New Longevity Research on Protein Intake & Exercise is the Best News You’ll Hear All Year 

56, started smoking at 12, quit 3 months ago. Down 35 pounds on clean keto. No longer obese, but still 20-25 pounds to go. Walking 6000+ steps a day. I feel so much better than 3 months ago. Building a home gym and plan to start lifting when it's done (couple weeks to.go) Even it it isn't adding years to my life, it's adding life to my years. The bonus it is adding some years is just an extra bonus. Thanks Thomas!

This is GREAT news. I'm 63 years old and lost 55 lbs over 10 months with low carb - I still have 15 to go. AND I just started Lifting weights and doing HIIT - and I never really exercised because I was 70 lbs overweight for 40 years. So this is great news to me! Also eating about 80 grams of protein a day when I used to eat about 20. Thank you for teaching me how to change my life and add years to it as well! ❤❤❤

My fav video so far. Explains exactly what seemed to have happened to me. I'm 54 , and I honestly I feel like I'm in my 30s It wasn't so long ago that I was always feeling fatigued and lethargic. And even a moderate amount of exercise would make me feel like I needed to rest the entire next day. I felt inefficient and just....OLD. But then about a year and a half ago I switched to a low carb mediteranian diet. Salmon, high quality olive oil, green veggies, ect. Started working out routinely. Started losing belly fat and some 3 or 4 months into this thing, and out of nowhere, I just started waking up every morning with tons of energy! I mean let's move type energy I hadn't felt since I was in my 30s. I will never ever go back to my old way of living. So it's so fascinating to hear Thomas explain it like this. Thank you Thomas🙏

I am 81 years young and have lived Ketovore for the last 4 years. It is not a diet but a way of life. I dropped 50 pounds and my Docter told me to not loose anymore weight. I never have been told that. I still cook and clean every day and feel better than I did at 40. It is never too late. Much Aloha to you and all the good info over the years!

Great information, thanks! I'm 66 and been eating low inflammation foods, no sugar, low carbs, getting plenty of protein, good fats, and intermittent fasting, with lots of physical exercise multiple times a week for the last 4 years, especially HIT. Lost 35 lbs and don't want to lose any more. Working on building more muscle and keeping it, without losing any more weight. Healthier than I was at 40. Low carbs really keeps the BP low and glucose/ketones running at good levels with good insulin response. I take no medications.

I honestly have never heard that sentiment about smoking. All doctors i happened to talk to about smoking in my lifetime, decades back even, told me that a few years after quitting people's bodies generally would be almost entirely repaired from it in their experience.

Thomas, thank you for all that you do and for staying current! My husband and I followed you for many years especially during the keto/low-carb phase we were in. It definitely helped our weight but I’m now realizing that we really needed to try to build more muscle. My naturopath recently recommended Peter Attia’s book and now that I am newly retired really looking forward to building more muscle. Hopefully you can do an updated video on building muscle over 60. I hope it’s not too late. Thank you again for all that you do! We are so much healthier for it! ❤

Just a word on the presentation. This simple, face to the camera, making virtual eye contact like a real conversation is MUCH better than the irritating, contrived multi camera look where one minute you're talking to me and the next you are speaking to someone stood behind me in the corner. Bravo!

Thank you for Caring

Thomas, I've been out of pocket, but I'm back. And it's so great to find you're still at the front of everything!! You're just awesome.

Thank you, Thomas!

Great video, straight to the point and full of goodies info. 😃

Grateful for your science based corroboration of my instinct and intuitive take. ❤

You’re the man. Motivating people to value their lives and to not give up.

That's just the pep talk I needed!

I’ve been doing a grand experiment on myself for decades. Workout 5 times a week, mostly lifting weights, never smoked but have an occasional micro brew, eating nutritionally dense foods and taking some supplements to see if I can make it to 100 years like my grandmother. Just hoping a cement truck doesn’t run over me and ruin my experiment ! Dad made it to 91 and Mom will be 92 in 2 months.

A very positive delivery of this excellent news. Thanks.

Even though the scientific terminology isn’t “exact” you definitely get your point across in a way most can grasp. Thanks for the video.

There seems to be a big surge in breaking old paradigms with health. Meats, low carb, how bad alcohol really is for you, etc etc.... Thomas, you do a great job bringing new information to light and correcting the record when new intel comes out somewhat refuting how you believed it before. This is indeed very uplifting news to get people up and out lifting and exercising.

