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  • Ep 13 | Longevity, Mitochondria & Meaning: The Science of a Healthier New Year
    Dec 26 2025

    In this episode of the Longevity Game show, Michael discusses the intersection of holiday festivities and longevity science. He emphasizes the importance of social connections during the holiday season while introducing new research on mitochondria and their role in aging. The episode also features a segment on peptides, particularly MOTC, and concludes with practical advice on sleep, nutrition, movement, and the significance of purpose in enhancing longevity.

    Takeaways

    -Social connections are crucial for longevity.

    -Mitochondria play a key role in energy production and aging.

    -Improving mitochondrial efficiency can extend lifespan.

    -MOTs-C is a peptide that signals metabolic stress adaptation.

    -Sleep, nutrition, and movement are essential for longevity.

    -Longevity is a system-based approach, not just supplements.

    -Gratitude and purpose contribute to better health outcomes.

    -Mitochondrial health is linked to metabolic disease risk.

    -Avoid mixing sugar and alcohol for better health.

    -Longevity strategies are becoming mainstream.


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    #longevity, #mitochondria, #peptides, #healthoptimization, #aging, #MOTSC #nutrition, #sleep, #movement, #purpose #Christmas2025 #TheLongevityGamePodcast

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  • Ep. 12 | Hormones, Longevity, and the Future of Weight Loss: This Week’s Breakthroughs
    Dec 12 2025

    In this episode, Michael Ward discusses the latest advancements in hormone optimization, focusing on both women's and men's health. He highlights the importance of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women, particularly during menopause, and the recent FDA recommendations for testosterone therapy in men. The conversation also covers groundbreaking weight loss medications, the rise of peptides, and the significance of mitochondrial health in longevity. The episode concludes with insights into the evolving landscape of longevity science and its implications for health and wellness.Takeaways

    -Women's hormone health is finally getting the attention it deserves.

    -Transdermal estradiol is the gold standard for safety in hormone therapy.

    -Men's testosterone therapy is becoming more accessible due to new FDA recommendations.

    -Weight loss medications like Reta-Trutide show unprecedented results.

    -Peptides are powerful but should be treated with caution and medical oversight.

    -Mitochondrial health is crucial for longevity and can be improved through exercise and hormone optimization.

    -The myth that hormone replacement therapy is dangerous is being debunked by new research.

    -Hormone optimization can enhance the effectiveness of weight loss medications.

    -The landscape of longevity science is rapidly evolving with new research and therapies.

    -Understanding the role of hormones in metabolic health is essential for both men and women.


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    #longevity, #hormoneoptimization, #womenshealth, #testosterone therapy, #weightloss #medications, #peptides, #mitochondrialhealth, #longevity #science

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  • Ep. 11 | Epigenetics, Longevity & the Immortal Jellyfish: Can We Rewind Human Aging?
    Dec 1 2025

    In this episode of The Longevity Game, host Michael Ward delves into the fascinating world of aging and longevity, exploring the potential to slow, pause, or even reverse the aging process. He discusses the role of epigenetics in aging, the remarkable capabilities of the immortal jellyfish, and the groundbreaking Yamanaka factors that can reprogram cells. The conversation emphasizes practical lifestyle changes that can influence biological age and highlights the exciting future of aging research.Jellyfish Age Backwards by Nicklas BrendborgGet it here --- https://a.co/d/2v3zMBVTakeaways-Aging can potentially be slowed, paused, or reversed.-Epigenetics plays a crucial role in how our genes express themselves.-The immortal jellyfish can reset its biological age, offering insights into human aging.-Yamanaka factors can reprogram adult cells to a youthful state.-Lifestyle choices significantly impact biological aging.-Exercise, nutrition, and stress management can reverse biological age.-Understanding epigenetics may lead to extending health span.-Aging is not a fixed destiny; it can be influenced by our choices.-Modern science is uncovering new possibilities in longevity research.-The biology of aging is being rewritten, opening new avenues for health. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Longevity and Aging01:19 Understanding Epigenetics and Its Role in Aging08:38 The Immortal Jellyfish: A Model for Reversing Aging10:18 Yamanaka Factors: Reprogramming Cells for Youth13:42 Practical Steps to Influence Your Epigenetic Age18:39 The Future of Aging: A New Era of Possibilities#longevity, #aging, #epigenetics, #immortal jellyfish, Yamanaka factors, #healthspan, #biologicalage, #cellularreprogramming, #lifestylemodifications, #agingreversal

