Is Bryan Johnson's Longevity Protocol Worth the Hype?

[@Physionic]

On the topic of supplements, a few things: 1. It does bother me that over 50% of my content is focused on supplements, because I just don’t think they’ll ever make even half the difference other interventions (exercise, diet) will make to a life. Unfortunately, it’s what many people want to learn about. 2. I think there’s a bit of shifting of the goal posts in Dr. Kado’s talk. The discussion of brain improvement or joint improvements aren’t the same as longevity. It’s true that all the studies on longevity are animal based, but there are many, many high quality studies on heart, brain, etc. measurements in humans and supplement use. Now, the magnitude of the effect is small, typically, but not always meaningless. I can understand the admonishment against taking supplements for longevity considering the dearth of human evidence, but other metrics have excellent evidence behind them (ie. Creatine, as one example). That said, nothing will compare to proper lifestyle changes (beyond exercise and nutrition, social interaction, mental stimulation, etc.). Anyway, overall, I agree. I do think the discussion shouldn’t be blanketed completely with “don’t take them”. I’d argue to advance that to “don’t take them unless you’ve already taken care of the foundational health interventions”. Great video, as always, Chris :) (I recognize a thumbnail 😊 - that was an odd one; basing the “no fiber” argument on a single terrible study was wild to me)

[@Nicksonian]

Nice to see two of my most trusted sources coming together. I am a supplement skeptic however I take a few that seem logical. I also just got some creatine based on Physionic’s recommendations. I’m 67.

[@Starship_X]

Thoughts on Bryan Johnson's whole plant food approach? Seems like it's the optimal diet to reduce inflammation and cholesterol. The recent whole food plant based study of oil vs no oil appears to confirm Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's advice that all oils are bad (if the goal is an optimal diet for healthspan and lifespan).

[@Nicksonian]

@@Starship_X While there’s little doubt surrounding the efficacy of a whole food plant diet, I didn’t catch Johnson leaning into that. In fact it seems he hawks a lot of highly-processed snake oil, and I don’t mean his olive oil, and other”foods.” Although some of what Dr. Esselstyn has merit, I don’t follow the anti-oil stance. While Chris implies that there is not much evidence supporting EVOO, it has a good track record. You should watch Chris’s deep dive into oils that he did awhile back.

[@Fearzero]

​@@NicksonianGIl Carvalho has a bunch of videos on oils vs saturated animal fats as well.

[@someguy2135]

​​@@Fearzerogood point about Dr Gil. If anyone is not familiar with his channel it's called Nutrition Made Simple

[@SuperAngelic5]

One of the things I like about Bryan is that he promotes sleep. For the longest time, we have had business executives, celebrities, and other "successful" people discounting sleep. In fact, they brag about how little sleep they get and how working more and sleeping less is the secret to getting ahead.

[@michelle_cen]

Agreed! Finally, someone from that world making sleep cool!

[@natashatomlinson4548]

I have reservations about him too but he really opened my eyes to the crucial importance of sleep . I went to bed an hour earlier last night and feel better this morning

[@lowbarbillcraig3689]

promotes sleep - yeah, he's pretty boring ;)

[@someguy2135]

​@@lowbarbillcraig3689Almost boring enough to put you to sleep!

[@someguy2135]

I agree about the importance of sleep. One supplement that Bryan takes that I can recommend from personal experience is ashwagandha. If you have trouble turning off your brain to be able to go to sleep when you want to it is worth a try. It suppresses cortisol levels which is why it works. Start with a low dose and see if it works for you. Watch out for a lack of motivation and moodiness which may indicate that it's not for you or that you need to adjust your dose

[@Joy80JJ]

I think Michelle did a fabulous job. She asks the right questions & has a very positive upbeat personality....which is enjoyable to watch/listen to.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you :) I could've asked more questions, but I appreciate your support! 🥰

[@RobZwierlein]

@@michelle_cenyou did great!

[@rileylass1109]

I agree, and I hope the odd follow up episode like this one doesn't keep her from making more videos!

[@michelle_cen]

@@rileylass1109 Of course not 🥰 Thank you for your support!

[@nizahe2731]

@@michelle_cen You totally rock, Michelle :)

[@derekw9405]

I just wanted to say thank you for what you do. Not just this video but for all of the wonderful content you put out. Your Intellect, Wit, and Humor are a breath of fresh air in today’s environment. I hope to see this channel grow and reach a broader audience.

[@davidgallefoss1254]

Hear, hear!

[@jamessullenriot]

My favorite supplements are blueberries, walnuts, flaxseed, broccoli, and a few others.

