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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 4M

Dr. Florence Comite: Own Your Health Destiny

from AGEIST · host David Stewart

This week on The AGEIST Podcast, Dr. Florence Comite,  clinician-scientist, and author of Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer, explains why “normal” lab results can miss the early signals that shape long-term health. Learn how sugar, insulin, A1C, cholesterol patterns, HDL, and free testosterone can reveal metabolic changes before a conventional diagnosis appears. She makes the case for tools like CGMs, deeper family history, better sleep, strength training, and hormone awareness as practical ways to understand what is happening beneath the surface. The episode gives the audience a clear framework for asking better questions, acting earlier, and taking more precise ownership of the next decades of their health.Are you competing in the Super Age Games? Join us at the first longevity fitness competition on Nov 7, 2026. Visit games.superage.com to learn more.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.LMNT Electrolytes: Our #1 electrolyte brand for optimal hydration, and their new 12oz sparkling cans are officially for sale online! Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments“I want everyone to own their future health destiny.”“The first phrase that's completely wrong is you're in the normal range and everybody relaxes.”“Aging is not a disease, it's a gift.”Connect with Dr. ComiteWebsiteComiteMDInvincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, LongerConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

This week on The AGEIST Podcast, Dr. Florence Comite, clinician-scientist, and author of Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer, explains why “normal” lab results can miss the early signals that shape long-term health. Learn how sugar, insulin, A1C, cholesterol patterns, HDL, and free testosterone can reveal metabolic changes before a conventional diagnosis appears. She makes the case for tools like CGMs, deeper family history, better sleep, strength training, and ...

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This week on The AGEIST Podcast, Dr. Florence Comite,  clinician-scientist, and author of Invincible: Defy Your Genetic Destiny to Live Better, Longer, explains why “normal” lab results can miss the early signals that shape long-term health. Learn...

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