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  • Ep. 10 | 2025 Longevity Updates: Quad Agonists, MOTS-C Human Data, & Senolytic Stacking
    Nov 25 2025

    In this episode of the Longevity Game Podcast, host Michael Ward discusses cutting-edge research in longevity, focusing on new peptide therapies, weight loss medications, and the impact of testosterone replacement therapy on brain health. The conversation highlights the importance of exercise in combating aging, the potential of quad agonist drugs for weight loss, and the promising results of the mitochondrial peptide MOTC. Additionally, the episode touches on the neuroprotective effects of TRT, emphasizing the holistic approach to health and longevity.


    Takeaways

    -The combination of exercise and senolytics can improve aging effects.

    -Quad agonist medications show promise for significant weight loss.

    -MOTC peptide enhances mitochondrial function and metabolic health.

    -TRT may play a crucial role in brain health as we age.

    -Prioritizing protein intake is essential for muscle retention on GLP-1s.

    -Exercise is vital for maintaining muscle mass and metabolic rate.

    -New data supports the efficacy of MOTC in improving insulin sensitivity.

    -The future of weight loss drugs is moving towards less muscle loss.

    -Senolytics may be integrated into regular training programs for better health.

    -Gratitude for health professionals working during holidays is important.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Longevity and Performance Medicine

    09:26 Exploring Senolytics and Exercise

    18:35 Quad Agonist Weight Loss Breakthroughs

    23:56 MOTC Peptide and Its Impact on Aging

    26:00 Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Brain Health


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    #longevity, #health, #peptides, #weightloss, #mitochondrialhealth, #TRT, #aging, #exercise, #metabolichealth, #GLP1

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  • Ep. 9 | Longevity Breakthroughs: Senolytics, Supplements & the Science of Aging
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode of the Longevity Game Podcast, your host, Michael Ward, delves into cutting-edge longevity medicine, exploring senolytic compounds, vitamin D, methionine restriction, and calorie restriction trials. The discussion highlights the impact of senescent cells, the role of vitamin D in telomere preservation, and practical lifestyle changes for extending healthspan and lifespan.

    Takeaways

    -Fisetin and Quercetin are promising natural senolytics.

    -Vitamin D acts as a powerful hormone for immunity and telomere preservation.

    -Methionine restriction focuses on protein quality to reduce oxidative load.

    -Calorie restriction is proven to slow biological aging markers.

    -Time-restricted feeding and intermittent fasting activate longevity pathways.

    -Exercise and stress control are crucial for maintaining long telomeres.

    -Sunlight exposure is important for overall health and longevity.

    -Lifestyle choices can slow telomere shortening and reverse it slightly.

    -Senescent cells, or 'zombie cells,' impact aging and health.

    -Balancing protein sources is key to healthy aging.


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    Sources/Links:

    🧬 Senolytics & Senescent Cell Studies

    • Yousefzadeh MJ et al. Fisetin is a senotherapeutic that extends health and lifespan. (2018, Mayo Clinic)👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6197652/

    • Ellison-Hughes GM et al. First evidence that senolytics are effective at decreasing senescent cell burden in humans. (2020, EBioMedicine / The Lancet)👉 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(19)30641-3/fulltext

    • Kirkland JL et al. Senolytic drugs: from discovery to translation. (2020, J Intern Med.)👉 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.13141

    • Tavenier J et al. Fisetin as a senotherapeutic agent: Evidence and perspectives. (2024, Exp Gerontol.)👉 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047637424000952

    • LeLarge V et al. Senolytics: from pharmacological inhibitors to clinical translation. (2024, NPJ Aging)👉 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41514-024-00138-4🥗 Calorie Restriction & Longevity Trials

    • Waziry R et al. Effect of long-term caloric restriction on DNA methylation measures of aging: results from the CALERIE trial. (2023, Nature Aging)👉 https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-022-00357-y

    • Flanagan EW et al. Calorie restriction and aging in humans. (2020, PMC)👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9042193/

    • Hastings WJ et al. Effect of long-term caloric restriction on telomere length in humans. (2024, Aging Cell)

    👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11296136/


    ☀️ Vitamin D, Telomeres & Biological Aging

    • Mass General Brigham (2025): Vitamin D Supplements Show Signs of Protection Against Biological Aging.

