Anti-aging supplement truths and safety w/ Dr Brad Stanfield

[@jhsorbi9514]

On medical advice I have been taking NMN for a little over six months. It has changed my life for the better and I am so grateful. For me the fog over my brain has lifted. Now I wake up in the morning looking forward to my day because my mind is clear and I am physically more able. I shall happily and confidently continue to take NMN

[@thehonestchannel]

That's really great to hear - thanks for sharing your experience.

[@barnabykent6698]

Brilliant interview. Dr. Stanfield has added a lot of value to my life over the last few years. Listening to him has challenged so many of the myths, things I'd assumed about humans from studies in mice, and general 'bro science'. The resulting choice of supplements has dramatically improved my health and inspired me with an appreciation for appropriate caution and rigorous science (meta analysis of placebo-controlled human studies published in peer-reviewed medical journals and not just hearsay). Just discovered your channel, will be watching more.

[@2coryman]

Excellent conversation, blessings

[@sems5881]

Thank you Clare and Brad for such a great and informative discussion, I just didn't want it to end so soon! Brad is so naturally logical being a doctor that it really is good to listen to his advice as you say and not get carried away with taking so many supplements. I would love to know more about protecting bones as we age especially osteoporosis as so many videos are concerned with either muscle or skin aging although they are all linked of course and important.

[@thehonestchannel]

How to prevent bone density loss is a great subject and I have made a note to do something on this asap.

[@shus5787]

Its nice that you reply to comments

[@thehonestchannel]

They’re important to me. ❤️

[@wkgeneralwkgeneral527]

I love that you continue to seek the truth and bring reality to this topic. My issue with the information provided today is that Dr. Stanfield is seeking to meet 'minimum' daily requirements. The minimum daily requirements were specified to be the very minimum dosage that is needed to keep someone alive but were not designed to keep you in optimal health. He should be looking to identify dosages that will lead to optimal levels to stave off illness not minimal. Vitamin D is a great example of this as was shown during that last plague that we won't name. People that had only minimal levels of Vitamin D did not fare very well when it came to staving off that illness.

[@thehonestchannel]

It's an interesting point and I do take a higher dose (averaging around 2k iu) of vit D each day because it makes an enormous difference to my health and mental welbeing in winter. That said, an optimum level for 1 person is different to another so it is easy to over and underdo it. As with all things it's finding the right balance for us. Not always easy!

[@Progr3ssNotPerfection]

I have had zero supplements . I’m 47. I not only staged off COVID-19, I also am healthy in general. Turning chemical substances that are meant to mimic natural into a god is prevalent nowadays…

[@kmlawn]

This is a great point, and what I find lacking in Dr Stanfield’s discussion of D is the optimal blood level of D for immune function and health. There are so many factors that can affect D levels positively and negatively on an individual basis (sun exposure, dietary intake, gut absorption, skin color, weight, medical conditions, medications ), I would much rather know what the research says about where our levels should be for optimal health. I always have my D checked when I get bloodwork. There are experts, like Harvard Health, who recommend a blood level up to 60 ng/mL, which may not be attainable for many using his recommendation. I would love to see him dive deeper into the Vitamin D topic. Regardless, thank you! I subscribe to and enjoy both of your channels and really appreciate this interview and discussion.

[@thehonestchannel]

I appreciate you subscribing and sharing your views. Thank you!

[@ABc-nu6jb]

I love this channel but as far as the doctor.. what makes him specifically qualified if he is just a general practitioner that posts almost naked selfies in underwear online

[@gillcameron8105]

Hey, you're a Kiwi Dr Brad. Gill here from Auckland. Love this Honest Channel. Great discussion.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks Gill!