[@stx7389]

You cannot achieve optimal health without supplements

[@imthinkingthoughts]

@@stx7389you can’t achieve optimal health without brain augmentation and eventual merging with the singularity

[@JohnMoseley]

@@stx7389 Sez who?!

[@zephyr2002]

​@@stx7389Let's discuss this further. I take a few when I feel I need them, like vit D in the winter and B12, some zinc. Recently experimenting with creatine and lifting. Which supplements do you think are most beneficial?

[@andanssas]

​​@@stx7389please provide the papers proving that... If links don't work, just provide the IDs 😂

[@SALVATl0N]

Thank you for this follow-up. This is what I expect from this channel. I also follow Brian Johnson's channel, but he's like my kooky neighbor that I enjoy visiting with. I come here for balance and skepticism.

[@WiseandVegan]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@martifingers]

+1

[@ToniMacAskill]

Hahaha, my husband is so fierce, doncha know, screaming at our grandkids. 😅

[@kentroskelley1389]

When it comes to the little people, I’m pretty sure he’s a pushover HA Loved that “Hey kid get off my lawn” “Grandpa you don’t have a lawn” Jim Gaffigan esque humor

[@partypants]

You've done a great job, keep him wild and angry! 🙂

[@WiseandVegan]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@anaosuna2481]

This is by far the BEST channel on KZbin! Thank you Plant Chompers🙏❤️

[@mikecar52]

Chris, your channel is great, but so is Dr Westman and he isn't vegan. Dr Stanfield and many of the 16 million sub channels. Sabine Hostenfelder, etcetera. Not huberman, not ferris, or most of the health fitness youtubers. Dunno if you are number 1.

[@RobZwierlein]

I agree

[@anonimogonzalezperez4951]

As doctor Barnard has said, protein isolates are far less processed than meat, at the end of the day from a chemical and biochemical point of view (incresing ph-filtration-decreasing ph-dyring versus dozens of methabolic pathways and enzymes in order to synthesize muscle). You can add the fiber later with greens, for example.

[@19Jetta]

Some things to consider: Bryan is probably, at some level, creating all these products because people have asked him for them. When they look at all the ingredients in something like Nutty pudding, there is a large part of the population that probably says "That looks haaaard - can I just have a supplement?" Also, he is measuring himself extensively. The supplements he is using are, by definition, producing the result he wants. Its not like he is just randomly taking things. Finally, I don't thing it is fair to compare what Brian is doing to what longevity researchers do. They look at large populations and general trends. Bryan started this looking at himself, an n of one. I don't follow Blueprint but I do admire what Brian and others (Dave Pascoe, Julie Gibson-Clark, etc) are doing and I think there are good lessons to be learned (if not followed exactly) from all of them.

[@TheCookiecupcakes]

1:10 The "Natural Flavors" issue is a big one. I wish they would just disclose exactly what they put in there.

[@WiseandVegan]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@GrzesXD]

I wonder if they could label them like that in EU or it would have to be something like "similar with natural blabla"

[@pilonpatrick573]

@@WiseandVegan , it's four times, now. This borders on scamming. Please give it a break.

[@kelvinyu339]

For everyone decrying supplements forget to take into account the nutrient depletion from soil.

[@breft3416]

Michelle's segment didn’t seem to promote Bryan, to me, at least. It did demonstrate that Bryan has stuff he promotes.

[@michelle_cen]

Aw, thanks. That was my intention - putting the info out there on what he does, which did involve a lot of correction on the mountain of misinformation about him online

[@andanssas]

​​@michelle_cen ​ you did an awesome job, thank you. Those who skimmed the video failed to notice you never promoted his supplements. So in future similar coverage, state/disclaim that non-affiliation clearly at the end, that'll please some _skimmers_ 😂

[@michelle_cen]

@@andanssas great advice, thank you!

[@meditim2032]

How is nobody talking about a censored book "Health and Beauty Mastery". It's a game-changer.

[@FireOElijahMC]

Truly a good book

[@AnnaLorris]

Thanks for sharing this

[@classicgameplay10]

Why is it censored?

[@johndave8017]

@@classicgameplay10 its a bot

[@michelfingado202]

No it‘s shyte

[@ElderMoreMind]

One thing I have always appreciated about Bryan Johnson is that he gives his program and content away for free. The retail products are fairly new and I’m wondering how he got talked into doing these since they seem inconsistent with his overall health philosophy. Thanks for talking about fiber (again)- this is an incredibly important topic. Would add that it’s important to be getting fiber from whole fruits and vegetables, not just legumes. Legumes are great but it’s important not to skip the salad/veggies.

[@anawilliams7342]

But Chris, you haven't addressed the elephant in the room: they guy looks really, really good, how do you explain his youthfulness?

