Laron Syndrome
A form of dwarfism found in a close-knit community in Ecuador and Peru, linked to a lack of growth hormone receptor.
Videos Mentioning Laron Syndrome
Dr. Martine Rothblatt — The Incredible Polymath of Polymaths | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A disease name given by Western medicine to a type of dwarfism found in a population in Ecuador and Peru, characterized by a lack of growth hormone receptor.
#02 – Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.: paradox of IGF-1, ketogenic diets and genetics, benefits of sauna, NAD+
Peter Attia MD
A genetic disorder characterized by low growth hormone and IGF-1 levels, associated with a reduced risk of cancer, discussed in the context of IGF-1 and longevity.
222 ‒ How nutrition impacts longevity | Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D.
Peter Attia MD
A condition characterized by growth hormone deficiency, studied in populations like the 'little people of Ecuador,' showing profound reduction in cancer risk.
Michael Lewis and Martine Rothblatt - The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A form of dwarfism found in a close-knit community in Ecuador and Peru, linked to a lack of growth hormone receptor.