Dr. Benjamin Blue is the Chief Executive Officer of Ora Biomedical, where he leads the company’s mission to develop therapies that target the biology of aging to prevent and treat disease. Dr. Blue holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine and Mechanism of Disease (M3D) from the University of Washington School of Medicine and a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Oregon.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:35 The Million Molecule Challenge to find the enxt longevity molecule

05:15 How many molecules has Ora Biomedical tested

06:45 Most remarkable results in life extension so far

10:45 The process of finding life extension molecules

16:05 What’s the maximum life extension seen

17:15 Join our online community

18:15 Common supplements seen to extend lifespan

21:55 Disappointing molecules for life extension

26:50 Aspects of health and longevity

30:45 Investigating radiation in space and aging

34:35 Likelihood of finding a molecule that extends lifespan by 200-300%

41:05 How does it translate to humans

48:25 Peptides effect on lifespan

52:05 Bottleneck in the longevity science

56:25 What compounds has Ben started taking himself

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:41 Experts framework for bloodwork

03:41 What can bloodwork tell you about your health and what not

18:21 Brad’s top 3 most useful biomarkers

20:21 Matt’s top 3 most useful biomarkers

21:11 Is testosterone testing worth it on the population level

29:01 Michael’s top 3 most useful biomarkers

31:46 Matt’s most misleading biomarker

34:01 Brad’s most misleading biomarker

34:41 Biological age tests

37:22 Join my online community

38:23 ApoB

44:45 HDL cholesterol

48:50 Is low LDL associated with increased mortality

58:45 Blood sugar markers

01:02:12 How important are glucose spikes

01:12:12 How often should you take bloodtests

01:15:35 Liver markers

01:19:30 When you shouldn’t measure everything

01:22:40 Galleri cancer blood test

01:25:17 Cost of bloodworkMatt Kaeberlein PhD is a biogerontologist and professor at University of Washington: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSna7385c3Xg_4Too92NKMw

Michael Lustgarten PhD is an exercise scientist and longevity researcher: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT1UMLpZ_CrQ_8I431K0b-g

Dr Brad Stanfield is a family medicine doctor in New Zealand: https://www.youtube.com/@DrBradStanfield

My 2026 longevity routine: https://youtu.be/OceysodInIo

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:20 Zone 2 cardio

01:20 Barbell back squat

01:38 Pistol squats

02:21 Split squats

02:58 Deadlift

03:26 Pullups

04:40 Pushups

05:44 Barbell row

07:35 Dumbbell row

07:42 Overhead press

08:29 Dumbbell shoulder press

09:01 HIIT

09:35 Delt flies

11:30 Incline bench press

12:21 Decline bench press

12:55 Dips

13:14 Handstand pushups

14:29 Bon Charge sponsorship

15:31 Leg press

16:36 Biceps curls

17:05 Triceps extension

17:19 Yoga

17:45 Hamstring curls

18:41 Knee extension

19:00 Calf raises

20:14 Hammer curls

20:50 Wrist curls

21:30 Farmer carries

22:21 Trap shrugs

22:41 Neck curls

24:20 Good mornings

25:41 Hanging knee raises

26:11 Hanging leg raises

26:58 Sprinting

27:31 Deadhang

28:18 Kettlebell swings

28:59 Rope climb

29:59 Front lever

31:34 Planche

33:05 Crunches

34:00 Back extensions

34:31 L-sit

35:33 L-sit pullups

36:40 Plyometrics

37:11 Walking lunges

37:46 Hip thrust

38:28 Planking

39:20 Cycling

40:30 Soccer

41:50 Basketball

42:11 Volleyball

42:50 Tennis

43:19 Skating

43:35 Skiing

44:08 Mobility

44:31 Gymnastics

45:45 Hockey

46:13 Weighted vest walking

46:45 Track and field

47:00 Golf

48:00 Baseball

48:35 Rowing

48:50 Stair climber

49:30 Jump rope

49:51 Combat sports

50:51 Stretching

52:00 Burpees

52:55 Box jumps

53:30 Medicine ball

53:58 Sled push / pull

54:12 Sandbag

54:55 Wood chopping

56:10 Turkish get-up

57:00 Muscle up

57:40 Skin the cat

58:39 Agility ladders

59:28 Swimming

59:55 Shadow boxing

01:01:10 Animal flow

01:01:55 Ab wheel rollout

01:02:32 Front squat

01:03:28 Stiff leg deadlift

01:03:40 Chi ups

01:04:08 Seal row

01:05:00 Javelin throw

01:05:30 Heavy throws

01:06:28 Olympic weightlifting

01:07:54 Walking

01:08:18 Suitcase carry

01:08:50 Bosu ball squat

01:09:45 Assault bike

01:10:10 Dancing

01:10:47 Handstand

01:11:15 Hiking

01:11:45 Conclusion

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