Listen "19. How to Reverse your Biological Age (with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, ND)"
Episode Synopsis
What if I told you that your biological age could be reversed by over three years in just eight weeks? Dr. Kara Fitzgerald —this week’s guest—has the science to prove it's possible.
Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!).
Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn:
The specific diet and lifestyle program that significantly reversed study participants' biological age
The clinical test that you can take to find out how fast you’re aging
Dr. Fitzgerald’s recommendations for fasting windows, meditation practices, and supplements to support a younger biological age.
Why she calls exercise an “amazing vegetable” and how it impacts DNA methylation
00:24 Meet Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
01:51 Dr. Fitzgerald's Journey into Functional Medicine
05:01 The Importance of Methylation
07:35 Understanding DNA Methylation and Epigenetics
14:18 Dr. Fitzgerald's Research and Findings
23:48 Implementing the Program: Diet and Lifestyle
29:58 Addressing Autoimmune Conditions and Supplementation
30:34 Dietary Intervention and DNA Methylation
31:44 Probiotics and Greens Powder in the Study
34:19 Study Results
35:57 Lifestyle Factors: Sleep, Exercise, and Meditation
46:36 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Connect with Amy Myers, MD
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Connect with Dr Kara Fitzgerald, ND
Website: http://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/
Bio Age Lab Testing: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/younger-you-bio-age-lab-test/
Book: Younger You: Reduce your Bio-Age and Live Longer, Better
Dr. Fitzgerald is a leading expert on DNA methylation and the author of the book Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better. If you’re interested in aging well, this week’s conversation is chock-full of incredibly practical changes you can take tomorrow (maybe even today!).
Here’s a peek into what you’ll learn:
The specific diet and lifestyle program that significantly reversed study participants' biological age
The clinical test that you can take to find out how fast you’re aging
Dr. Fitzgerald’s recommendations for fasting windows, meditation practices, and supplements to support a younger biological age.
Why she calls exercise an “amazing vegetable” and how it impacts DNA methylation
00:24 Meet Dr. Kara Fitzgerald
01:51 Dr. Fitzgerald's Journey into Functional Medicine
05:01 The Importance of Methylation
07:35 Understanding DNA Methylation and Epigenetics
14:18 Dr. Fitzgerald's Research and Findings
23:48 Implementing the Program: Diet and Lifestyle
29:58 Addressing Autoimmune Conditions and Supplementation
30:34 Dietary Intervention and DNA Methylation
31:44 Probiotics and Greens Powder in the Study
34:19 Study Results
35:57 Lifestyle Factors: Sleep, Exercise, and Meditation
46:36 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways
Connect with Amy Myers, MD
Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramymyers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMyersMD/featured
Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/ec/guide-to-leaky-gut
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD
Connect with Dr Kara Fitzgerald, ND
Website: http://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/
Bio Age Lab Testing: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/younger-you-bio-age-lab-test/
Book: Younger You: Reduce your Bio-Age and Live Longer, Better
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