{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why We Age \u2014 and Can We Possibly Live to 200? | Dr. Bill Andrews","description":"In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Bill Andrews, one of the world\u2019s leading experts on longevity and anti-aging. For decades, Dr. Andrews has dedicated his life to uncovering the true cause of aging \u2014 and how we can slow it down or even reverse it. We dive deep into the science of telomeres, the protective caps on our DNA that shorten as we age. Dr. Andrews explains how this process contributes to aging and disease, what causes telomere shortening, and why our cells are essentially pre-programmed for death. He also shares the latest breakthroughs in telomere lengthening, including a new plant-based formula he\u2019s been developing to naturally support telomere repair and promote cellular longevity. Dr. Andrews earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Population Genetics and holds over 50 patents related to anti-aging and genetic research. He led the team that discovered human telomerase, the enzyme that rebuilds telomeres \u2014 a breakthrough that changed how we understand aging at the cellular level. His work has been featured in Popular Science, The Today Show, The Doctor\u2019s TV Show, and several longevity documentaries. He is also the creator of Telo-Vital, a longevity supplement designed to support telomere health and healthy aging. If you\u2019re fascinated by the science of living longer, healthier, and stronger \u2014 this episode is a must-watch. Links mentioned: \ud83c\udf3f Telo-Vital by Touchstone Essentials \ud83d\udd2c Dr. Bill Andrews \u2014 Sierra Sciences: https:\/\/sierrasci.com\/ Email: bandrews@sierrasci.com ","author_name":"The Aging Games Podcast with Lynn Hardy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theaginggames.com","html":"