Very good video. Thank you.

Thank you thank thank thank you….cutting through the fluff & getting to the point ….i love this channel

Thank you Thomas. 63 and wanting tons more time with my grandchildren. Physically difficult to daily fast and Keto diet. Still doing some strength exercise and running I recently started increasing protein beyond keto suggestion

Great information, being 65 I qm all about help with the longer quality of life

Thank you so much for all your videos. I am enjoying many of the products that you have suggested for both flavor, and health benefits alike. I would also like to try the Bowmar Protein Powder flavors as an occasional healthy treat. However, if my understanding is correct from what I am reading online, there seems to be some questions regarding the accuracy of Bowmar's nutritional label regarding the protein content being much lower. I wondered if you were aware of any resolution regarding this issue, or if you could address it. Thanks.

Bloody awesome, way to go TD you da man, woo!

Today's my 54th Birthday, thanks for this gift of hopeful info, Thomas! 🥳🥳🥳

Very sound advice and encouragement! Great article and appreciate you breaking it down into layman’s terms for us over 50’s…😂

Please. Is there a link to the study showing improved health and longevity with increased protein as we age?

Very interesting great content.

There’s been some breakthroughs in the ability to lengthen telomeres. I wonder how that may affect your health with smokers and how much it increases your life expectancy with increasing shortened telomeres.

That is because you are always regenerating cells and health. Depends what you feed yourself. My Mom completely transformed herself at the age of 70 and then lived healthy for 17 years till she easily died with no old aged diseases. No suffering. I can tell her story if you want. She walked everyday for 13 years starting at the age of 70! This explanation you are saying is exactly my Mom's story. I would be able to prove what you are saying with my Mom's story. She started her health journey at 70 years old!!!!! It was the best gift she gave us, her family. 🎉🎉🎉

Hey Thomas, it's time for an update on your Ramadhan fasting video. Thanks.

Yes good news, new hope thanks!

My favorite health channel

353 pounds at my high when 58 (57 BMI). Two years ago I went on Keto and dropped 160 pounds (picked back up about 7 pounds and have stayed about that plateau for half a year). Always was a walker and periodically did rowing. Now I am consistently walking/stepping/rowing 25K a day (audiobooks and a dog help that), row about 3x/week (included in the 25K/day), and resistance train 2-3x/wk. My body fat is probably around 25% right now. I can do resistance training 1 1/2 hours hitting 17 exercises with 12 x 3 reps. My diet is high in protein with satiety fat (fat sources mostly avocado, EVOO, butter when cooking, lean steak cuts, skinless chicken, and Greek Yogurt) and lots of non-starchy vegetables and blackberries/raspberries. Would like to drop another 20 pounds and get down to 20% body fat.

Do you recommend having a scoop of protien in your bullet coffe in the mornings?

It's never too late to be your best self today

Wow, this all seems pretty compelling!

I DO MED LOW CARB AND WORKOUT 3X A WEEK 72 NEXT MONTH AND FEEL GREAT

Is there a protein shake at Costco worth considering?

I wonder what your thoughts are about the Katalyst system,

The key takeaways from Thomas DeLauer's discussion on longevity research include: 1. **Lifestyle Changes at Any Age:** Contrary to previous beliefs, making lifestyle changes at any age, including later in life, can significantly impact life expectancy and overall health. 2. **Quitting Smoking:** Research shows that quitting smoking at various ages, even as late as between 45 and 54, can add years to one's life, challenging the notion that "the damage is done." 3. **Physical Activity Benefits:** Increasing daily physical activity, even starting in one's 50s or 60s, can substantially reduce all-cause mortality. A moderate increase in exercise, such as 20 minutes per day over five years, can lower the risk of dying by 24%. 4. **Protein Intake in Older Adults:** Contrary to the idea that older adults should reduce protein intake, increasing protein consumption can improve muscle mass and health span. Adding a protein shake daily is suggested as an easy way to increase protein intake. 5. **Mitochondrial Health:** Mitochondrial biogenesis, the process of creating new mitochondria, is crucial for maintaining energy and vitality. Interventions like caloric restriction, fasting, or low-carb diets can stimulate this process, improving mitochondrial quality and quantity even in older age. 6. **Holistic Approach to Longevity:** The video emphasizes a comprehensive approach to enhancing longevity, focusing on smoking cessation, increased physical activity, proper nutrition, and maintaining mitochondrial health as key factors. 7. **Empowerment Over Genetics:** DeLauer encourages focusing on modifiable lifestyle factors rather than genetic predispositions, offering a hopeful perspective for those looking to improve their longevity and quality of life through actionable changes.