[@JaxObsessed]

Thanks, Chris!!! I didn't think Michelle was too easy on Johnson. She did a great job of introducing me to him. Armed with what Dr. Gregor thinks about supplements I went to visit the blueprint website and found a very positive and compelling place for ideas and experimentation. I went away feeling positive about his "movement" but I wasn't compelled enough to buy anything. Even though Johnson says his protocols and products are an at cost venture, which I believe, he breaks my golden rule for not falling for influencers selling stuff. I do take various supplements senolytics, nmn and what not but I do not go in for combined, multi ingredient products which nearly all o Johnson's products are. I prefer to get my nutrition from what I eat. Love you long time, and THANKS!!!!!!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Jax ❤ Whole foods ftw!!!!

[@JaxObsessed]

@@michelle_cen 100% :D

[@charliemorrison8168]

I supplement B12 and Vitamin D3 and DHA, as per Greger and Paul Kerton, AKA Hench Herbivore.

[@user-245er4ud]

Great video! One thing that really caught my eye from that previous video from Bryan Johnson's event was that he was number 2 on the list of proven anti aging factors. While he takes 100 supplements and spends millions on a team of scientists, the lady who was in the number 1 spot eats whole foods, exercises, meditates, and only takes 1 supplement at around $30 a month!!! To me that was enough to say, I'll just keep at my WFPB diet and loads of exercise!

[@michelle_cen]

Yeah, Julie Gibson Clark is amazing :)

[@zXrabidrabbitXz]

I’ve recommended this channel quite highly to a number of people, as a lone beacon in a field of deranged, bad-faith slop. The last video made me feel quite awkward in those recommendations. Thank you for this follow up.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for that! I didn't intend for sharing Bryan's info in the last video to sound like I was endorsing all he does. Glad this video helped restore your faith in the channel :)

[@dewidiot79]

Thanks for this video , I really appreciate seeing all sides of this. I think Michelle did an amazing job introducing us to the people behind the Don’t Die project but I wanted a deep dive on it and you guys delivered. I was suckered into the koolaid drinking nonsense of the carnivore and keto diets and it legitimately hurt my health so I’m being extra cautious now as a plant based person! Thanks both of you !

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! So happy you're on a diet now that works for you

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

I was suckered (and suffered) for many decades of plant based but keto (15 years) and carnivore (7 years) has finally given me a perfect bill of health as I approach 70. Meat saved my life, quite literally.

[@dewidiot79]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 I lost 80 lbs on keto in the first year. Then it slowly came back on no matter how strict I was. I kept it up for over ten years , my wife will attest how strict I was, over time I became increasingly lethargic, moved into prediabetes and hypertension. As a last resort I tried carnivore and it didn’t work. My labs were a mess, incredibly high cholesterol, liver enzymes, cortisol, h1c, hypertension headaches and fatigue . Plant based Whole Foods helped enormously but only if I avoid any vegan “meats “ or “cheeses” and stick to beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Maybe there are genetic differences that explain the difference. You’re not the first person I’ve heard from that had success on keto. I did have success too but it simply stopped working for me. I have to be pretty strict on plant based Whole Foods with avoiding any processed vegan “snacks” and such but when I do, my labs are so much better. No more hypertension, prediabetes or cholesterol. You do you but if you stall or it stops working reach out! I’m sure there’s a great diet for everyone.

[@yogiyoda]

tennis might be reverse causation. I mean it can be pretty hard on your joints and requires great conditioning. You have to be in good shape to play tennis

[@markustran777]

Also richer people usually play tennis as well so!

[@yogiyoda]

@@markustran777 - yes, that too!

[@perrydimes6915]

@@markustran777 Wasn't that something mentioned in the last video, with Daniel Lieberman?

[@jaimeayala4231]

You have a point. However, other activities that need great condition and good shape are badminton and soccer and they only add 6.2 & 4.7 years respectively. There must be another aspect to tennis that makes it an outlier.

[@yogiyoda]

@@jaimeayala4231 - I think tennis players tend to be more wealthy. Maybe it's harder on joints and tougher for cardio too?

[@alansnyder8448]

I thought Michelle's video was great. I considered attending the Bryan Johnson conference but didn’t because I had other priorities that weekend, and the cost was about twice what I was willing to pay. Her video was nearly perfect, providing an excellent account of what it would have been like to attend. I don’t need someone injecting their biases into a video. I can listen to how people answer fair questions and draw my own conclusions. The people who objected I feel, were vegan activists upset that she wasn’t pushing their agenda in her questions. I prefer objectivity, and she only slightly deviated from that at the very end.

