Why Billionaires Travel for Longevity Treatments: The Future of Health & Human Performance | Dr. Mitra Basu Chillar | Mukul Deora | E40

What are longevity clinics, and why are billionaires travelling across the world for advanced health optimisation treatments? In this conversation, Dr. Mitra Basu Chillar explores the science behind longevity medicine, regenerative approaches, and the future of extending healthspan.From his 25-year career as a scientist at DRDO to his work in preventive and functional medicine, Dr. Chillar explains how modern longevity medicine focuses not only on treating disease but also on improving energy, reducing chronic disease risk and optimising human health. He breaks down why elite individuals visit European longevity clinics, how evidence-based treatments evolve and why science must continue to adapt with new technology.The episode also explores:What longevity medicine really means beyond living longerThe difference between lifespan and healthspanFunctional, regenerative and personalised medicineHow chronic diseases develop before symptoms appearThe role of toxins, pesticides and heavy metals in modern healthCellular detoxification and improving body functionEmerging therapies and technologies in longevity clinicsWhy prevention and optimisation are becoming the future of healthcareDr. Mitra Basu Chillar shares insights from his experience in defence research, human performance, and modern medicine to explain how we can better understand our bodies and make informed decisions about our health.Watch the full conversation to understand the science behind longevity clinics, health optimisation, and the future of personalised medicine.