[@peterazlac1739]

The difference in muscle NAD levels between aged persons who exercise and those who do not is linked to the differences in the numbers of mitochondria. Since those who do not exercise have fewer mitochondria their NAD levels are lower and supplementing will not help them as its primary role is in the electron transport mechanism of the mitochondrial ATP production. Coffee drinkers need to take care when taking creatine as the combination has been linked to the onset of Parkinson's disease. The major route for reducing homocysteine involves folate and B12. Trimethyl glycine turns homocysteine into methionine which is not a good idea since excess methionine can lead to over methylation and depression. The recommended daily intake for vitamin D3 was set for rickets and is far to low. The best guide is blood level which should be between 50 and 80 ng/ml. To achieve this without sun exposure requires loading with 10,000 IU per day and then 5000 IU daily for maintenance but it is important to take it with magnesium and fat for good absorption and vitamin K2 to prevent calcification of arteries. Vitamin D3 is necessary for over 1000 metabolic reactions and for immune response where it initiates naïve T cells. Magnesium is critical for over 200 metabolic reactions including the formation of ATP.

[@mikelautermilch8939]

Great video. Regarding NAD boosting, there is a longevity research scientist (Nichola Conlon) who promotes a supplement she claims is much better for boosting NAD at the cellular level (rather than just blood levels) compared to NMN and NR. Would love to get an expert third-party's opinion about it.

[@thehonestchannel]

Just had a look at her website just now. Her supplement seems to be a mix of ingredients we already know about - so nicotinamide (a form of niacin), green tea, black pepper, parsley, lipoic acid, zinc, vitamin c, so I think we still have to park this one alongside the other NAD boosters just now and wait to see what further human studies tell us.

[@mikelautermilch8939]

@@thehonestchannel Thanks for replying!

[@sherm8888]

@@thehonestchannel Dr Conlon did a A randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial was performed on the Nuchido TIME+ dietary supplement. Participants were male and female, aged 20-80 years old. It is under peer reviewed and the results are amazing using the salvage pathway for NAD recycling

[@beyond50skin]

Same, my husband & I both stopped taking NMN recently. We really appreciate your sharing this interview Claire. We agree, the evidence just isn’t there yet.

[@thehonestchannel]

So glad you found it helpful! I'm actually still taking NMN in small quantities (hedging my bets) but I agree the evidence is not there yet and I'm still weighing up whether to keep going.

[@edenposh1890]

i found it interesting, his comment on carbohydrates from fruits an veggies...thank you:)

[@linds17]

I trust your judgement so love to listen to you. It's very confusing when experts never agree on things. Keep looking for that much needed magic formula for the rest of us. Thanks Clare ❤️

[@joansmith6844]

This is the gal that believes washing your face ages u 😮

[@thehonestchannel]

I've never said that Joan and wash my face every day but don't let facts get in the way of a good jibe.

[@linds17]

I haven't used water to cleanse my face since my teens. I find it drying. I'm 66 now & people have told me I do not look my age. Each to their own ❤️

[@ddextera]

Caloric Restriction, CR, is the only intervention shown to lengthen the life span in multiple species including mammals. Newer research into why CR increases lifespan has shown that it's the restriction of protein, specifically the amino acid methionine, that gives the benefit. The amount he recommends is double the RDA for protein. The amount that research has shown is restrictive enough to get the benefits of CR without restricting total calories, is equal to the RDA: .8mg / kg of body weight.

[@ErinSternFIT]

Check out Dr. Darren Candow’s work on creatine supplementation. The info provided here is not quite up-to-date. The dose is 2.5g/100lb of weight, and you can slowly load 1-2g each day for the first 30 days, if it causes stomach issues. Also, don’t take creatine within an hour of caffeine intake, as caffeine can hinder the absorption of creatine.

[@luciusverusluciusverus3082]

Linus Pauling, as i recall, Nobel prize recipient for his research on vitamin c recommended at least 2,000 mgs per day since it correlates to what animals produce

[@bhall9874]

Thanks for taking on something that's somewhere between a minefield and a Halloween fun house (things popping out at one unexpectedly, etc, if you don't have them in the UK). You said in reply to an older post "That said, an optimum level for 1 person is different to another so it is easy to over and underdo it. As with all things it's finding the right balance for us. Not always easy!" I think you pegged it.

[@TheMijas07]

Great interview Clare - 😀 I love his balanced approach and you asked all the questions we needed to know. I take - a food based multi, vit D, gelatin, nettle leaf, bee pollen, magnesium malate, plus zinc twice a week. I've also started marine collagen. I like to take a break every now and then but keep it going during the winter. Be careful with things like berbeine long term - I've heard from a medical person that it can raise BP and lower potassium. Safer options to lower blood sugar are gymemna sylvestre or 200 mgs chromium polynicotinate as well as magnesium malate.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks so much for sharing your advice and experience : )

[@colleencolquhoun8818]

Yes, thanks for a great discussion. You asked great questions ! I am definitely guilty. I have a giant box of supplements that I take every day but the funny thing is I exercise every day of my life I lift weights I do aerobic and I feel great sometimes I’m like … “really do I need all of this crap!?” I will tell you that I was taking creatine because of everything that I read and then my stomach got huge and I was in pain. I actually had to stop it so be careful with that one maybe it was the brand I was using I’m thinking about trying again because like he said, there is so much evidence that it is good for us, especially as I get older, I am 62 I have been taking NMN and TMG. quercetin niacin for three months and I’m feeling good so I’m going to stick with it for now

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks for sharing this Colleen. I thought the interview was a good reminder not to get too carried away with supplements but it's good to hear you're feeling well on your regimen and great that you're exercising daily.

[@wienernanny8670]

A great one! Thank you.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you too!

[@stephenknight6562]

Thanks I to got got up in hype. I tanks Dr Brad’s sound scientific backed channel

[@phaedralab1]

SUPER INTERVIEW!!!!

[@thehonestchannel]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@lori6616]

really like this Doc - supplements look good - unsure about the glaze ? shellac in the ingredients tho?

[@leiladasha]

he is honest and look young that's a base for his popularity

[@pineapple365]

Clare have you ever done an oxygen treatment facial? And if so which one is the best? I was looking it up online and found out there are all kinds.

[@thehonestchannel]

I haven't tried one yet but I will add it to my list of things to explore!

[@dspirit444]

I'm always leary of docs who have their own supplements on the market. Fact is, you could've interviewed a doc that swears NMN is the everything! It's just a free-for-all...ppl just have to do their own deep dive.

[@pramuanchutham7355]

I'm not against doctors with better supplements than those on the market. Boy, it's hard to find safe, adequate multivitamins on the market. They always cheat with cheap and toxic ingredients like folic acid B9, Pyridoxine HCl B6, Cyanocobalamin B12, dl-alpha tocopherol vitamin E,.... But dr.brad micronutrient vitamins offer less than adequate amounts, claiming to steer away from 'mega dosing', but the price is way too high even with mega-dosing, i.e. less for more. 😅

[@cindysmallwood2695]

Good morning Clare. Listening while I count my vitamins. TY for keeping it real. I too jumped on NMN and then dropped it due to not feeling differently and not enough science yet. Curious. I added Berberine because of you and Huberman. Do you still take it?

[@thehonestchannel]

I ended up taking so many supplements that I've had to drop some so berberine has gone - mainly after reading The Glucose Revolution and discovering ways to naturally keep my blood sugar under control. I wouldn't rule out reintroducing it as I age though. I'm hoping as more studies are done we can start getting some definitive science!

[@sarahcronshaw3088]

Hi Claire, I’ve watched Dr Stanfield s Chanel and been on marine collagen peptides powder for about a year and I feel in my skin definite results. I’ve now started on oral liposomal hyaluronic acid on my first bottle but my goodness my skin feels plumper , softer and more hydrated. I’ve signed up for a monthly delivery. It’s early days and I did have dryer skin to start with. So far so good.

[@thehonestchannel]

Great to hear!

[@luckywhiteheather5910]

For the low down on nitric oxide, heart disease (what causes it, how to prevent it), statins... Please interview our very own, totally brilliant, Dr Malcolm Kendrick, author of a numerous scientific publications and a number of books. Many interviews on YT. Love the channel Clare, excellent stuff...

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@olga_b344]

This hair pony tail suits you - makes u look very youthful!

