New clinical research suggests that targeted nutrition may help reverse biological age by 5 to 7 years in as little as 3 months. In this discussion, Dr. Mark Hyman sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of Functional Medicine, to explore the emerging science of Immuno-Rejuvenation—and how specific plant compounds may help the body become more resilient from the inside out.
Together, they discuss how phytochemicals act as powerful information signals in the body, helping to calm chronic inflammation, support immune function, clear out aging “zombie cells,” and promote healthier aging. Dr. Bland also shares the story of Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat, a remarkably resilient ancient plant rich in more than 50 phytochemicals, and explains how its stress-adapted compounds may support our own cellular resilience through the process of hormesis.
The conversation also explores the broader role of diet and lifestyle in longevity, including which foods to prioritize for healthy aging and how nutrition strategies align with the work of leading longevity researchers like Valter Longo. For anyone interested in anti-aging, biological age, immune health, and the future of food-as-information, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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