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This Dr. has spent decades researching the safety of herbal supplements and takes turmeric, tea tree oil, and a multivitamin
Dr. Bill Gurley has spent decades researching the safety of herbal supplements and takes three supplements a day: turmeric, tea…
Senolytic: a molecule that selectively kills senescent cells
Senolytics are a class of drugs designed to selectively eliminate senescent cells, which accumulate with age and contribute to aging-related…
Creatine supplement may help relieve some long COVID symptoms
Research shows that creatine has many benefits, including help improve strength and power, and support recovery between workouts. Creatine also appears to have a positive effect on some self-reported long COVID symptoms (but not physical fatigue). More research is needed.
NMN: current clinical trials point toward NMN safety
NMN is a molecule that may be useful in slowing down some aspects of aging. NMN is a precursor of NAD+.
NAD+ serves many critical functions in human cells, such as electron transport, cell signaling, and DNA repair, and is essential in processes like metabolism, cell death, aging, DNA repair, gene expression, or neuroinflammation.
Rapamycin may slow aging in animals and help older immune systems
Rapamycin is a credible anti aging candidate based on strong animal data and early human immune results, but it is not yet proven to extend human lifespan. More randomized trials in people are in progress.
Matcha can be healthy in small, unsweetened servings, say experts
Matcha is a safe, potentially beneficial drink when used in moderation and without added sugar, but its reputation still runs…
Sleep deprivation kills by damaging the gut, but antioxidants may help
Sleep deprivation kills flies and mice by causing oxidative damage in the gut, a process that antioxidants can reverse, according to a Harvard study.
NAD supplements: what they are, what they do
Clear guide to NAD supplements: what they are, how they work, key evidence, safety, and limits. Learn if NAD supplements help and what remains unproven.
Caffeine disrupts sleep even when taken 6 hours before bedtime
A study found that consuming 400 mg of caffeine (equivalent to approximately 3-4 cups of coffee, depending on size and type) even 6 hours before bedtime significantly disrupts sleep, reducing total sleep time by over an hour. Participants often underestimated these effects, with objective measures showing greater disruption than subjective reports. These findings support avoiding caffeine at least 6 hours before sleep.