Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth received a “shocking” health warning in his new series Limitless.
The 39-year-old father of three learnt he is eight to ten times more likely than the average individual to develop Alzheimer’s disease during a conversation with longevity physician Dr Peter Attia.
“We’ve got every blood test one can get,” Attia explained to Hemsworth in the show. “And you’ve got two copies of APOE4. A set from your mum and a set from your dad.”
APOE4 is the gene that has the strongest correlation to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
“The idea that I won’t be able to remember the life I experienced, or my wife, my kids, is probably my biggest fear,” the Thor star candidly explained.
Attia told Chris, “It’s my belief that if we take every step possible, we can reduce your risk to that of anyone else.”
Chris also revealed that his grandfather suffers from the disease. “He either doesn’t remember who we are, you know, his grandkids, but also even his own children, for years. It’s heartbreaking.”
The new docuseries by the Aussie actor takes fans along with him as he explores how to combat ageing and discover the full potential of the human body.
Building on the latest scientific research, Limitless shatters conventional wisdom about maximising life, as Chris pushes himself not only for himself and his children, but for his children’s children too.
Each episode of the series follows Chris as he “takes up a gauntlet of physical and mental feats” designed by world-class experts, scientists and doctors to unlock different aspects of the aging process.
“Each meticulously crafted challenge is rooted in game-changing science, drawing on new research and long-held traditions. Chris’ mission is to understand the limits of the human body better and discover ways we can all extend health and happiness into old age.”
Having starred as the superhero Thor for many years, Chris has always taken care of his health and fitness. But, now in his late 30s, he wants to find out how to harness the potential of his mind and body to stay sharper, stronger and healthier for longer.
Where to watch Limitless with Chris Hemsworth in Australia?
All six episodes of the series, where the global movie star explores how we all can live better for longer, begin streaming on November 16 on Disney+.
While you’re there, you can watch him in action in Marvel’s Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Love and Thunder.
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