David Sinclair, a 53-year-old Harvard scientist and antiaging researcher, claims that his “biological age” is ten years younger than his chronological age.
“My calculated biological age has been going down for the past decade or more, to the point where I’m predicted to live at least a decade longer than I would have if I hadn’t done anything,” he previously told Insider.
Sinclair attributed this to a variety of lifestyle modifications, including a plant-based diet, abstaining from alcohol, and adhering to a rigid morning regimen that included “nontoxic” toothpaste, coconut oil pulling, and intermittent fasting.
While the term “biological age” is somewhat ambiguous, some scientists and health advocates believe that a person’s “biological age” might differ from their chronological age, or the number of years they have lived, as reported by Insider’s Hilary Brueck.
According to the National Institute on Aging, “biological age means the true age that our cells, tissues, and organ systems appear to be, based on biochemistry.”
David Sinclair’s daily ritual
While Sinclair’s eating habits vary from day to day, he discussed his morning regimen, which stresses dental health, with GQ.
1. Oil extraction
“I’ll start by rinsing my mouth with coconut oil — pulling it — because that improves my mouth microbiome,” Sinclair explained.
According to Medical News Today, oil pulling started as an Indian folk treatment and is simply the process of swishing oil around in your mouth for up to 20 minutes.
According to Insider’s Thea Glassman, the oil eliminates germs from gums, cuts through plaque, and removes toxins.