[@thehonestchannel]

🥰

[@aperson1181]

Certainly, one should be cautious with high Vit D, but always check your vitamin D and calcium blood levels. My elderly family member, despite taking 5,000 Vit D is still at 18 ng/mL, not where we need at at least 25-->35 ng/mL.

[@seascape185]

Oh wonderful. I’m so confused about MNM?

[@thehonestchannel]

I feel similarly. I still take NMN every other day because I've noticed some benefits since taking it, but we're a long way from saying it's scientifically proven right now.

[@seascape185]

@TheHonestChannel I found you where I can let you know Bryan Johnson the founder of Blueprint .I’m sure you have heard of him .He is on a journey a very scientific one being literally hooked up to data and engineering the human blueprint to stopping the age ing process. He and his research has proven NMN And Nad as well as others do work. His journey is continuing to show data it works. Maybe he will come on your show . He was just on diary of a CEO is very personable all be it a genius lol. Thank you for all that you do foorvus ! 😊

[@qwertasdfg8828]

Have been listening with the 0.75 speed just to comprehend what they are talking about. They have their texts discussed before, while the stuff is completely new to us.

[@valentina-pg4bj]

Hi Clare, Just a heads up for all your viewers; I placed an order for Dr. Brad's Micronutrients & was billed for $53.10 back on 10/9, & I immediately canceled them the same day because I received notification that the supplements were out of stock but would be shipped when they had a shipment. I never received my refund nor the supplements, & am beginning to wonder if he is scamming people. (I hope not). I canceled my future subscription & again requested a refund, but have not heard from him as yet, & I trusted the guy.

[@thehonestchannel]

Oh dear. I'm sorry to hear you've had trouble getting a refund. I can let Dr Brad know - I'm sure it's just a system issue but let me flag this to him. Would you mind letting me know your second name so he can look into it?

[@valentina-pg4bj]

Thank you for being there for me to help me out Clare, I just got an email stating that my refund is issued & I do appreciate your help.

[@thehonestchannel]

@@valentina-pg4bj Great to hear it's been sorted out.

[@valentina-pg4bj]

Thank you so much Clare, you're the best!!!!

[@kathrynmashburn4465]

The group that discovered nitric oxide in 1992 were awarded the Nobel prize for molecule of the year. Maybe he should look a little deeper into that?

[@peterz53]

I communicated with the lead author on the exercise study which showed maintaining NAD+, and he said is wasn't just as simple as walking 13,000 steps a day, but that some of it had to be moderate or vigorous - can't just stroll. Study by Prof. Janet Lord also showed that elements if the immune function (thymus related) was maintained by longer term moderate exercise in older people (cycling in her study). Beyond this there are probably many other benefits to longer term moderate exercise. At 69 yo haven't tested my NAD+ but have walked 5 to 7 miles daily for last 11 years and also do a routine with light weights for 15 minutes a day. My normal gate speed is on the faster side which is a good sign. I'm pescatarian in terms of diet (also last 11 years) My Levine PhenoAge (based on normal blood panel) is consistently in low 50s if that means anything. On protein, quantity I disagree with Brad, studies show that exercise is much better at maintaining muscle mass than extra protein but do agree with his other dietary recommendations.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks for sharing your experience Peter.

[@lees_box]

