Will intermittent fasting affect human lifespan? | Dr. Mark Mattson
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Robust scientific evidence indicates that exercise is beneficial for human health. But does it extend lifespan? Animal models show that exercise alone – even in conjunction with an otherwise healthy lifestyle – doesn't extend lifespan the way intermittent fasting does. Although exercising animals are less likely to have cardiovascular disease or diabetes, they still experience cancer and kidney disease, it's difficult to extrapolate (or discount) the effects of exercise. Even so, Dr. Mattson and Dr. Patrick both agree that exercise has profound effects on mental wellbeing, as described in their personal anecdotes. In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson shares his opinions regarding the possible life-extension properties of intermittent fasting.
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