12.13 Nutrition & Aging: Emerging Research - by Ed Bauman, Ph.D.

Review

This past Thursday night brought us Ed Bauman to talk about nutrition and aging. Dr. Bauman found a keenly interested audience and not all were in the throws of geezerhood. I suspect Ed is widely known to provide humor and entertainment with his updates on recent discoveries behind the ironic curtain, the quest for that perfect balance of enjoying one's life without killing oneself. He presented his data with a very matter-of-fact delivery, even though much of it presumed at least a moderate interest in nutrition, or at least some personal involvement with the fate of one's carcass. We did learn that, “Health is about peace in the cell”. Some feared he would deliver a sermon about the fate of those who would sully the holy temple by having a good time while on planet earth. "Eat more roots and bark!" He did not. On the other hand, the words of Granny echoed in my ear, "Health food doesn't make you live longer; it just seems longer," as we left Coffee Catz and headed out into the night in search of something alcoholic. Oh do try the Mescal; the worm is organic.

Ed Bauman at Science Buzz Cafe on December 13th, 2007

Ed Bauman at Science Buzz Cafe on December 13th, 2007

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Ed Bauman, Ph.D.
Director: Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts

We are all aging, even as we read this. The question of the evening is can we slow the process of aging with optimal nutrition? If so, how do we account for individuality? Recent findings on how nutrition affects gene expression will be discussed as well as ways to identify key elements of biochemical individuality that influence quality and quantity of life. Join us for an evening that will provide a healthy dose of sizzling food for thought.