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

Decades ago I was on the taking supplements band wagon but seeing the waste created by all those plastic bottles and the expense got me thinking that it was really not the answer. Now I understand the impetus to treat health problems with supplements is also a symptom of the for-profit healthcare system in the USA. But selling snake oil has a long history and not just in the USA. I agree with the point that it’s not necessary to use a lot of supplements or add in special processed food products to get healthy. It’s real food, a balance of fresh and cooked, mostly plants, and enough social interaction to keep one active mentally and physically that really matters most. It’s not going to stop people from getting some illnesses but it helps to have good underlying health if one develops a condition.

[@Mimulus2717]

Just this week the Rhonda Patrick's newletter examined the literature for benefits of multivitamin supplementation. "In a 3-year study known as the COSMOS (the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study), taking a multivitamin improved cognitive function, memory, and executive function compared to a placebo. A meta-analysis of three COSMOS substudies concluded something similar: there was clear evidence that multivitamin supplementation improved global cognition and memory-an effect that was estimated to be equivalent to a 2-year reduction in aging!" Her take home message: Multivitamins may be benign, but they’re unlikely to be harmful. What’s important to remember is that exercise, sleep, and diet are exponentially more important for your longevity whether or not you take a multivitamin. Make sure you have these “low hanging fruit” taken care of before you begin to worry about the smaller-albeit still important-lifestyle inputs. " I personally take a single good quality multivitamin with B12 plus extra algae oil and Vit D.

[@BM1982.V2]

The studies are probably looking at people eating a deficient diet so of course there will be some benefit. What would be interesting would be seeing if these same multivitamins have the same positive effects on people eating a well balanced whole foods diet. B12, many people are deficient, even meat eaters because of our more sterile world, and D if you don't get enough sun or live further from the equator are definite exceptions. DHA/EPA the jury is still out I think but good to take as an insurance policy if you don't eat fish. The rest I'm not so sure are needed if you eat well.

[@someguy2135]

When taking any vitamin, including multivitamins, beware of companies that include excessive amounts of fat soluble vitamins which can lead to health problems such as nerve damage. I prefer to take individual vitamins to allow me to control the amounts and pinpoint which vitamins that would benefit me

[@flyshacker]

@@BM1982.V2Great reply. I would also add that Dr. Greger has mentioned studies showing that supplements of some vitamins are harmful while those same vitamins from good food are beneficial. I am careful NOT to take any supplements beyond those recommended by the lifestyle medicine practitioners I follow, which are B12, D3, plant based DHA/EPA (with some controversy), zinc, and kelp (for iodine).

[@carinaekstrom1]

As a vegan, those 3 are the only ones I consider worth taking at this point. I know B12 from a pill is healthier than getting it packaged in a piece of fiber lacking piece of animal. And D3 from a pill is probably better than being a lot in the sun. Good algae oil should be safer from contaminants than eating fishes.

[@someguy2135]

@@carinaekstrom1 100%

[@lenguyenngoc479]

One of the thing Ive learnt from BJ is how important sleep is. He made me realize the enormity of what I have been lacking. Such a massive difference between a 8 hour sleep vs a 6 hours one. I will never brag about how i stayed up late till 3am in my high-school years ever again

[@michelle_cen]

Same!! I wish other public figures talked more about how important sleep is, and how amazing one feels with more quality sleep vs. less. Would love if we could shift the cultural zeitgeist that glorifies sleeplessness

[@ashleytrueman349]

I think there is 1 issue with this, the mentality behind it. People sometimes criticise some of the things Brian does because longevity at the moment is perceived as how to live longer. But the entire point of what Brian is doing is how to not die, I think there is a huge difference.

[@tamcon72]

Excellent follow-up, Chris! Thanks for posting!

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

I think your conclusion is the correct one. It is tech bro science, and the supplements! He is getting a lot of attention and yet he lists social media as down there with smoking and drinking. This does not add up to me, the guy is spending his whole life in front of the camera as an influencer. Plus it is the only thing he does, it is an obsession. There is nothing wrong with some obsessions, but I prefer the old uns that are known for something else. Jane Goodall is a spritely 90 something woman, vegetarian until going vegan a few years ago. She inspires because of her wonderful work with chimpanzees. I can't do chimpanzee things but I can eat like her. Hence she is a role model. She also has purpose. Maybe that is the main takeaway, to have purpose and then everything else follows. I am looking forward to the TED videos.

[@sandray7609]

I know people without purpose or interests and they are unhappy, depressed and lonely. They think there's a magical cure for happiness in a pill. I am a life long learner and can't imagine not having interests and learning something new everyday.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

​@@sandray7609 And we all know what these ultimately leads to... Drinking and drug and gambling and pr0n dependence to fill a void. And even worse things follow. At least in most cases.

