Optimizing Anti-Aging & Longevity via Supplements & Adjuvants w/ Sandra Kaufmann, MD

The author of one of my all-time favorite books recently released her second book, which was like Christmas coming early for me! Luckily, I had also met her before at an anti-aging conference and we have stayed in touch throughout the years. So I knew I had to Dr. Sandra Kaufmann on The Red Light Report for some amazing conversation about anti-aging and longevity strategies, especially as it relates to supplements and adjuvants —  topics that she is considered a bonafide expert. In her newest book, Aging Solutions, Dr. Kaufmann covers 28 different agents that she has found to be the most efficacious and backed by science, according to her rigorous research. We cover many agents from both of her books along with Dr. Kaufmann's skincare routine and other longevity hacks she as implemented over the years, including red light therapy!Dr. Sandra Kaufmann began her academic career in the field of cellular biology, earning a Master’s Degree from the University of Connecticut in Tropical Ecology and Plant Physiology. Turning to medicine, she received her medical Degree at the University of Maryland, and completed a residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins in the field of pediatric anesthesiology. She has been the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital for 9 years, a nationally recognized center of excellence.Dr. Kaufmann's avid interest in the science of anti-aging begun many years ago as an intense hobby. Utilizing her knowledge in cell biology, human pharmacology and physiology, this hobby has now become a main focus. The project represents years of non-clinical research leading to the first ever, comprehensive theory of aging. She has now released two books on longevity: The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop it, and just recently in 2022, Aging Solutions. This conversation could have easily gone on for hours and hours, as Dr. Kaufmann is a wealth of knowledge in some of my favorite topics and is fun to listen and learn from. I know you will all enjoy learning from her like I did and, if so, I highly recommend you check out BOTH of her books. They are simply amazing resources of anti-aging/longevity information. As always, light up your health! - Dr. Mike Belkowski & Dr. Sandra Kaufmann discuss the following: 3:16 - Her reasoning for jumping into anti-aging and longevity 3:29 - RAADfest - October 2022 in San Diego 8:05 - Supplements vs. adjuvants 9:27 - How people confuse deficiency with longevity 10:57 - Bioavailability and resveratrol  12:15 - Bringing natural remedies back into the light 15:00 - The five basic agents of the Panacea 15:27 - Astaxanthin and its benefits for free radical scavenging 16:33 - The blood-brain barrier 16:53 - Nicotinamide and why it’s crucially important for longevity 17:42 - Anti-inflammatories for longevity 18:05 - Glycation 19:15 - Eye health and vision 19:50 - Carnosine eyedrops 21:35 - Eye health and red light therapy 22:38 - Goggles vs. no goggles with red light therapy 25:46 - Supplements and adjuvants she is most excited about 27:10 - Spermidine and how it prevents DNA damage 29:34 - The mitochondrial transition permiability pore 31:36 - Fisetin for longevity 33:22 - Senescent cells (zombie cells) 36:41 - Metformin vs. berberine 38:44 - Glycation and how to defeat it 39:05 - How her diet doesn’t affect her good lab results 42:41 - Her anti-aging and longevity regiment 46:06 - Skin health 51:46 - UV exposure to the skin 54:25 - Starting treatments earlier vs. later 59:08 - Micronutrient deficiencies and getting older 1:00:09 - Newfound discoveries - Watch this episode on YouTube - Where to Learn More From & About Dr. Sandra Kaufmann:   Website: KaufmannProtocol.com   Instagram: @KaufmannAntiAging   - Books written by Dr. Sandra Kaufmann:   Aging Solutions (2022)   The Kaufmann Protocol (2017)   - Check out the Kindle version of Red Light Therapy Treatment Protocols eBook, 4th Edition - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit https://www.biolight.shop - Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube