The hottest Anti-aging Substack posts right now

The billionaire who wants to live forever has long covid and a 15% reduction in lung capacity due to a mild infection in November 2022.
No one thought to ask the anti-aging tech bro about his covid history despite his extreme health regimen.
Even a billionaire investing heavily in anti-aging techniques couldn't avoid the impact of a virus on his health. Health is a collective property, not just individual.

Despite our limited skincare knowledge, we often put faith in moisturizers for their promises and perceived results.
The beauty industry is shifting towards more positive aging messaging, moving away from traditional anti-aging ideals.
While society continues to push beauty standards, it's important to find your own way to navigate and define aging on your own terms.

Supplementing with NMN to boost NAD+ levels can manipulate test results but not necessarily improve energy levels.
The Jinfiniti NAD+ test is easy to manipulate, making it less useful for assessing actual NAD+ levels.
Optimizing NAD+ levels for anti-aging is important, but the Jinfiniti test is not the best tool for that.

Bryan Johnson is dedicated to finding anti-aging strategies and sharing them with the world, even if his methods are extreme.
It's important to seek high-impact actions that can improve longevity without sacrificing important aspects of life like relationships, enjoyment, and financial freedom.
Taking steps to optimize health and longevity sooner rather than later is crucial, as aging processes can accelerate and become irreversible if left unaddressed.

Women in their thirties are spending money on anti-aging treatments based on unsupported claims from the beauty industry.
The message that having any signs of aging means you look like 'someone else' can be harmful to self-image.
The beauty industry targets millennials for anti-aging products and procedures, making them focus on preserving youth at a young age.

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Analysis of the Drosophila connectome reveals insights about neurotransmitters and information flow in the fly brain.
Cell type annotations in the Drosophila connectome highlight the complexity and comparisons with previous mapping efforts.
Developing a computational model of the Drosophila connectome provides insights into neural activity dynamics and behavioral predictions.

Niacin is crucial for various bodily functions, such as neurotransmitter release, skin repair from sun exposure, and cell turnover in the intestines.
Aging and illness deplete niacin, making supplementation important to combat damage and promote overall health.
High doses of niacin can have negative effects, like liver damage, by depleting methyl groups. Understanding the risks and benefits of niacin supplementation is essential.

Sugar and insulin can have underappreciated benefits like acting as antioxidants and potentially contributing to a more youthful appearance.
The relationship between sugar, insulin, and their effects on the body's defense system may be more complex than previously thought.
Considering different perspectives on sugar and insulin can lead to new insights on overall health and wellness.

Glutathione is crucial for various aspects of health, including exercise recovery, immune support, and protection against diseases.
There are practical strategies to improve glutathione levels, such as focusing on nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle factors like metabolic rate and phytonutrients.
Monitoring and maintaining optimal glutathione redox status around -150 mV is linked to maintaining youthfulness and overall health.