Dr. Pooja Gidwani

12/16/2025

A recent Aging US study examined theobromine exposure and markers of biological aging, including epigenetic age acceleration and telomere length. Higher theobromine levels were associated with slower epigenetic aging and longer telomeres.

This does not mean eating more chocolate slows aging. It reinforces something more important - specific compounds can interact with aging biology long before disease appears.

Theobromine is associated with slower epigenetic ageing
Ramy Saad1,2 , Ricardo Costeira1 , Pamela R. Matías-García3 , Sergio Villicaña1 , Christian Gieger3 , Karsten Suhre4 , Annette Peters5,6 , Gabi Kastenmüller7 , Ana Rodriguez-Mateos8 , Cristina Dias9 , Cristina Menni1,10,11 , Melanie Waldenberger3 , Jordana T. Bell1
https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206344

12/14/2025

How well you move predicts how well you’ll age.

Gait is one of the strongest predictors of how well we age because it reflects brain health, balance, and neuromuscular coordination…and can prevent falls.

Small walking changes today protect mobility later.

Send this to someone you don’t want to see fall!

11/21/2025

A new Stanford study analyzed the biological age of 11 organs. The brain was the strongest predictor of mortality.

Researchers built aging clocks for the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, muscles, and immune system… but none of them predicted lifespan as accurately as the brain.

People whose brains were “older” than their chronological age had a much higher risk of death even when the rest of their organs looked healthy. Because the brain controls almost everything that keeps you alive - metabolic stability, inflammation, memory, autonomic function, mood, movement, hormones, and cardiovascular regulation.

When the brain ages faster, the whole system ages with it. When the brain stays young, you do too.

Protect your brain: sleep deeply, lift weights, challenge your mind, manage stress, stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and stay connected to people you love. Do it for your longevity.

https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/07/brain-mortality.html

11/16/2025

GLP-1s are a cornerstone of my practice - from body recomposition to reducing inflammation to stabilizing metabolic pathways and the reduction of visceral fat.

But peptides don’t stop there.

Regenerative peptides like BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, and MOTS-C work at the cellular level to accelerate recovery, enhance muscle growth, support mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress, promote deeper sleep, and optimize performance.

During The Longevity Advantage panel for LA I asked her favorites - watch until the end to hear which ones she chose and why.

Link in bio to book an intro call.

11/12/2025

11/11/2025

What does the future of longevity hold?

Peptides. EBOO. Stem cells. Mitochondrial transplants. transplants, senolytics, AI biomarkers, etc. the frontier keeps expanding.

But foundation of health optimization is evergreen. Sleep. Nutrition. Mindfulness. Connection. Movement.

Everything else in longevity is just layered on top.

10/30/2025

Everyone’s tracking their sleep, but what do those numbers really mean?

At The Longevity Advantage during LA Tech Week I asked .md of what actually matters in your sleep data.

If you’re a founder, executive, an investor, or a high performer - you need to hear this. Share this with someone who obsessively tracks their sleep.

09/28/2025

I’m excited to host The Longevity Advantage during LA Tech Week — an exclusive rooftop salon exploring Strategic Longevity™ for high-performing founders, executives, and investors.

This curated evening will feature a fireside conversation + interactive Q&A on how performance medicine extends mental, metabolic, and emotional stamina for leadership. Guests will connect with a hand-selected peer group over wellness-inspired bites, mocktails, and rooftop views.

⚡ Space is limited. RSVP to request attendance — final confirmations will be sent to selected guests.

📅 October 15, 2025 | 5–7 PM
📍 West LA

Hosted by Dr. Pooja Gidwani, MD, MBA

✨ Thank you to our sponsors:
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Moment Partners
Labmarket

09/15/2025

Most people think of a DEXA scan as just a bone density test. I call it a financial audit of your health - muscle and bone are your assets, and fat is your liability.

A DEXA scan really shows:
- Whether “normal” weight on the scale is hiding poor muscle-to-fat balance
- How much of your weight loss is muscle vs. fat (crucial for anyone on GLP-1s)
- Visceral fat levels, one of the strongest predictors of chronic disease

DEXA gives you what the scale can’t, and is ideal for tracking trends over time that strongly correlate to longevity.

You know EXACTLY who needs to hear this. Send this post to them.

From my recent feature in - thanks for writing this informative piece!