Arch Gerontol Geriatr January 2023 PMID 39070609

A Science-Based Review of the World's Best-Selling Book on Aging.

Charles Brenner

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The group mostly expresses skepticism about Sinclair's book, calling it a 'source of misinformation' and labeling Sinclair a 'fabulist,' which shows strong disagreement and critical engagement. The tone reflects deep concern about the book's potential to spread falsehoods, emphasizing the need for scientific rigor in discussions of aging. Overall, this collective reaction demonstrates active engagement but limited consensus on agreement, with notable concern about the book’s misleading nature.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions criticize Sinclair's book as a source of misinformation, indicating disagreement with its claims and scientific validity.

InterestModerate interest

While many find the topic relevant due to concerns about misinformation and aging, the tone suggests a focus on critique rather than curiosity, reflecting moderate interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants actively discuss the book’s accuracy, share reviews, and debate scientific validity, showing deep engagement with the subject.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight concerns about false claims and misinformation spreading through popular books, which could influence public perception and scientific discourse, but overall influence remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The text reviews the most popular book on aging from a scientific perspective, analyzing its claims and insights.
  • It highlights the book's key messages about how aging occurs and potential ways to slow it down based on current research.
  • The review also discusses the accuracy and limitations of the book's advice, emphasizing the importance of scientifically supported strategies for healthy aging.]

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Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b

Sep 27, 2022 · 205 likes · 40 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

if you read lifespan and need a 3 minute orientation about aging, start here even if you didn't, this is the place to start https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b

Jun 5, 2023 · 52 likes · 5 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

a devastating take down of @davidasinclair sirtuin theory of aging & anti-aging supplement regimen by @CharlesMBrenner https://t.co/8jqTxkmCz3 we'd make progress if David responded in kind, but something tells me he won't...

Oct 3, 2022 · 38 likes · 2 shares · 8,597 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

he's the greatest story teller of his generation a fabulist and not someone who uses the scientific process to see how things work as i have written in this book review, he is a highly influential source of misinformation hype hurts https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ https://t.co/6CRmAYBwWh

Mar 23, 2023 · 28 likes · 5 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

@EthantheFlaneur @davidasinclair please read next to this short review and let me know which is more informative https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ

Jun 11, 2023 · 27 likes · 1 share · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

i reviewed lifespan as well https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b it's an influential source of misinformation about aging https://t.co/VeLuqjc13N

Mar 21, 2024 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 57,021 followers View post →

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Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

here's review of said book https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ https://t.co/rPYLfMFhxt

Jul 16, 2024 · 5 likes · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

as for @davidasinclair, he is a known fabulist a summary of his book is here https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b

Apr 28, 2024 · 5 likes · 57,021 followers View post →
Jan Soroczynski
@Jan_Soro · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: i reviewed lifespan as well https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b it's an influential source of misinformation about aging

Mar 21, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,313 followers View post →
James Shadiow, PhD
@ShadiowPhD · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: i reviewed lifespan as well https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b it's an influential source of misinformation about aging

Mar 21, 2024 · 2 shares · 27 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

i reviewed lifespan as well https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b it's an influential source of misinformation about aging https://t.co/VeLuqjc13N

Mar 21, 2024 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Anomic Aphasia
@AphasiaAnomic · X

A Science-Based Review of the World’s Best-Selling Book on Aging - PMC https://t.co/zMUQmZKL2Q

Feb 18, 2024 · 125 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

@Andy66575000 @StevenAustad yes and the review of lifespan is here https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ

Jan 25, 2024 · 57,021 followers View post →
Thomas Purtzer
@ThomasPurtzer · X

A Science-Based Review of the World’s Best-Selling Book on Aging - PMC. I read the book “Lifespan: Why We Age—- and Why We Don’t Have To” by David Sinclair. I’m a retired 70 year old doctor who does not believe that “AGING IS A DISEASE”. Nor is alcoholism https://t.co/bC7yDtQYLw

Jan 1, 2024 · 953 followers View post →
SMarconeri44
@SMarconeri44 · X

RT @thekatfu:

Dec 22, 2023 · 1 share · 1,582 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

@renatopllopes @twder01 @davidasinclair no and his public communications cause significant harm https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b

