Dr Nickhil Jakatdar blog

From glucose to ketones and beyond – The body’s five fuels explained

We all know that our food provides the fuel our bodies need to function. Although most of us are familiar…

2 weeks ago

Everyday lessons from endurance training — with Saiyami Kher

Every week, I speak to one accomplished global expert in the longevity space on the science and practice of what…

3 weeks ago

Zone 2 vs zone 5 – How oxygen and lactate shape body and brain

When you exercise, your body doesn’t just “burn calories.” It switches between different energy or “training zones” depending on how…

2 months ago

Zone 2 vs zone 5 – How oxygen and lactate shape body and brain

When you exercise, your body doesn’t just “burn calories.” It switches between different energy or “training zones” depending on how…

2 months ago

The Indian masala dabba – The ultimate longevity supplement

Most spice racks are built for flavor. But the traditional Indian masala dabba, a circular box filled with seven or…

3 months ago

My protein playbook – How to eat for muscle, metabolism & aging well

If there’s one macronutrient that deserves more attention as we age, train, or aim for better metabolic health — it’s…

4 months ago

The science-backed diet-and-fasting blueprint for a longer, healthier life

“What’s the most effective diet and fasting framework that helps improve both lifespan and health span?” This is a question…

5 months ago

Introducing the longevity lab – The go-to community for credible and sustainable healthspan and longevity insights

Every day I am bombarded with conflicting health advice on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Everyone speaks with confidence even when…

6 months ago

Why VO₂ max might be the most important number in your health journey

We live in an age of data. Every wearable, every health check-up, every app is throwing numbers at us —…

7 months ago

Tips to sustainably achieve your health goals in 2025

In my first post of 2025, I launched the Health Resolution Challenge. We just finished week 1 of the 28 day…

9 months ago