{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"272 Slowing Biological Aging Naturally: Autophagy, Diet and Longevity with Leslie Kenny","description":" What if one of the most powerful anti-aging tools already exists within your body? This episode explores autophagy, the body\u2019s natural cellular renewal system, and how activating it can support healthy aging and longevity. Longevity expert Leslie Kenny shares her personal journey of reversing autoimmune disease and translating cutting-edge science into practical strategies. Listeners will discover how autophagy promoting spermidine, proper nutrition, and baseline lifestyle habits influence cellular repair, resilience, and biological aging.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Leslie Kenny is the founder of Oxford&amp;nbsp;Healthspan, a company focused on translating longevity science into practical health solutions.&amp;nbsp;She is a longevity researcher with expertise in cellular aging, autophagy, and immune system modulation.&amp;nbsp;Her career includes work in finance and policy before a personal medical crisis led her to&amp;nbsp;transition into health science.&amp;nbsp;She specializes in spermidine research and its role in activating autophagy and influencing the hallmarks of aging.&amp;nbsp;She is co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, a nonprofit dedicated to education in healthy aging.&amp;nbsp;   Episode Timeline&amp;nbsp;   00:00 \u2013 Welcome and introduction&amp;nbsp;   02:00 \u2013 Reframing aging as a modifiable biological process&amp;nbsp;   03:50 \u2013 Leslie Kenny\u2019s autoimmune diagnosis and turning point&amp;nbsp;   10:50 \u2013 Limitations of modern healthcare and the need for prevention&amp;nbsp;   14:50 \u2013 What autophagy is and why it matters for longevity&amp;nbsp;   17:00 \u2013 Spermidine and its role in cellular renewal pathways&amp;nbsp;   21:30 \u2013 Nutrition, mushrooms, and dietary sources of spermidine&amp;nbsp;   24:30 \u2013 Hallmarks of aging and systemic cellular decline&amp;nbsp;   31:00 \u2013 Development of&amp;nbsp;Primadine&amp;nbsp;and supplement formulation science&amp;nbsp;   37:00 \u2013 Practical strategies: fasting, diet, and supplementation&amp;nbsp;   41:30 \u2013 Key takeaways on influencing biological&amp;nbsp;agin&amp;nbsp;   Connect with Leslie Kenny&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/oxfordhealthspan.com&amp;nbsp;   Instagram: @lesliesnewprime @oxfordhealthspan @oxfordlongevityproject   To try Primadine Spermidine Supplement:Code: GOLY15 Link:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.oxfordhealthspan.com\/GOLY15   Please note that Dr. Lockitch retired from medical practice and does not diagnose, prescribe for or treat any medical conditions. Before ordering any product discussed in these podcasts, consult your health care practitioner.   Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch&amp;nbsp;   at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.askdrgill.com\/&amp;nbsp;or email:&amp;nbsp;askdrgill@gmail.com&amp;nbsp;   Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/growingolderlivingyoungercommunity&amp;nbsp;   Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,","author_url":"https:\/\/askdrgill.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41272025\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201881260"}