Jul 26, 2023 · 2 likes · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

@EthantheFlaneur @davidasinclair please read next to this short review and let me know which is more informative https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ

Jun 11, 2023 · 27 likes · 1 share · 57,021 followers View post →
Tetrahedral
@Tetrahedral2 · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: if you read lifespan and need a 3 minute orientation about aging, start here even if you didn't, this is the place to…

Jun 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 89 followers View post →
James Stuber
@uberstuber · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: if you read lifespan and need a 3 minute orientation about aging, start here even if you didn't, this is the place to…

Jun 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 5,634 followers View post →
Joe Garma
@joegarma · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: if you read lifespan and need a 3 minute orientation about aging, start here even if you didn't, this is the place to…

Jun 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 412 followers View post →
Jamie Timmons
@metapredict · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: if you read lifespan and need a 3 minute orientation about aging, start here even if you didn't, this is the place to…

Jun 5, 2023 · 5 shares · 2,055 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

if you read lifespan and need a 3 minute orientation about aging, start here even if you didn't, this is the place to start https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b

Jun 5, 2023 · 52 likes · 5 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

@Naz_0303 @MohdAAlqubaisi a major problem is widely spread misinformation @AtriaBooks https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ

May 29, 2023 · 3 likes · 57,021 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

true there was an @AtriaBooks bestseller by @davidasinclair that was astonishing in its confident spread of falsehoods. brace yourselves for the sequel https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ https://t.co/kJWNAq9tA8

May 7, 2023 · 14 likes · 57,021 followers View post →
Romain Gaillac
@GaillacR · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https:/…

Apr 12, 2023 · 40 shares · 312 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https:/…

Apr 10, 2023 · 40 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
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RT @CharlesMBrenner: he's the greatest story teller of his generation a fabulist and not someone who uses the scientific process to see ho…

Mar 27, 2023 · 5 shares · 64 followers View post →
Libia A. García Flores
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Mar 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 495 followers View post →
Nabil Djouder
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Mar 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 427 followers View post →
joely
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Mar 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 838 followers View post →
Mak
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RT @CharlesMBrenner: he's the greatest story teller of his generation a fabulist and not someone who uses the scientific process to see ho…

Mar 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 2,885 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

he's the greatest story teller of his generation a fabulist and not someone who uses the scientific process to see how things work as i have written in this book review, he is a highly influential source of misinformation hype hurts https://t.co/iDCWyVSaQJ https://t.co/6CRmAYBwWh

Mar 23, 2023 · 28 likes · 5 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Katarina Smiljanec, PhD
@Katarina_CRO · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https:/…

Oct 4, 2022 · 40 shares · 569 followers View post →
Krystian Gałaj
@KrystianGalaj · X

RT @raphaels7: a devastating take down of @davidasinclair sirtuin theory of aging & anti-aging supplement regimen by @CharlesMBrenner http…

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 46 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

RT @raphaels7: a devastating take down of @davidasinclair sirtuin theory of aging & anti-aging supplement regimen by @CharlesMBrenner http…

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 shares · 57,021 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

a devastating take down of @davidasinclair sirtuin theory of aging & anti-aging supplement regimen by @CharlesMBrenner https://t.co/8jqTxkmCz3 we'd make progress if David responded in kind, but something tells me he won't...

Oct 3, 2022 · 38 likes · 2 shares · 8,597 followers View post →
Bill Walker
@BWalkerTTAGGG · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https:/…

Sep 30, 2022 · 40 shares · 1,352 followers View post →
Brendan Byrne, MD
@ByrneWolf · X

RT @CharlesMBrenner: here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https:/…

Sep 29, 2022 · 40 shares · 1,089 followers View post →
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Sep 29, 2022 · 40 shares · 113 followers View post →
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Sep 29, 2022 · 40 shares · 61 followers View post →
Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
@DrNadolsky · X

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Sep 28, 2022 · 40 shares · 784 followers View post →
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Sep 28, 2022 · 40 shares · 985 followers View post →
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Sep 27, 2022 · 1 like · 556 followers View post →
Charles Brenner, PhD
@CharlesMBrenner · X

here's my review of Lifespan by @davidasinclair and @mdlaplante (solution to the paywall problem coming soon) https://t.co/iDCWyVRD1b

Sep 27, 2022 · 205 likes · 40 shares · 57,021 followers View post →