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“VO2 max measures the greatest rate at which the body can take in and use oxygen during maximal exercise. In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's presentation for Biote, she describes cardiorespiratory fitness as a powerful marker of healthy aging.”

“The human findings are most directly relevant to selected muscle outcomes and mitochondrial biomarkers, with longer-term effects on metabolic health and aging still under investigation.”

“In certain tissues, especially with aging and specific diseases, those NAD pools can become disrupted or depleted, which led to the idea that restoring them to more youthful levels might improve aspects of aging.”

“It also promotes the production of ketones, especially beta-hydroxybutyrate, an anti-aging molecule that demonstrates the capacity to delay the onset of aging-related diseases and improve mitochondrial health.”

“Many factors contribute to this imbalance, including a sedentary lifestyle and dietary insufficiencies. Building muscle and maintaining function and strength in youth and midlife can forestall the inevitable periods of disuse and disease that occur throughout life and increase with aging.”

“Exercise is essential in preventing age-related physical and mental decline. Sarcopenia, the loss of skeletal muscle tissue with age, is one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence in older adults.”

“In this Aliquot, experts Dr. Brad Schoenfeld and Dr. Stuart Philips provide tips for optimizing gym time and share the workout routines and healthy lifestyle behaviors they practice to promote healthy aging.”

“Engaging in resistance exercise for bone health takes on greater significance as we age, as bone mass decreases markedly, especially in women, who comprise nearly 80 percent of all osteoporosis cases.”