Your Metabolism Doesn’t Slow With Age (What No One Tells You) | Dr. William Li on Health & Longevity

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Your Metabolism Doesn’t Slow With Age (What No One Tells You) | Dr. William Li on Health & Longevity

Angela is joined by internationally renowned medical doctor and researcher Dr. William Li for an eye-opening conversation about metabolism, fat loss, and the science of food as medicine.

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Angela is joined by internationally renowned medical doctor and researcher Dr. William Li for an eye-opening conversation about metabolism, fat loss, and the science of food as medicine. Dr. Li debunks common myths, like the belief that metabolism “slows down” with age, and explains how excess body fat, not age, is the real driver of metabolic decline.

Key Takeaways

Metabolism Myths Debunked: Human metabolism remains rock-stable from ages 20–60 and only slightly declines after that. The real issue is excess fat, not aging.

Visceral vs. Brown Fat: Visceral fat harms metabolism, while brown fat is metabolically active and helps burn visceral fat.

Food as Medicine: Everyday foods like tomatoes, berries, extra virgin olive oil, and even coffee can activate brown fat and improve metabolic health.

Lifestyle Choices Matter: Stress, poor sleep, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods slow metabolism. With the right choices, 60 can truly be the new 20.

Personalized Health: There’s no one-size-fits-all prescription. How you live, eat, and manage stress determines how well your metabolism functions.

Timestamps and Key Topics

0:00:00 Introduction
0:04:21 Groundbreaking Global Research on Human Metabolism
0:09:13 The Four Phases of Human Metabolism Explained
0:12:56 How Stress, Sleep, and Lifestyle Choices Affect Metabolism
0:25:03 Food as Medicine: Top Foods to Boost Metabolism Naturally
0:29:21 Brown Fat vs. White Fat: The Secret to Burning Visceral Fat
0:44:25 Discovery of Human Brown Fat and Its Role in Weight Loss
0:48:33 Elemental Eating & Traditional Diets That Support Longevity
0:51:59 Modern Toxins, Processed Foods, and Practical Health Hacks
0:58:36 Cholesterol, Heart Health, and Cardiovascular Prevention
1:05:09 Balancing Metabolic Health, Aging, and Longevity Strategies
1:06:32 Conclusion & How to Connect with Dr. William Li

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ABOUT THE GUEST

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical doctor, researcher, and President/Founder of the Angiogenesis Foundation. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet.
His pioneering research has led to more than 40 new medical treatments for 70+ diseases, including diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has over 11 million views.
Instagram: @drwilliamli
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Website: ⁠drwilliamli.com

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