[@sandray7609]

@@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x Yes, agree with this

[@someguy2135]

Jane Goodall is one of many vegans who are inspirational. History is filled with others who did not eat meat and who would be vegan today.

[@WiseandVegan]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@ZmogusJaponija]

One thing keeps puzzling me. So many people interested (some, also obsessed) in logevity, but they somehow don't want to hear about the fact, that if we will continue to destroy our planet - there will be nowhere to live when they will get old eventually. Or the living will be unbearable due to climate crisis. Or/and due to mental health/addiction crisis in many countries/societies...

[@Mindofablacksheep]

Dont die is not only about diet its dont die dont kill each other and the planet align ai with don't die

[@bluewave7120]

The no nonsense truth of this channel deserves alot more subscribers than it has at the moment

[@XX-qi5eu]

Im glad there are people like Brian measuring, testing and trying a hundred supplements. His success or failure will only help in the long run.

[@michelle_cen]

I'll be curious to see how his health is as he ages! So many interventions he's doing...

[@RXP91]

Sulforophane is the most under talked about supplement in all these supplement obsessed folks. I'm so glad due to prostaphane I can stop faffing about growing my own sprouts. I eat my broccoli & kale but like to top up on sulforophane especially with being in an active pandemic with 5 peaks a year

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

This hit all of my qualms and let me know I wasn’t the only one with questions!! Thank you Chris & PC team❤😘

[@rickpasley6961]

To entirely dismiss supplements as unnecessary is, in my opinion, missing some great and important opportunities. First off, as a vegan, B12 is critical. I have to supplement that for my health. For a doctor to dismiss all supplements out of hand is short sighted. Other supplements such as creatine, vitamin D, and other nutrients, are equally hard to get and many need to supplement those things to stay in a healthy range. Secondly, given the sad state of our food supply system, it is not a stretch to think supplements will become more important to remain healthy as our food declines in quality. I am not saying Mr. Johnson's regime is great, or good, or bad, or anything. But I do think his self experiment is interesting and we should all be taking a more nuanced look at supplements for healthy aging rather than a yes/no type of approach.

[@spencerprice1676]

Thanks for keeping it 100, Chris

[@raulgarcia8627]

Michelle seems like an awesome nice kind and caring person, so it's to be expected that when people are being nice to each other and having a great time she ain't about to just ruin the party with an uncomfortable question (which is what Bryan's event, and his whole public persona is relying on) So all things considered, I think she did a fine job, and this follow up video complements the blind spots well enough. Also, in a different note. Come on, how does anyone believe Bryan hasn't had esthetic treatments? 🤨

[@Nicksonian]

Although dismissive over Johnson’s vaguely cult-like lifestyle, I am trying one thing: Breakfast as the main meal, lunch as a secondary meal, and no more food until breakfast, also known as the 16-hour fast Johnson advocates. This will, I hope, lead to some needed weight loss and better sleep, something Johnson is right to promote. However, no green smoothies. Although I’m somewhat skeptical over Dr. Esselstyn’s anti-oil stance, I am adopting his eat-lots-of-greens encouragement, although not six times a day. Otherwise, a mostly vegetarian diet consisting of entirely WHOLE FOODS.

[@Viva-Longevity]

I was talking in the hall with Valter Longo a few months ago at yet another longevity conference and his point of view is breakfast is by far the meal with research showing you can't miss it. But he skips lunch (on weekdays) and has dinner 12 hours after breakfast. It's just an observation from me that he said that, not an endorsement because I really don't know what's healthiest.

[@someguy2135]

I switched to a mostly plant based diet centered around Whole Foods at a certain point in my life. After that I researched why others go fully vegan in their lifestyle including diet and decided that I would do that myself. Since doing that I found that I had noticeably fewer aches and pains including a backache that would often flare up. Eating animal products promotes chronic inflammation which was the problem. My story is at my channel

[@Nicksonian]

@@Viva-Longevity Thanks Chris. It’s a thrill getting responses from someone I admire and respect. Longo’s view might be, I’m assuming, aimed at keeping energy management on an even keel. But I think there might be something to the 16-hour fast and being beneficial to sleep. You’ve talked to fasting proponents and the benefits seem real…although I don’t have the discipline for days-long fasts.

[@Nicksonian]

@@someguy2135 Your spell check also changes “whole foods” to “Whole Foods.” I wonder who decided that? Advertising embedded in our spell check?

[@someguy2135]

@@Nicksonian sounds right of course I get a kick back from Whole Foods every time I comment. I'm using voice texting by the way

[@yviruss1]

All the best for the longevity summit. :)

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!!! We're so excited for it and will make a video recap of it, as well as release videos of some of the talks. All the talks will eventually be on the TEDx YT channel.

