Italian expert, Valter Longo, has been at the forefront of the aging and nutrition conversation, advocating for a diet that promotes longevity. With a youthful 56 years, Dr. Longo has been studying aging in Italy, a country known for its high number of centenarians, making it an ideal location for his research.

Dr. Longo, a professor of gerontology and director of the U.S.C. Longevity Institute, has developed a plant- and nut-based diet with supplements that mimics fasting, aiming to allow cells to rejuvenate without the negative effects of actual starvation. His work has contributed to the global discussion on how to stay young and healthy as the field of aging research continues to evolve.