80. Dr. Nayan Patel: Your Cells Are Drowning (And One Molecule Can Save Them)
Oxidative stress. Toxin overload. Immune dysfunction. These aren't separate problems—they're all symptoms of your body working overtime on one exhausting job. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist who's dedicated his career to understanding glutathione—the molecule your body produces more than any other. We break down the three proven ways glutathione protects you, why IV and oral supplements have been failing for decades, and the gene mutations that leave 20% of people unable to benefit from traditional glutathione therapy. Most importantly, we discuss the stable glutathione breakthrough that's helping doctors reverse decades of brain fog in minutes. Nayan Patel, Pharm.D, is a pioneering pharmacist and researcher who discovered the first stable form of glutathione in 2007. His 25-year journey to unlock this master antioxidant has led to revolutionary insights about aging, detoxification, and immune function. We Also Discuss: Why Your Body's #1 Job Is Slowly Killing You (And How to Take It Over) The 100+ Daily Toxins Your Liver Must Process (You Can't Avoid Them) Glutathione's Triple Threat: Antioxidant, Detox, and Immune Power Why IV Glutathione Fails: The Shocking Truth About What Really Happens The Gene Factor: 20% of People Can't Use Traditional Glutathione (Are You One?) From Brain Fog to Clarity: Why Some See Results in 5 Minutes Thank You To Our Sponsors: Timeline: Upgrade your energy from within! MitoPure by Timeline helps power up your cells, supporting muscle strength, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Stay active, sharp, and strong at any age! Claim 10% off your first order now at timeline.com/DrShah IM8: Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 20% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Nayan Patel, Pharm.D: Website:https://aurowellness.com/ Instagram: @aurowellness Book: https://aurowellness.com/glutathione-revolution/
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79. Dr. Scott Sherr: Hyperbaric Therapy: This is How Pressure + Oxygen Unlock Healing
Low energy, brain fog, and poor recovery aren’t just part of getting older—they’re often signs that your cells are underperforming. And one major reason? They’re starved for oxygen. In this episode of Extend, I talk with Dr. Scott Sherr, a hyperbaric medicine specialist who helps patients and doctors worldwide use oxygen therapy to restore cellular health. We get into what hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) actually does—not just more oxygen, but how it shifts gene expression, activates stem cells, and supports mitochondrial repair. We also discuss who shouldn’t jump into HBOT too soon, and why testing antioxidant capacity and metabolic function is essential before starting. This isn’t a quick fix—it’s a targeted tool that works when your system is ready. If you’re dealing with lingering symptoms or want to stay sharp and resilient long-term, this episode gives you a clear understanding of how HBOT fits into a true healthspan strategy. Dr. Scott Sherr is a board-certified internist and global expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, with over 20 years of clinical experience. He helps patients and physicians use HBOT to improve recovery, brain health, and long-term cellular function. We Also Discuss: The Real Goal: Longevity and Feeling Amazing Why Most Longevity Advice Misses the Mark Oxygen as Medicine? Inside Hyperbaric Therapy What Actually Happens in a Hyperbaric Chamber Can Oxygen Reverse Inflammation and Fatigue? Using Hyperbaric for Energy, Focus, and Recovery Thank You to Our Sponsor: IM8: Try IM8 today with a 30-day money back guarantee. You can get 20% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. Scott Sherr: Website: https://www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/
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78. Dr. Bill Rawls: Chronic Infections Don’t Go Away—They Go Quiet (Here's How to Reverse Them)
Fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, blood pressure that won’t budge, these aren’t isolated symptoms. They’re your cells signaling that something’s off. In this episode of Extend, I sit down with Dr. Bill Rawls, a board-certified OB/GYN who now focuses entirely on cellular health. We explore why most chronic illness isn’t about your diagnosis, it’s about what’s happening inside your cells. We share the five things every cell needs to function, and what happens when they don’t get them. We also dig into stealth infections like Lyme and Epstein-Barr, and how they stay dormant for years until your body breaks down. Most importantly, we talk solutions: why herbs work when antibiotics don’t, how to support your immune system without overstimulating it, and what real healing looks like. Dr. Bill Rawls is a board-certified physician and author of The Cellular Wellness Solution. His personal health crisis with chronic Lyme led him to develop Restore180, a protocol that’s helped thousands recover from chronic illness by restoring cellular function. We Also Discuss: Why Chronic Illness Keeps Coming Back (And What We’re Getting Wrong) The 5 Things Every Cell Needs to Heal (You’re Missing at Least One) Lyme, EBV, Mold: How Hidden Infections Hijack Your Cells Sick Cells, Silent Symptoms: The Real Root of Chronic Disease Herbs vs. Antibiotics: Why One Heals and the Other Harms Thank You To Our Sponsors: Timeline: Upgrade your energy from within! MitoPure by Timeline helps power up your cells, supporting muscle strength, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Stay active, sharp, and strong at any age! Claim 10% off your first order now at timeline.com/DrShah Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. Bill Rawls: Website: https://rawlsmd.com/ Program: restore180.comInstagram: @rawlsmd
