Episode 232: Beyond the Hype: The Real Significance of Autophagy for Fitness and Longevity with Dr. Kurt Escobar
- Author
- Dr. Kurt Escobar, Dr Mike T Nelson, Jodie “Fabulous” Nelson, Suzie Glassman
- Published
- Mon 09 Oct 2023
- Episode Link
- https://flex-diet-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-232-beyond-the-hype-the-real-significance-of-autophagy-with-dr-kurt-escobar-BwGd1Cwc
On this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, Dr. Kurt Escobar, who holds a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, is not just a trainer and consultant but also a well-versed guide in the realm of nutrition and research. He busts the hype and sheds light on what autophagy truly is. The episode takes a deep dive into the fascinating interplay between caloric restriction, VO2 max, and lean muscle mass and their collective implications on longevity.
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Episode notes:
- [7:13] What is autophagy?
- [14:54] Predictors of longevity
- [19:25] Does fasting increase autophagy?
- [32:41] The problem with believing what you see on social media
- [38:31] Focus on outcomes
- [45:53] Fasting and muscle mass
- [51:58] Dr. Escobar's current research projects
Connect with Dr. Escobar:
- CSU Long Beach Physiology of Exercise Sport Lab (PEXS) Instagram
- Cal State Long Beach exercise science program
- Biology Beards and Barbells Website
- Biology Beards and Barbells YouTube
About Dr. Escobar:
Dr. Kurt Escobar is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology and co-director of the Physiology of EXercise and Sport (PEXS) Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
