Episode 9: Art of Aging Well- Resilience, Hormesis, & Longevity | Dr. Suresh Rattan

In this episode, Prof. Deepak Saini welcomes Dr.Suresh Rattan, Professor Emeritus, Aarhus University, to share his lifelong journey studying the science of aging and how simple daily choices can shape how well we age. Dr. Rattan blends biology, philosophy, and culture to examine aging not just as a biological process, but as a meaningful aspect of being human.Time stamps00:00 – Introduction00:16 – Introduction to Dr. Suresh Ratan05:34 – Gerontogenes: “Genes for Aging”08:05 – Aging is no longer an unsolved problem09:38 – Why aging is now a major research focus10:34 – How molecular biology revolutionised aging research11:38 – Is there a “formula for immortality”?12:35 – Rapamycin: a hormetic drug?19:30 – The hormetic way of health20:20 – Principles of a hormetic lifestyle26:57 – Ayurveda’s role in aging research31:02 – The knowledge gap in understanding aging33:47 – Aging clocks36:07 – Hormetins everyone should consider41:50 – Final thoughts on immortalityDr. Suresh Rattan is a distinguished biogerontologist and Professor Emeritus at Aarhus University, Denmark, is renowned for his pioneering research in the biology of aging and healthy longevity. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Rattan has led theLaboratory of Cellular Ageing since 1984, and has made notable contributions to understanding cellular mechanisms of ageing, including the concepts of virtual Gerontogenes and hormesis in aging modulation. He is credited as the sole inventor of the anti-aging effects of kinetin and zeatin, now widely used in skincare products, and has published over 300 research articles and 23 books on aging science, while also foundingand serving as Editor-in-Chief of the influential journal Biogerontology.Connect with Dr. Suresh Rattan:https://sureshrattan.com/  / suresh-rattan-7951804  About Biopeak: Biopeak is a deep science-led longevity organization focused on personalized, precise, predictive, and preventive healthcare. Built for South Asia, our approach blends cutting-edge diagnostics with systems science to craft personalised health plans. Biopeak helps you not just live longer—but live without limits.Biopeak. Decode your path to Limitless Living.Follow Us:Longevity India: https://www.longevity.iisc.ac.in/Biopeak: https://www.biopeak.com/LinkedIn:   / longevity-india-iisc  Instagram:   / longevity_iisc  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NXTdG0...Disclaimers:The content shared on the Biopeak Live podcast is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. We strongly recommend consulting a licensed healthcare professional for any health-related concerns, especially before making any lifestyle, dietary, or medical changes based on the content provided inthis podcast.References:Holliday R. Aging is no longer an unsolved problem in biology. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006May;1067:1-9. doi: 10.1196/annals.1354.002. PMID: 16803964.Hayflick L. Biological aging is no longer an unsolved problem. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007Apr;1100:1-13. doi: 10.1196/annals.1395.001. PMID: 17460161.Rattan, S.I.S. Seven knowledge gaps in modern biogerontology. Biogerontology 25, 1–8(2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-023-10...Rattan, Suresh. (2008). Principles and practice of hormetic treatment of aging andage-related diseases. Human & experimental toxicology. 27. 151-4.10.1177/0960327107083409.Rattan, S. (2011). Biological principles of aging and approaches for intervention. In A. Olgun(Ed.), The field of biological aging: past, present and future (pp. 1-15). Transworld ResearchNetwork. http://www.trnres.com/ebook/uploads/o...https://sureshrattan.com/wp-content/u...13.pdfhttps://sureshrattan.com/tag/books/