    👉https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/vitamin-d-supplements-show-signs-of-protection-against-biological-aging

    • SciTechDaily (2025): Vitamin D May Help Slow Aging, Study Finds.

    👉 https://scitechdaily.com/vitamin-d-may-help-slow-aging-study-finds/🧫 Methionine Restriction Review

    • Suda M et al. Targeting cell senescence and senolytics: Novel strategies for healthy longevity. (2024, Endocrinology & Metabolism Reviews)

    👉 https://academic.oup.com/edrv/article/45/5/655/7631421📚 Historical Reference

    • Hayflick L & Moorhead PS. The serial cultivation of human diploid cell strains. Exp Cell Res. 1961;25(3):585-621.

    👉 https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-4827(61)90192-6

    #LongevityMedicine #Senolytics #Fisetin #Quercetin #VitaminD #Telomeres #CalorieRestriction #MethionineRestriction #HealthyAging #NextLevelTRT #TheLongevityGamePodcast

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  • Ep. 8 | The Power of Peptides — Rebuilding, Revving, and Recharging Your Body from the Inside Out
    Nov 4 2025

    Can you really rebuild your body from the inside out?In this episode of The Longevity Game Podcast, Michael Ward, CEO/Founder of Next Level TRT breaks down the cutting-edge world of performance, regenerative, and mitochondrial peptides — the compounds changing how we approach recovery, metabolism, and aging. Inside This Episode: • 🧬 BPC-157 & TB-500: How regenerative peptides drive angiogenesis, collagen repair, and recovery at the cellular level. • 💪 Sermorelin, Ipamorelin & IGF-1 LR3: The growth hormone–boosting peptides that enhance muscle, metabolism, and body composition. • ⚡ MOTS-C & SS-31: The mitochondrial “bio-rechargers” that mimic exercise, increase energy efficiency, and slow cellular aging. • 🧠 The science behind AMPK activation, actin-driven repair, and why “re-educating” your biology might be the key to longevity. • ⚠️ Why these compounds remain research-only — and what that means for the future of longevity medicine.Whether you’re an athlete, clinician, or health optimizer, this episode gives you a clear roadmap of how peptides can enhance performance, promote fat loss, and protect your mitochondria — the true engines of life.Takeaways-You will not achieve muscle growth without proper exercise.-Growth hormone enhances muscle response to stress.-Anabolic steroids require gym activity to be effective.-Optimizing protein intake is essential for muscle building.-Supplements alone cannot replace the need for exercise.-Stress on the muscle is crucial for hypertrophy.-Building blocks are necessary for muscle development.-All aspects of fitness must be considered for results.-Supplements can enhance but not replace effort.-A holistic approach is vital for muscle growth.For Contact, Sponsorship, Press, Support:*Have a question or concern about a topic or particular episode?Hello@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com*Interested in being a guest on the show? BeAguest@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com*Interested in supporting/sponsoring the show?Sponsors@TheLongevityGamePodcast.comSources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q_MvuuUYwTCUPfqRi7DldgGjnMUxgGpbSuOsg5Jr3FY/edit?usp=sharing#musclegrowth, #supplements, #peptides, #hypertrophy, #exercise, #nutrition, #growthhormone, #anabolic #steroids

