Is Longevity Genetic?

Based on a study of thousands of twin pairs, only about 25 percent of the difference in lifespan
among people is genetically determined.
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[@joephillips5594]

It drives me crazy that videos promoting keto have 10 times the views of videos like this. Humanity needs more exposure to accurate information.

[@WiseMindNutrition]

So many people gravitate towards keto and other diet-based videos because they give specific "rules" to follow. There is perceived safety in knowing "what to do" and "what not to do" compared to the more nuanced videos like this one. We agree with you though - the most beneficial information lies in the nuance!

[@Pentrilar]

⁠all the marketing funds and talent behind low carb messaging seems to help

[@joephillips5594]

@@WiseMindNutrition I also think of the famous John McDougall quote, "people love to hear good news about their bad habits".

[@trevorregay9283]

Wait? Didn't Trump win this past election or am I missing something?

[@alphamale2363]

If you have health problems due to obesity, and keto helps you lose weight, then you may conclude, somewhat fairly, that keto improved your health.

[@deppengu]

My German grandmother is already dead for 6years and last 5yrs she was using walking support, while my other grandmother that worked in the field all her life is still strong to work in the field and doesn't need any support

[@the8thchurch461]

I believe you 100%. I was talking to a Nigerian guy who told me that the family didn't even know how old their great grandmother was when she passed. He said it was believed she was 120. He said she was still walking to her farm and working the land until the end. This is what longevity experts are saying. That we do not have to age badly and walk around with Zimmer frames and so on. They say that the right way of aging is to keep your mobility until the end without nasty diseases as well.

[@dianaarmstrong8820]

The new anti aging regime now is fasting. I try exercise, healthy eating, Intermittent fasting (can’t usually manage more than 12 or 13 hours occasionally though 😏) and limiting carbs somewhat sometimes. Also, I TRY to reduce stress, but there’s only so much of that life will allow any of us to accomplish. There’s some longevity in my family, and I live in a very healthy place. Having said all that, I’m an exceptionally healthy and young 75 year old woman. I’ll probably make early 90s, but life is a crapshoot, and I could go tomorrow. Do what you can, but also, just enjoy life while you have it.

[@FreeDivinDR]

This videos would pair beautifully with your old video on the traditional Okinawa Diet: Living to 100

[@decretingredient6892]

Assuming you are kissing, sharing forks, sharing bathroom, etc - then maybe you are also constantly exposed to your partner's microbiome. I wonder if good/bad germs could be a factor in longevity.

[@AndrewPawley11]

I love this channel!

[@magicalmerk]

can you change the opening little music thing? you have two that you use, and this one makes my laptop speakers sound awful....it hurts my ears. Turn it down maybe? Or lower the freq around like 2k or so

[@doloreswinsbarrow1110]

Thanks for sharing.

[@rheannabananna]

Gah! I had no idea you were giving a talk in Pensacola. I sooo would have went! 😭 Will you be giving any other talks nearby?

[@mauritsvlek7931]

You have such a pleasant listening voice, Sir. So I will post this on my facebookaccount. Also because I like the content.

[@TCTGFAM]

Doc, what are the benefits of frequent meals Vs intermittent fasting? Which one offers a better lifestyle choice and better for weight loss?

[@KJSvitko]

Get off the couch or iPad and go outside. Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses, electric commuter trains and trams are all parts of a good transportation system. Speak up for improved transportation options in your city. Every train station needs safe, protected places to park and lock bicycles. Children and older adults should be able to ride bicycles to work, school or for fun safely. Stay active for as long as you can. There should be more options than getting into a car. Staying active as you age is a key factor. Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Easier on hills and knees.

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

Going outside will keep your mental health in good shape as well, speaking of which, if you consider just how the victims of animal ag are raised, with zero bodily autonomy and no freedom to even be out in the sun in horrific factory farms, it gives even more incentive to avoid blood drenched animal ag products that ate laden with saturated fat and cholesterol

[@lint8391]

In the general population, it seems that the perception is that lifespan is 50% down to genetics and 40% down to luck - give or take a bit. In other words, many people believe that as long as their lifestyles are not too extreme - compared to their peers - that it's largely a lottery as to how long we live. I don't know if this caused by the human tendency to shirk responsibility for negative stuff. Or down to a lack of interest in finding out about these things. Or social conditioning. Or social influencing - from the likes of McDonalds, Coca Cola etc etc etc. It's one of those where I'm happy to accept the advice from Nutrition Facts. And accept that other people can do whatever they want with their lives. Although I can't help having empathy for people with relatively self destructive (typical UK / USA) lifestyles.

