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The 80/20 Rule of Longevity: How to Extend Your Lifespan with Dr. Darshan Shah

Darshan Shah, MD, is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Health, the world’s first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. With expertise in all body systems, he has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery and complex reconstructive procedures. As a Longevity Medicine specialist, he has advised thousands of patients on how to optimize their well-being and extend their healthspan and lifespan.

Dr. Shah earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the United States, and continued his training at the Mayo Clinic. After earning his board certification, he opened medical/surgical centers throughout California, started four companies in the Health and Wellness space, published a book, authored numerous papers, and patented medical devices. Dr. Shah’s belief in continual education and self-improvement has earned him alumni status at Harvard Business School, Singularity University, and other prestigious institutions. His passion longevity and health has led him to engage in over 100+ speaking engagements and appearances.


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How can you optimize your body and brain to extend your longevity?

Most of the time, when you hear about the Pareto Principal, it’s in terms of maximizing your productivity. But you can also use it to elevate your performance when it comes to brain optimization. Understanding which 20% of your health routines contribute to 80% of your results is an absolute game-changer for extending your longevity.

Our guest today is an expert on how to enhance your human biology. Dr. Darshan Shah is a board-certified surgeon and entrepreneur. He’s the Founder of Next Health, the first and largest clinics for human health optimization and longevity.

Right now, you could be adding an extra 15% to your mortality rate and not even know it. But by understanding what to eliminate and where to focus your efforts, you can set yourself on the path towards optimal health and wellness. If you’re looking for the extra edge, both physically and mentally, this episode is for you.

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"Sleep, nutrition, and movement are the Pareto principle of overall health."

Dr. Darshan Shah

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**This week’s show notes are taken from the video — enjoy!**

  • This is how Dr. Shah began his journey in biohacking and health optimization. [2:39]
  • When it comes to looking at optimal health, this is the framework Dr. Shah works through. [7:26]
  • Using the pareto principal to focus on the 20% that will produce 80% of your results, this is where Dr. Shah starts. [9:54]
  • The next thing to look at is this. [15:07]
  • Before you start trying to optimize your sleep, you have to do this first. [18:22]
  • This is Dr. Shah’s go-to sleep tip. [20:28]
  • Once you get those major elements in place, move onto this. [22:58]
  • When it comes to exercise, be sure you’re adding this into your routine. [25:52]
  • If you want to take control of your health, you have approach it like this. [27:55]
  • These are the foundational biomarkers to watch. [29:31]
  • Once you get the necessary data, do this. [32:52]
  • In addition to biomarkers, it’s important to track these areas too. [35:18]
  • These are some of the technologies Dr. Shah uses in his clinic and what the benefits of these therapies are. [38:20]
  • Here are some of the cutting-edge and developing technologies in the world of biohacking. [43:34]
  • You may have heard of NAD recently. Here’s why it’s important. [46:28]
  • If you’re new to health optimization, this is a good starting point. [47:52]
  • Take a screenshot, tag us (@jimkwik & @darshanshahmd), and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.
  • If you want to learn more about Dr. Shah and the services he offers, visit his website, here.

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