The problem with some of what this guy says is that when you are looking for official human trials and basing all your advice on the results of those, you need to remember that the pharmaceutical industry has been quietly working for many years to dissuade people taking natural supplements (they cannot be patented) and as most science goes where the money is, most major funding does not go to any vitamin studies. It's a very complex situation with many moving parts where the public has been consistently pushed away from vitamins (being made to think they're a waste of money or even dangerous) and you will see regular anti-supplement propaganda show up on morning TV shows etc, no research is done or is discouraged, anything not synthetic drug related doesn't attract any funding, so the studies just aren't being done or are tiny and sporadic. This is intentional. So when this or that vitamin or supplement is suggested as a possible cure or help for this or that condition, or proves anecdotally promising in a given area, they publish articles stating "more studies are needed, we do not know at this time". How many times have you read that? I would imagine all the time. This is by design and is to promote pharmaceuticals over and above anything already in existence because that's where the money is, development of man-made drugs which can be patented and profited off. So when a guy like this, as well-meaning as he may be, says he is basing his opinions only off existing human peer-reviewed published studies, we all know there just aren't the studies around to prove what people usually have found out in their own lives anyway. The same goes for RDI's, they have historically been set at extremely low levels which are the minimum to support life, but not relevant for therapeutic benefit which is often much higher. So just be wary of someone when they refer to what studies are around and basing all their advice on that because it is not what it seems and the studies just aren't there and that is intentional. At the end of the day, if humans have been using something for generations (or sometimes thousands of years) with success and it hasn't been killing anyone, go for it and don't wait for the 'studies' because they won't ever happen while pharma is in charge.

[@FightCollective]

A lot of those studies only give a small amount of NMN to subjects (like 128 mg a day when it's recommended to take 1g) also they don't seem to specifically mention the age of the subjects (perhaps some research studies do???)... so many of them could be in their 20's. NMN will have zero affect on that age group especially at 128 or 250 mg. And as far as I know drugs companies are trying to patent NMN and have it classed as a drug, so it will only be available through them. I read through the comments. I know it's only anecdotal evidence but the support and positivity for NMN vastly outweighs any negativity.

[@8117hen]

Not sure about Dr Brad's multivits at £40 per month supplements (90÷3 a day).. expensive for most Brits...😮

[@thehonestchannel]

That's awful. If you paid by credit card your card provider should refund you and take it up with CurrentBody directly.

[@8117hen]

@TheHonestChannel Thanks, I didn't buy them as for me just too high a price, others may think not. On the other hand I wouldn't expect them to be £10 either. 🤷

[@mooinabc1]

What full body exercise can a 70 do?

[@thehonestchannel]

This is what my mum uses at 80 kzbin.infoHvv1NWNvKww?si=iaJ-PPimxIgW2Ldy

[@jeffreydaniels7519]

But isn’t it plausible that many of those levels being higher in many of the most popular multivitamins is because of the poor delivery systems.

[@luciusverusluciusverus3082]

Many of the studies he cites are quite small and they are not double blind studies using placebos, take most of these studies with a grain of salt and find out what works for you 😀

[@uswilkibr]

Nobody is checking to see that fish isn't farmed when they say wild caught, also, overfishing is rampant. Chicken is now a high fat meal after decades of selective breeding and has the worst medical outcomes of all protein sources. Meat in general will erase years off our lives. I just take vegan protein powder, but the artificial sweeteners are not healthy either. There just doesn't seem to be a truly healthy source of protein besides legumes and you'd have to eat those for every meal to even get close to the optimal level of protein. Maybe they make a protein powder that doesn't have artificial sweeteners, just not in my supermarkets.

[@liz2111]

What a shame that you spent the entire time with this genius Doc talking about mostly weird supplements. Supplements are pushed because of their money making ability but not necessary for most of us if we live eat a healthy diet. We need to think about the real damage to our livers from these supplements which are mostly completely unregulated.

[@jontpt]

Nitrites are a new thing?? Lol! 😂

[@LithaMoonSong]

Is he just grifting, or does he really not know that green tomatoes do the same thing as rapamycin?

[@dspirit444]

Oh Laaaaaaaawd...we now don't need cleanser, just splash dirt off w water😂😂😂...c'mooooooon maaaaaaan! Moisturize if you "neeeeeed to...it's just not necessary". Absolute nonsense!

[@veronicaroy1766]

You can wash with soap and water and apply some CeraVe cream straight afterwards. Easy, cheap and effective. During the day wear a 50 sun screen cream. That's it.

[@jujuba9277]

I like you, but I don’t trust and don’t like these doctor.

[@seascape185]

I’m starting carnivore after doing keto for a year and loosing stubborn menopause weight and bloated belly. I’ve just reintroduced meat ! .Go meat support USA Ranchers !

[@leiladasha]

Vit D is toxic