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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD

Darshan Shah, MD
Nutrition
Functional Medicine
Exercise
Healthspan
Chronic Disease
Metabolic Health
Sleep
Ultra-Processed Foods
Habit Formation
Mitochondria
Health Optimization
Longevity
Health Span
Mental Health
Fasting
Metabolic Disease
Stress Management
Obesity
Meditation
Vulnerability

Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified sur... more

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Jessica Kane
One of the founders of BodyBio, focusing on cellular health and phospholipid science
BodyBio
Episode: 120. Jess Kane: Your Cells Are Leaking, Here's How to Fix Them
Rocio Salas-Whalen
Triple board certified in obesity medicine and endocrinology, and an expert on GLP-1 medications.
Episode: 119. Dr. Rocio Salas Whalen: How To Lose Weight On GLP-1s Without Losing Muscle
Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
Cardiologist and preventive health expert
Adesso
Episode: 118. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum: A New Roadmap to Female Heart Health
Dr. Steven Gundry
World-renowned expert on gut health and longevity, author of The Gut-Brain Paradox
Episode: 117. Dr. Steven Gundry: The Microbiome War Shaping Your Mind
Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson
Veterinary epidemiologist and researcher behind the discovery of C15 fatty acid
Episode: 116. Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson: The New Essential Fatty Acid
Shivani Gupta
Ayurvedic practitioner and founder of Fusionary Formulas
Fusionary Formulas
Episode: 115. Dr. Shivani Gupta: Heal Inflammation Through Ayurvedic Science
Julia Putzeys
Certified nutritional therapy practitioner and founder of Trash Panda App
Trash Panda App
Episode: 114. Julia Putzeys: The App That Decodes Your Food Lies
Karan Rajan
NHS surgeon, senior lecturer, and influencer with a focus on gut health
NHS
Episode: 113. Dr. Karan Rajan: Why Gut Health Shapes Your Longevity
Josh Clemente
Founder of Levels Health and former SpaceX engineer
Levels Health
Episode: 112. Josh Clemente: Why Energy Crashes Keep Happening and How to Stop Them

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Darshan Shah, MD
Host of the podcast, Darshan Shah, is a board-certified surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He combines his medical knowledge with insights from numerous experts to offer actionable advice for health optimization. Darshan emphasizes the importance of cutting-edge science and practical protocols for managing health and enhancing lifespan.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • Steve Gundry

    A Consumate Charlatan

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Egonzzzzzzzz
    United States16 days ago
  • Obsessed with this podcast

    High calibre but accessible, scientifically grounded information. This is one of my new favourite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slgarcia84
    Canada2 months ago
  • Fantastic. Highly recommend.

    About time mainstream medicine pushes the envelope. So thankful Dr. Shah is taking lead and tackling optimal/preventative health. Great insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arleach
    United States3 months ago
  • Episode 86

    Generally great info. But please have Dr Tracey Strouo correct her verbiage. She calls bacterioststic water the”bacteria water”

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LVAngTay
    United States4 months ago
  • Learning a lot

    Really enjoying this podcast, well rounded with lots of actionable help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Micah the renound artist
    United States4 months ago

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120. Jess Kane: Your Cells Are Leaking, Here's How to Fix Them
Q: What does the body need choline for?
Energy, brain function, and as a precursor to acetylcholine, which powers our brains.
120. Jess Kane: Your Cells Are Leaking, Here's How to Fix Them
Q: What are some of the nutrients in like egg yolks and dairy and meats that people are missing out if you're not eating those?
It's the phospholipids, specifically from egg yolks.
118. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum: A New Roadmap to Female Heart Health
Q: How can women better understand their risk for heart disease?
Women should advocate for themselves by being honest about their health, understanding hormonal impacts, and demanding to look deeper into potential cardiovascular issues, especially if standard tests seem normal.
118. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum: A New Roadmap to Female Heart Health
Q: What tests need to be done to really have a full understanding of what's happening?
In addition to standard tests like cholesterol panels and EKGs, women should consider testing for Apolipoprotein B, High-Sensitivity CRP, Hemoglobin A1C, and assessing risk factors like sleep quality and stress.
111. Dr. Amir Vookshoor: Neurosurgeon Secrets For Bulletproof Brain Health
Q: Can you provide your breathwork protocol?
10 to 20 deep breaths per day, ideally increasing to twice daily, focusing on long inhales and exhales to relax the nervous system.

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2. Rocio Salas-Whalen
3. Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum
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