[@yviruss1]

@@michelle_cen Woah! That is fabulous. Couldn't thank Chris, you, and the entire team of Plant Chompers enough. You guys rock; no like seriously. 🙏

[@michelle_cen]

@@yviruss1 Thank you for your kind words & support

[@leibatt2]

I loved both videos! I'm pretty skeptical of Bryan Johnson's stuff but I think it's important to have an open mind. That's the only way that science works. Open to hearing all hypotheses but skeptical in adopting them until evidence proves they work, especially beyond good sleep, regular exercise, plant based diet, and healthy relationships.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you :) You've got the right mindset!

[@smonster]

Impressive video. You've meaningfully added to the previous video, delivering the skepticism people were looking for. This should make more people happy. I'm looking forward to the full interview with Virginia Hislop, that's going to be fascinating.

[@michelle_cen]

❤❤❤

[@TonyNovation]

Good follow up! I appreciate how you combine criticism with self mockery so it doesn't feel mean spirited. That's probably one of my favorite parts of this channel! That being said I think one of the biggest takeaways for me from Brian Johnson is what he has been talking about lately which is how dirty our food is. I've also recently started following LeadSafeMama and EricEverythingLead recently. Eric has lead test kits that I would recommend everybody buy. I've been testing stuff all over my house. And LeadSafeMama said something recently that kind of changed how I view things. She said it's not enough to choose food products that have low amounts of lead and heavy metals, she said the goal should be to identify and proactively choose products that have zero lead and zero heavy metals (eg cadmium, arsenic). I thought wow, that just changed my perspective. She was just talking about food products but the same goes for household products like baby bottles and air compressor fittings, which is why it's so important to test things. And we can't expect manufacturers to do it for us unfortunately.

[@sk.n.9302]

Appreciated this!

[@perrydimes6915]

Loved seeing the flipside of the last video. Especially the bit about no supplement, nor olive oil, having the strength behind it of fruits and vegetables (what's that famous soundbite, every cup of legumes lowers your all cause mortality by 8%?) Btw, I love the more frequent recent appearances by the Chompettes -- Miguel, Michelle, etc. They are just as knowledgeable and great at interviews, etc.

[@michelle_cen]

Chompettes 💚 Aww love that term. Thank you!

[@ac5126]

The most important change that i made that made the biggest difference in how i feel and look is sleep.

[@andanssas]

Enjoyed Michelle's great report of the event, but this completes it nicely 😊🎉

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you ❤

[@susanmeisels8692]

I'm watching the video, and I've paused it to write. Please protect Michelle at all costs from the internet hate. She did an excellent job. You are doing an excellent job following up. But you will be better at dealing with the internet yuckyness, as you should as a wise old crotchety guy, than she, because she's still learning and gaining wisdom. Please keep up the fantastic work and mentoring the young people. Signed, a wise old crotchety woman, Susan.

[@michelle_cen]

You're such a sweetheart! Thank you. While I'm not as wise old crotchety as Chris, I do know all criticism is a gift 🥰 I'm very happy to hear it & improve. Trolling doesn't bother me, as I know it reflects more about that person than myself.

[@Viva-Longevity]

Heh. I thought I made a good reply but KZbin deleted it on my own channel. Anyway, thank you.

[@jonathonalsop2120]

I like what Bryan's doing, and as pointed out his fundamentals are sound. For the average person all you need are the fundamentals, sleep, healthy diet, exercise and purpose/relationships. Everything else Bryan is doing is aimed at the 'Don't Die' goal of the as yet unattainable extreme life extension.

[@nizahe2731]

Hello, Chris! I completely agree regarding olive oil-there is nothing inherently exceptional about it when viewed through a scientific lens. Like all oils, it is an isolated fat, stripped of most of the accompanying nutrients found in whole plant-based foods. While olive oil has been marketed as "heart-healthy" due to its higher content of monounsaturated fats, it remains a concentrated source of calories and lacks the fiber, numerous antioxidants, and phytonutrients present in whole olives. In the context of oils, flaxseed oil could be considered the "healthiest" due to its higher omega-3 content, but even it pales in comparison to obtaining essential fatty acids from whole food sources like flaxseeds, chia seeds, and a variety of nuts. These whole foods provide a more balanced nutritional profile, including fiber, protein, and a range of micronutrients-many of which we don't even fully understand yet in terms of how they interact with the human body. Oils simply cannot offer this complexity. Research consistently supports the superiority of whole plant foods over processed oils, even those perceived as "healthy." When comparing diets with and without oil, the no-oil approach consistently shows better results, particularly for heart health. This is why I’m skeptical of Bryan’s protocol. The idea of promoting olive oil as a health food is not aligned with the most current scientific understanding of nutrition. Bryan's claim that every calorie in his diet "fights for its life" seems contradictory when isolated oils-essentially empty calories-are included in his regimen. It seems questionable and biased. If the goal is to maximize nutritional density per calorie, it would make far more sense to focus on whole plant foods, which provide not only healthy fats but also fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants-all of which contribute significantly to long-term health outcomes. The conclusion? Bryan isn't being fully transparent with us. For some reason, he has a clear bias towards olive oil, which is disappointing considering his influence and his advocacy for healthy living. Given his platform, it’s troubling that he endorses a product that, at best, offers minimal nutritional benefits compared to the whole foods that should be prioritized in any health-focused diet. Not to mention that he is selling his own olive oil and it isn't cheap...

