycin #longevity #OptispanPodcast
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The dual process model of grief:. Acknowledge the pain first. Then offer action. “Just go for a walk” may not help until someone feels heard. @mkaeberlein #grief #OptiSpanPodcast
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