Your ovaries age faster than any other organ—but what if you could slow that process down?
In this science-meets-soul conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Melissa Cano, cellular health expert and Director of Science at Spermidine Life (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY), to break down the latest research on spermidine—a natural molecule showing powerful potential in extending ovarian health, boosting fertility, and supporting graceful hormone transitions.
We dive into the cutting-edge studies on how spermidine mimics estrogen therapy (without the risks), how it reversed mitochondrial aging in mouse eggs, and what this means for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
If you’re thinking about preserving fertility, supporting perimenopause, or optimizing longevity as a woman—this episode is for you.
We talk about:
05:25 – Spermidine research: From petri dishes to real-world results
10:10 – Why healthspan matters more than lifespan
18:10 – Why women feel aging faster than men
23:30 – The mouse study that “rejuvenated” old eggs
35:20 – Is it possible to test your ovarian mitochondrial health?
40:30 – Foundational fixes before the fancy biohacks
44:00 – Spermidine vs. NAD, rapamycin, and other trendy longevity pills
49:50 – New study: Spermidine vs. estrogen therapy—without the cancer risk
54:50 – Could 50 really be the new 30 for fertility?
1:02:20 – How to source (or eat) spermidine + Dr. Cano’s parting advice
Questions answered in this episode:
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What exactly is spermidine and how does it spark autophagy inside cells?
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Why do women’s ovaries dictate how fast the rest of the body ages?
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How did spermidine make post-menopausal mice fertile again?
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Can supplementing now really delay perimenopause in humans?
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How does spermidine compare with bio-identical estrogen and NAD boosters?
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What simple diet and lifestyle shifts raise natural spermidine levels?
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Could extending the female fertility window rewrite career-and-family timelines?
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