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77. Professor Tim Spector: Your Gut Bacteria Control Your Health More Than Your DNA
Your doctor says your health problems are genetic, so you're destined for the same fate. But what if that's completely wrong? In this episode of Extend, I'm joined by Professor Tim Spector, one of the world's leading microbiome researchers, to reveal the truth: your gut bacteria have more control over your health than your genes do. We explore Tim's 30-year twin study that turned modern medicine upside down, the devastating effects of antibiotics on your internal ecosystem, and why ultra-processed foods are as dangerous as cigarettes. We also dive into why 95% of Americans are dangerously fiber-deficient, and how fermented foods can reduce inflammation like natural steroids. Professor Tim Spector is a genetic epidemiologist at King's College London, co-founder of Zoe, and author of multiple bestselling books on the microbiome. His research on 16,000 twins has revolutionized our understanding of how gut health trumps genetics in determining health outcomes. We Also Discuss: (02:18) 30 Years of Twin Research: The Study That Changed Everything (08:35) The Antibiotic Crisis: Why Your Childhood Meds Are Still Hurting You (11:31) C. Diff and the First Clue About Good vs. Bad Bacteria (22:40) Why Your Gut Microbiome Matters More Than Your Genetics (30:30) The Hidden Connection Between Gut Health and Autoimmune Disease (35:39) Ultra-Processed Foods: The Modern Cigarette Industry (43:51) Why 95% of Americans Are Fiber-Deficient (And Obsessed with Protein) (58:58) The 30 Plants Challenge: Diversity Over Restriction (01:05:22) Sourdough Secrets: Real vs. Fake (Most Is Fake) (01:13:46) Inside the Zoe Kit: Personalized Nutrition Based on Your Biology (01:19:53) GLP-1 Drugs: The Perfect Window for Gut Health Reset (01:27:36) Prebiotics vs. Probiotics vs. Postbiotics: What Actually Works (01:41:29) The Food for Life Cookbook: 100 Recipes for Your Microbiome Thank You for Our Sponsors: TruNiagen: Whether you are looking to stay sharp, feel more energized or simple age better, go to https://www.truniagen.com/ IFit: If you are looking to elevate your home gym fitness experience with the best in fitness tech, choose IFIT. Go to https://www.ifit.com/NextHealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/IM8: Get 20% off your first order with code DRSHAH at https://im8health.com/discount/DRSHAH. Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Professor Tim Spector: Instagram: @tim.spector Website: https://zoe.com/en-us Pre-Order Ferment
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76. Shawn Stevenson : This is What We Lost When We Stopped Eating Together
What if the real reason you’re gaining weight, feeling wired, or struggling to nourish your family isn’t about willpower—but the culture you live in? On this episode of Extend, I’m joined by Shawn Stevenson—nutritionist, bestselling author, and host of The Model Health Show—to explore how our food environment, not personal discipline, is fueling the chronic disease crisis. If you’re raising kids, trying to eat better, or just feel overwhelmed by ultra-processed foods, this conversation cuts through the noise. We unpack the science behind shared meals, how family dinner regulates your stress hormones, why many “healthy” foods aren’t, and what it takes to create a home culture that supports real health. Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author, nutritionist, and the creator of The Model Health Show, which has ranked as the #1 health podcast in the U.S. He’s the author of Eat Smarter and The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, blending nutrition science with practical strategies for home-cooked meals that heal. We Also Discuss: This Isn’t About Food. It’s About Culture. One Meal That Lowers Disease Risk? Why You’re Craving What You Crave How Ultra-Processed Foods Hijack Your Brain Seed Oils, Satiety & the $1 Lie “Healthy” Labels Are Lying to You Calories Aren’t the Problem. This Is. The Longevity Hack No One Talks About: Dinner Together Thank You for Our Sponsors: TruNiagen: Whether you are looking to stay sharp, feel more energized or simple age better, go to https://www.truniagen.com/IFit: If you are looking to elevate your home gym fitness experience with the best in fitness tech, choose IFIT. Go to https://www.ifit.com/Nexthealth: Your destination for cutting-edge health optimization—from IV therapy to hormone balancing. Explore at https://www.next-health.com/Vitaboom: For supplements you can trust and wellness solutions tailored to your health, visit https://vitaboom.com/ Learn more about Dr. Shah: Website: https://www.drshah.com/ Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Shawn Stevenson: Website: themodelhealthshow.com Instagram: @shawnmodel
Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan.
Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results.
That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock.
I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health.
Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.
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