[@pedro.almeida]

I think olive oil is mostly a case of what you are not consuming instead (other more harmful fats) and the fact that in the Mediterranean diet it was historically mostly used has a condiment (eg. in a salad), helping you consume more plant foods that would otherwise be less appealing.

[@raystaar]

I take around 17 supplements, but they're not compounds. Instead they're either powdered herbs and spices, like oregano, cloves, and turmeric, or powdered fruits and veggies like cranberry, amla and beets. I chose them for their antioxidant, anti inflammatory effects and I look upon them as adding real foods to increase my gut microbiome diversity.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

Dr. Fred Kummerow Ph.D in food chemistry who at age 102 still had a full head of hair, never took any synthetic unregulated vitamins or supplements for evidence based reasons. Do you have a Ph.D to understand the evidence or do you live on hocus pocus by the band Focus?

[@pilonpatrick573]

@@beepbeepnj2658 , maybe my lack of mastery of this language makes me misunderstand you. Why do you associate ''powdered herbs, spices, fruits or veggies'' to ''syntheric unregulated vitamins or supplements'' ? it seems to me that your sarcasm was very misplaced, and the fact that the channel ''liked'' @raystaar's comment gives me a sense of ...confirmation. I might very well check into those powdered veggies ;)

[@pilonpatrick573]

may I ask if there have been studies about those, which exactly you take, and where you buy them ?

[@beepbeepnj2658]

@@pilonpatrick573 Dried herbs and spices are not supplements, they are food and are regulated by the FDA.

[@peterz53]

Thanks. Johnson does say to focus on the basics first. Sleep etc. I think that is often overlooked. There are many highly qualified research scientists in the field of aging who also, to my disappointment, use their research to develop pills ($$$$) to modulate aging pathways instead of showing how the basics, diet and exercise, modulate the same aging pathways. Look forward to your Longevity Summit.

[@rbphilip]

All good points. Bryan does say that he is a N of one band wants to see what happens when a lot of people try the program. But before I tried whole hog (so to speak) I would start with a WFPB diet. With lots of exercise. Until the basics are right there is no point in the extras.

[@sergiomontes2568]

Originally one single case study, but he is expanding it. Yes, the cofoundings are confusing but if a large enough group manage to stadistically significantly extend their lifes in comparison to family members etc (acting as control group) then you got a big sign that some of what they are doing, maybe 1 of the supplements or 2, is working. From it is just a matter of trying the most promising things in the protocol isolated it... it might be dificult by then as the cat would out of the bag and everyone would be pushing to get the full protocol no matter what

[@elizabethk3238]

Purpose is more important than relationships! I say this because I'm living it. At 77 I remain pain and meds free. My purpose is doing what's necessary to see how long I can keep this up. Best purpose, don't you agree?

[@carinaekstrom1]

I think that depends totally on what you value the most. Some people value relationships a lot, while some love to be mostly alone. Some need purpose more than others do, as well.

[@Nicksonian]

Your video transitioned seamlessly into “Dr.” Gundry talking about olive oil. At first I thought it was part of the video. When it kept going, the Gundry-quack preaching the thousand-and-one uses for olive oil, I realized he was selling his EVOO. I cook with olive oil as I follow a Mediterranean diet, but I use it relatively sparingly and don’t treat it as a beverage.

[@TheTubbyLunchBox]

Not a lot of EVOO in the Okinawa Diet ● Eat the whole olive.

[@Nicksonian]

@@TheTubbyLunchBox But there is EVOO in the Mediterranean diet. There’s little to no evidence that judicious use of EVOO is in any way harmful.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@NicksonianThe Mediterranean diet isn't good because of olive oil, but in addition to it. But I agree, eating the whole olives are even better. Toss them in with beans and tomato for a wholesome chilli.

[@Nicksonian]

@@mikafoxx2717 I eat whole olives. But you can’t use whole olives to make vinegar and oil salad dressing or sauté veggies.

