Leucine and Longevity
Leucine plays a crucial role in muscle growth and wellness, but its effects on the Mtor pathway may have implications for aging. While immediate benefits from supplements like growth hormone can be appealing, they might compromise long-term health. A balanced approach, incorporating fasting and strategic supplementation, can help optimize muscle development without sacrificing longevity.In this clip
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Dr. David Sinclair: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Huberman Lab Podcast #52
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Is there a balance that can be achieved between activating these pathways for muscle growth and strength training and downregulating them through fasting? For example, could a cycle of 1 month of muscle-building weight training followed by a week of fasting help strike that balance? What might an optimal approach look like?
I'm concerned about the role of mTOR and IGF-1 in tumor growth as discussed in the episode Dr. David Sinclair: The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Huberman Lab Podcast #52 and the clip Leucine and Longevity. Can we achieve a balance between activating these pathways for muscle growth and strength training, and downregulating them through fasting? For example, could a cycle of 1 month of muscle-building weight training followed by a week of fasting help strike that balance? What might an optimal approach look like?