2 Doctors on Longevity & Biohacking
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Sports journalist and former competitive athlete Anna Kraft talks to hosts Mario and Max about managing her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and the associated fatigue. The discussion focuses on her radical dietary changes, cutting out sugar and gluten, her adapted approach to daily energy management (pacing), and her experiences with supplements. She explains how these measures have significantly improved her energy and quality of life.
Sports journalist Anna Kraft was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 30. One of her main symptoms is fatigue, a debilitating exhaustion. After a lack of energy affected her performance while presenting a show, her neurologist recommended changing her diet. She then cut out sugar and gluten completely. This was difficult at first, but after about three weeks, she noticed a significant increase in energy and a change in her sense of taste.
For Anna, changing her diet meant learning to cook all over again. Instead of processed wheat products such as pasta and bread, she now eats foods described as alkaline-forming, such as potatoes, rice products, and porridge. She focuses on unprocessed foods, uses agave syrup instead of refined sugar, and prepares many meals in advance (meal prep) to maintain her diet while on the go. She has gradually helped her family get used to the new way of eating.
To manage her energy better, Anna practices what is known as pacing. She starts her day earlier and at a relaxed pace, often with a cold shower. For her, the key is taking intentional daily breaks of about five minutes, during which she settles down without any distractions, such as her phone or music. She deliberately makes time for these short breaks, even right before a show, to maintain her pace and keep performing well.
Together with the hosts, Anna reviewed her blood test results to identify deficiencies. They noted low iron stores (ferritin) and deficiencies in essential amino acids due to low protein intake. Her vitamin D level was also too low despite supplementation. Based on these results, she is now adjusting her supplements to address specific deficiencies and improve her energy. She emphasizes the importance of this data-driven approach rather than taking products indiscriminately.
In her early thirties, a multiple sclerosis diagnosis suddenly changed sports journalist Anna Kraft’s life. Mario and Max speak with her about how she manages chronic fatigue through a radical dietary change, targeted pacing, and comprehensive blood testing. The two physicians also assess the risks of vitamin overdoses and explain the three fundamental pillars of healthy longevity.
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