In our modern healthcare system, most people don’t realize they’ve developed a chronic illness until their quality of life is reduced by painful symptoms. But if you regularly measure and monitor your body’s biomarkers, you’re much more likely to prevent disease and extend your healthspan. On today’s show, I’m excited to share this conversation with the longevity doctor of the year. Dr. Darshan Shah is a board-certified surgeon and the founder of Next Health, the world’s first Health Optimization and Longevity Clinic. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an illuminating conversation on the world of longevity medicine and what it actually takes to live a longer, healthier life. In this interview, Dr. Shah is sharing the four main components of longevity medicine and how to take advantage of them for better health. You’re going to learn about the main biomarkers that can affect your health and predict your risk for chronic disease, how to reduce stress and avoid heart disease, and the critical inputs your body needs more than any biohacking tool. Dr. Darshan Shah has a wealth of knowledge in the realm of optimizing health and extending your lifespan, and I know you’re going to love these powerful insights. Enjoy!   In this episode you’ll discover:  The true definition of longevity. (9:53) How we can reverse the trend of chronic diseases. (12:22) The four verticals of longevity medicine. (15:09) How to measure your metabolic health. (15:47) What functional medicine is, and its evolving technology. (15:58) Why preventative medicine hasn’t been used correctly in our healthcare system. (16:53) The different tools that longevity medicine can provide. (17:20) Why lifestyle inputs are more important than biohacking tools. (17:45) What NAD is and how to use it. (20:16) The pros and cons of using nicotine. (23:29) Why the diagnostics of heart disease are evolving. (25:29) How to avoid heart disease. (26:19) Why regularly getting bloodwork assessed is important. (31:01) What it means to be the CEO of your health. (34:06) The three biomarkers that are negatively impacting our longevity. (37:38) How stress and longevity are connected. (42:13) A strategy for mitigating your overall stress load. (43:03) The link between gut health and longevity. (53:30) How to improve your gut health. (55:01)  Items mentioned in this episode include:  Foursigmatic.com/model - Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs! Levels.link/model - Join today and get 2 free months with a one-year membership!  Next Health - Visit Dr. Shah’s health optimization and longevity clinic! DrShah.com/biomarkers - Get your free biomarker guide!  The Stress Inventory Score - Find your risk of stress-induced health conditions.  Athletic Nicotine - Learn more about clean, slow-release nicotine. Connect with Dr. Darshan Shah Website / Podcast / Instagram   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:   Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube    This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Four Sigmatic and Levels. Visit foursigmatic.com/model to get an exclusive discount on mushroom and adaptogen-packed blends to improve your life. Learn how food affects your health with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) from Levels. Join today at levels.link/model and get 2 free months with a one-year membership!