Durk Pearson And Sandy Shaw, Authors Of Life Extension (1980s)

Lilac

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My interest in health dates to the 1980s and the appearance of Durk Pearson on The Merv Griffin Show. The book by Durk and his partner, Sandy Shaw, was a best-seller. The mystery celebrity follower they talked about in their book was later revealed to be Clint Eastwood.

Today I know that some of their recommendations back then were not Peaty. (For decades, I did not eat several hours before bedtime so as not to suppress the release of growth hormone during sleep and lose the accompanying fat loss.) But there was a lot of good advice in the book, too. (For example, I ate butter and avoided charred foods and rancid oil.)

I can't find the Merv Griffin appearances on YouTube. Merv was always so curious and an excellent interviewer. It's a shame he didn't "discover" Ray Peat in the 80s. But here's a clip from The Mike Douglas Show. Very interesting from a Peat perspective. (BTW, I remember that Ray cited the Life Extension magazine not too long ago.)

 

Birdie

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I think that Life Extension was bought out in the 90s though, so no longer connected to Dirk and Sandy. I always wondered what happened to them.
 

Gawdawg

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I think that Life Extension was bought out in the 90s though, so no longer connected to Dirk and Sandy. I always wondered what happened to them.
Dirk and Sandy never owned Life Extension. They were only brand ambassadors of Life Extension. Bill Faloon is the owner from day one.
 
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