BASED. VIDEO. for the algorithm 💪

I'm doing a metabolic Reboot now and using my favorite protein supplement that also helps to burn fat.

Thomas. For fun today listen there's good memories "If you not pushing self hard it's not worth it" Again, memories about your show "add fish oils with protein" am I right:) From Craig the in middle of strict military plan. New horizons in betterment ahead I can imagine. Thanks Thomas. From UK.

When you say fasting, does intermittent fasting count as well?

You got me on ACV.Keto which made me lose a lot of muscle and hair fallout after 3 months.At 78 and have been in and out of gyms since 1965. Glad to hear you can change your mind.Thankyou for your channel.

I love this

Wonderful help👏👏🫡

Lost a bunch of weight on KETO and lots of physical activity. Yet my grandmother was overweight, she smoked and drank everyday and lived to 89. Never lost her memory or mobility.

Hi Thomas! As your channel is so heavily dense with comments, you may not see this, but I hope you do! You mention adding a protein shake a day, which indeed is not that hard at all. You can have one with a meal instead of having say water or tea (or whatever beverage). I notice that protein shakes spike insulin and sugar (the protein shakes are super refined so quickly get into the system). What do you suggest one does to slow that process down? I have included the sake with olive oil, flax seeds, chia seeds, and avocado to add more fat. Thoughts?

I’m 61 and about a month from getting 100 24kg kettlebell swings done in under 5 minutes, something I’ve done many times before. So glad science thinks it’s a good idea.

I'm 60, mentally 25😁. I just retired and started eating a higher protein diet and started working out. I always say "Your only too old when you're dead!"

In my 60’s. Working out up to 1 hour per day, weights, Pilates and running mixed and eat more protein now than ever. Feel fabulous.

Who trains wins. Good video.

Honestly? Regarding the older population and protein, I believe people on fixed incomes try to save money by buying less meat.

This is epic news. Absolutely incredible and mind blowing. Protein and training = Longevity

Great news.

I have always exercised. But was a drinker. Just quit drinking and 5 weeks sober. So that will help

i struggle to get through a protein shake per day, plus eat more than one meal. cant do it. i get too full

Ask not what your Genetics can do for you, Ask what you can do for your Genetics

I love how you say "lower carb" not "low carb" - that is the most important takeaway here! Every now and then complex carbs are good!

Interesting info about the protein intake, what about okinawans living so long yet they mainly eat a low protein diet?

See this is yet another reason I do Atkins and NOT keto: high protein, moderate fat, low-carb....to ensure enough protein. And when you follow this you do NOT I repeat you do NOT need to drink a damn protein shake every day. I'm nearly 54. Lost 40 lbs in 7 months last year doing this.

One of the most informative videos I've seen, particularly relating to protein intake and age.Thank you.

4:51 that steak is so raw!

Bring on the Biltong!

Is bowmar protein keto friendly? 6gs of carbs seems high

I’m 83 and I swear by my Tera Whey protein

Thomas, what's the most important thing when choosing good quality whey protein powder?

Can you say something more about Proteine Concentrate, because you said that you changed your mind.

If bomar nutrition came out with a dairy free option I’d buy it.

At 59yo I weighed 347lbs. Today at 60yo I'm at 210lbs. Workout 2 hours 4x a week. Hard workouts. You can reverse a lot of damage with the proper diet and real exercise, not going at it with a half azzed effort. People don't recognize me, I'm off all meds and machines. I outlift guys at the gym over half my age and my physique looks way better. Not bragging, just saying it CAN be done if you WANT it bad enough.

It never ceases to amaze me how many health experts don't know that "mitochondria" is the plural of mitochondrion.

There's exercise, and there's *_exercise._* The intensity and type comes into question.

Scotland Sharing 🍺📡🍺

Tgat protein is hard to afford once you’re on a fixed income. But lentils and rice are inexpensive and might be an option for some.