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  • Ep. 7 | Muscles, Myostatin & Male Choice – the next wave of obesity and reproductive science.
    Oct 28 2025
    This week we explore three cutting‑edge breakthroughs at the intersection of obesity treatment and men’s health. 1. Muscle‑preserving obesity drugs: Traditional GLP‑1 drugs such as semaglutide can cause both fat and muscle loss. That’s why researchers are pairing GLP‑1s with myostatin inhibitors like bimagrumab. In the phase‑2 BELIEVE trial, a once‑weekly semaglutide injection paired with periodic bimagrumab infusions produced greater weight loss and almost all of the lost weight came from fat (92.8% vs. 71.8% with semaglutide alone); participants even gained lean mass . By blocking activin type‑II receptors, bimagrumab spares muscle while augmenting the fat‑burning effects of GLP‑1 therapy . 2. Non‑hormonal male birth control: We break down the early safety results for YCT‑529, the first pill that targets male fertility without hormones. The phase‑1 trial enrolled 16 vasectomised men ages 32–59 and found that the drug, which blocks a vitamin‑A metabolite required for sperm production, showed good bioavailability with no serious side effects . Unlike hormonal gels in development, this pill should not affect testosterone, libido or mood . It’s still early days, but men are eager for reversible contraceptives and researchers are now testing efficacy . 3. The four‑hormone weight‑loss drug: Finally, we delve into Tufts University’s four‑in‑one “quadruple‑action” peptide that combines GLP‑1, GIP, glucagon and PYY. Current multi‑agonist drugs target up to three receptors; by adding PYY to the mix, researchers hope to deliver weight‑loss results on par with bariatric surgery—up to 30 %—while reducing nausea . PYY reduces appetite and slows stomach emptying, complementing the metabolic effects of GLP‑1, GIP and glucagon . The aim is to achieve surgical‑level weight loss without invasive procedures .If you’re curious about the science behind these breakthroughs, check out the primary sources below: • BELIEVE trial press release (bimagrumab + semaglutide): https://diabetes.org/newsroom/press-r... • YCT‑529 non‑hormonal male birth control trial: https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar... • 4‑in‑1 weight‑loss compound: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...Listen in as Michael discusses how these innovations could transform weight management, contraceptive options, and longevity.Takeaways-The combination of Bimagrumab and semaglutide leads to greater weight loss.-92.8% of weight loss from combination therapy is from fat mass.-Semaglutide alone results in 71.8% fat loss and 22.1% muscle mass loss.-Bimogromab alone results in 100% fat loss with muscle mass increase.-Combination therapies can improve overall health markers.-Understanding the balance between fat loss and muscle preservation is crucial.-Effective weight loss strategies should consider inflammation markers.-The role of visceral fat in health outcomes is significant.-Patient responses to combination therapies can vary.-Further research is needed to optimize weight loss treatments.For Contact, Sponsorship, Press, Support:*Have a question or concern about a topic or particular episode?Hello@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com*Interested in being a guest on the show? BeAguest@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com*Interested in supporting/sponsoring the show?Sponsors@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com#weightloss, #combinationtherapy, #Bimagrumab, #semaglutide, #fatloss, #musclemass, #inflammation, #health, #obesity, #treatment
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  • Ep. 1 | The Longevity Gap: Why Men Die Earlier
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode of the Longevity Podcast, Michael Ward discusses the significant longevity gap between men and women, exploring the various factors contributing to this disparity. He emphasizes that a large percentage of the causes of early death in men are preventable and highlights the importance of lifestyle choices, risk-taking behaviors, and the need for proactive health measures. The conversation also touches on the impact of social connections and mental health on longevity, advocating for a more engaged approach to health and wellness among men.Takeaways-Men live about five years less than women.-75% to 85% of causes of early death in men are preventable.-Risk-taking behaviors contribute significantly to men's shorter lifespans.-Men are more likely to engage in smoking and hazardous drinking.-Occupational hazards disproportionately affect men, leading to higher mortality rates.-Men are less likely to seek preventative care and visit doctors regularly.-Loneliness and social isolation are linked to higher health risks in men.-Healthy lifestyle choices can add years to life expectancy.-Proactive health measures are crucial for improving men's longevity.-Addressing modifiable behaviors can significantly impact health outcomes.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Longevity Gap06:16 Risk Factors for Men’s Health12:15 Healthy Lifestyle Choices19:37 Strategies for Improving LongevityFor Contact, Sponsorship, Press, Support:*Have a question or concern about a topic or particular episode?Hello@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com*Interested in being a guest on the show? BeAguest@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com*Interested in supporting/sponsoring the show?Sponsors@TheLongevityGamePodcast.com

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