[@PlantbasedSilvi]

The book How not to age come in may in germany. I can not wait.😢😢

[@SilverFan21k]

I love this ty

[@DPS-p7n]

great video

[@misterx3188]

2:33 - Wondering if this "incidence" is adjusted by age (i.e., has it been taken into account that people in Africa just don't live as long and have a lower chance to develop cancer).

[@andreahughes1500]

All my long lived relatives starved a little.

[@nazokashii]

Interesting! Thank you

[@DCGreenZone]

Is Taurine and Calcium AKG genetic?

[@ginalee7704]

Can you tell me how Binden and Trump are still able to be leaders of the free world at their age? Usually men around 80 who have died or used a walker or are frail and suffering from some kind of hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, depression and dementia.

[@StanDupp6371]

Dr. McDougall has the answer for you and here it is... it's the food.

[@ginalee7704]

​@@StanDupp6371I don't think they're vegetarian ? 80 year old retired man might go back to work as a front door greeter at Walmart

[@StanDupp6371]

@@ginalee7704 I don't know what they eat behind closed doors do you? Maybe they eat the starch procedure or solution or some other such nonsense. I do know that they said Obama was the most fit president and he would consume 4-6 eggs every day, he liked burgers and vegetables and avoided starchy foods just like the Royal family who live to about 100.

[@ginalee7704]

​@@StanDupp6371The CDC estimates that by 2022, life expectancy at birth in the United States will increase to 77.5 years. In America, we don't have the longest life expectancy in the world, but we're sure that in America we Has the oldest elected president in the world.😂 Hahaha

[@scottjones5406]

Trump eats steak, and Biden eats plants. Notice the decline in Bidens health 😂

[@Daniel-w3f9j]

Love it.

[@christianthomsen7046]

All my grand parents became 95+ years and they where healthy and active the most of there lives, and they ate meat with potatoes almost everyday.

[@wellthi]

The famous my grandparents argument often used by smokers, science doesn't care much about case reports

[@wellthi]

The grandparents smoking argument is not supported by science

[@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094]

Some people smoke everyday and live to be 95+. Doesn't mean smoking is good for you. Also please watch DOMINION the documentary right here on youtube. If you have no need to pay for so much suffering of the innocents, why would you?

[@christianthomsen7046]

@@animalsarebeautifulpeople3094 I only eat free range meat from animals who have had a decent life, its unhealthy to avoid meat, its a important source of several vital nutrients.

[@wellthi]

@@christianthomsen7046 watch McDougall Masterclasse about meat

[@pickledbeaker5916]

The plot thickens...

[@noahlovotti7722]

It is but soon longevity will be medically treatable.

[@lorah3005]

👍 Whole food plant based for the environment and health; vegan for the victims!

[@StanDupp6371]

Trump who is older than the person making this video, in 2018 the white house health report said he had a BMI of 30, a total cholesterol of about 223 mg/dL, they got his lifetime LDL of 200 down to 143 mg/dL with medicine, he has a CAC score of 133 and no diabetes or high blood pressure and has never had any health problems and was only in a hospital one time when he was 11. His Vitamin D level was 20 ng/mL but that seems to be adequate as he is in better health than Dr. McDougall who had to retire early.

[@smonster]

first

[@wadepatton2433]

TECH NOTE: I'm never going to like your "nose hair camera angle" /too close introductions on videos. Feels like you're going to accidentally spit in my breakfast . Feels like I can smell the coffee on your breath-or green tea. Too close, too intimate. FFWD!

[@dianaarmstrong8820]

😂

[@lisalovelylpa]

Longevity is not genetic , if you get run over by a bus.

[@sudd3660]

yes it is, if stupid runs in the family, and any decision to have a child is made on genetics, it is how we have emotions. then genetics is what a babies are made of. so even a bus running someone over is genetics, at least in some way.

[@gabriel65304]

Sir …you have to read the bible many times to understand many things about man, and to know yourself. And if you are really interested in this, it will be very necessary to go in parallel with the Orthodox church, because there are also the saints of God. Just research and you will see..

[@WhatDoesEvilMean]

This is absolute bullshit. Imagine how corroded a study like this is. “Well, their parents lived to 83 and they lived to 87. Ergo, there’s no correlation.” And the idea that parents an children don’t get the same cancers is likewise patently absurd. I used to respect Dr Gregor, but more and more he’s turning into a snake oil salesman, cherry picking studies that will encourage the sale of his book. If both your parents died from cancer, guess what - cancer IS coming for you. And for him to pretend otherwise is just grotesque.