The key takeaways from Thomas DeLauer's discussion on longevity research include: 1. **Lifestyle Changes at Any Age:** It's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can significantly impact life expectancy and health span. Changes such as quitting smoking, increasing physical activity, and adjusting dietary habits can add years to one's life, even if initiated later in life. 2. **Quitting Smoking:** Research shows that quitting smoking at any age can extend life expectancy. Even those who quit smoking between the ages of 45 and 54 can see a substantial increase in lifespan, challenging the notion that the damage from smoking is irreversible after a certain age. 3. **Physical Activity:** Increasing daily physical activity has a direct, inverse correlation with all-cause mortality. A study highlighted by DeLauer found that adding just 20 minutes of exercise per day over five years can reduce the risk of dying by 24%, emphasizing the importance of movement regardless of age. 4. **Protein Intake in Older Adults:** Contrary to previous beliefs, increasing protein intake as one ages can improve health span and potentially extend life expectancy. Older adults, especially those over 50, are encouraged to increase their protein intake to support muscle health and overall vitality. 5. **Mitochondrial Health:** Mitochondrial biogenesis, the process of creating new mitochondria, is crucial for maintaining energy, strength, and vitality. This process can be stimulated through exercise, intermittent fasting, and low-carb diets, and is beneficial even in older age, contrary to previous beliefs that mitochondrial damage was largely irreversible. 6. **Empowerment to Change:** DeLauer's message empowers individuals to take control of their health through actionable lifestyle changes, regardless of their current age or past lifestyle choices. The focus is on what can be changed and improved rather than dwelling on past behaviors. 7. **Holistic Approach to Longevity:** A combination of quitting harmful habits like smoking, engaging in regular physical activity, optimizing protein intake, and focusing on mitochondrial health forms a comprehensive approach to improving longevity and quality of life. 8. **Practical Recommendations:** Simple, practical recommendations such as adding a protein shake to one's daily diet are provided as easy ways to incorporate these changes into everyday life, making the goal of improved longevity more attainable.

I’m on the living longer but with younger longevity wagon don’t die

👍🤩💝Thank you. 🙏💝

It could just be that people who are able to eat more protein when they are older have more money and therefore have access to a more comfortable life and better health care

Sooo, more Beer, Got it!

Protein shakes? Oh my. Please do some research on emulsifiers, stabilizers, food suspension agents, and thickeners.

Does that mean I should stop smoking 1 pack a day and drinking whisky for breakfast?

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Bowmar whey protein shakes are good, but I add Splenda. They aren’t sweet enough. Dr. Layne Norton and Dr. Mike Israetel (sp?) both insist that non-nutritive sweeteners are not harmful. The meta analysis just doesn’t support beliefs about them causing diabetes or cancer.

Regarding BOWMAR NUTRITION: So @ThomasDeLauer - this lawsuit says Bowmar was sued for over claiming their protein content: "In October 2021, consumers sued Bowmar Nutrition, saying laboratory testing proved some of its products have 10% to 67% fewer grams of protein than advertised, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch. Some of those claims were dismissed in March, according to the Capital Dispatch, but the case continues." What''s the latest?

Raw milk? ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

want immortality?

I have to agree with the point said at 4:30 at least. Kids will grow on literally any food; their growth would be impacted more by exercising than by the food itself. As you grow, your diet clearly has a direct impact. It's unfortunate but it just happens that way.

Haven't you said in your protein powder guide 4 years ago that whey protein concentrate is trash... and then today you promote a product mainly made of whey protein concentrate? What changed?

Views about MSM powder?

i was thinking of quitting smoke...

high calorie burn is just a marker of better health. it's not a causal factor making you live longer. take in lower amount of calories and exercise enough.

It might be the best news you've heard for elderly people, but for younger folks it might serve the opposite role letting them think it's not necessary to start living healthy already, because there will still be time to do that later, it won't be to late also later... 😉

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Really? People use to think that damaging your body at 50 and 60 had no affect on longevity? That doesn't even make sense.

So your saying i can keep smoking until im 44. Nice

Doesn't this protein shake yo recommend have natural flavoring and inflammatory oils? I read that Flavcity protein products contain all solid non gmo ingredients. Why aren't you recommending the best like bobby?😮

Protein powder is expensive, better off adding more eggs