[@anonimogonzalezperez4951]

Olive oil have benn traditionally an expensive item, because it must be proccessed and transport. As many other foods, meat itself, it have been eaten in much larger quantities since industrial production of food have been developing in the last 70 years. I am from Spain, I grew cooking with oil exclusively, and my parents didn't ate so much as I could (netiher as much milk, cheese, eggs and meat). Tha basis of the traditional diet in Spain was stew of legumes and greens daily (in fact I grew on this for the main course during the week), with a little bit of chorizo and morcilla. With bread, of course. Fruis of season and a little milk, cheese was a luxury. But our ancestors, romans, ancient hispanics, didn't ate or even cook in a bath of olive oil.

[@TangoMasterclassCom]

Thanks for the great video, as always so informative! Michelle did an awesome job with her reportage, and she was critical! She did not review the protocol itself, but she reviewed the event, two different things. She clearly mentioned how the main tenants of the protocol are not about the supplements or tech stuff, but the basics: sleep, plant based nutrition, and excercise. I chose to eat whole food plant based for the many health reasons of eating a wide variety of fiberrich plant foods, so I don't use any supplements other than B12, D3 and EPA+DHA. And I prefer to get my fats from nuts, seeds and avocado instead of oils, that is just my personal taste preference. And I think Bryan is surrounded by grifters who try to sell him many medical treatments that are not safe.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you for your kind words

[@Gina-t3o]

Great video! Thanks 😊

[@sadface7457]

Its a blueprint. I think what allot people don't realize it's that he is just making first assent. To show whats possible. The might be easier or better ways up the mountain.

[@jonathanw3557]

I believe that many academics are just milking grants. They are not intrinsically or extrinsically motivated to make concrete conclusions that lead to practical human interventions. Good science is crucial. Many studies do not practice good science though. The Mediterranean diet is a great example. It’s likely the high polyphenol EVOO through short term monocyte stimuli that has the greatest impact and not the wine. Should we discuss David Sinclair and his resveratrol, enough said…

[@flyshacker]

While I really enjoyed your video on Bryan Johnson and his big event, your video here resonates with me much more! Great job hitting all the areas of questionable practice. I agree that Bryan Johnson is a fascinating guy, and I hope to follow his adventure. But I will stick to my WFPB diet with consistent exercise and limited supplements, and I will continue to follow the advice of doctors like Greger and Fuhrman who have taught me so much. If Bryan Johnson’s methods are ever proven clinically to be correct, I will jump on them. But I am happy to wait. Thank you!

[@rhyothemisprinceps1617]

People usually play tennis outdoors. It would be nice to see 'time spent outdoors' and 'timing of outdoor light exposure' as a variables in more epidemiological studies. Outdoor time/natural sunlight exposure has an effect on circadian rhythm entrainment (morning exposure) and on the development of myopia in children (afternoon exposure). Perhaps it also has an effect on aging and age-related diseases. Perhaps fitness trackers could be modified to gather these data.

[@pedro.almeida]

Also you can't play alone, you need to still have good equilibrium, be nimble, have reflexes, hand eye coordination, have type 2 muscle fibers for fast movement, decent cardio ability to last 1 hour, etc. It's almost like a textbook case of healthy user bias. 😅

[@jhunt5578]

I like Bryan Johnsons message. But I wouldn't eat as much olive oil imo. Theres also no control for what he's doing. Positives are sleep, exercise, strong social bonds, the tried and tetsed stuff. His slight caloric deficit whilst also maintaining a good muscle mass is intriguing.

[@thomas6502]

Your skepticism inspires my inner cynic to try harder. 🙂Much gratitude to you (and your team) Chris. Thank you.

[@ziemowitmaj7074]

Thank you for this, you have restored my trust as that other episode really raised my eyebrows

[@michelle_cen]

Hahaha, sorry to raise your eyebrows. Glad we got you back!

[@ziemowitmaj7074]

@@michelle_cen haha no harm done, Im in no risk of drinking his coolaid, but was worried about newcomers to the scene being pulled into the commerce machine.

[@masher1042]

Thanks! Great episode as usual. Good reminder on maintaining a sense of humour and not taking ourselves too seriously. And having a purpose and good relationship. 🙏

[@MickisMom]

Thanks, Chris. Your videos always make sense to me. Brian’s videos leave me scratching my head, particularly the olive oil, supplements and processed foods he’s promoting.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

Let me have wild guess. Buying plants from the nearest market isn't paying much. Selling supplements and prepackaged food on the other hand... 🤔

[@carl13579]

Good video. I also question his "apparent age" calculations. I would love a deep dive to see how these are actually calculated.

[@k.h.6991]

Imwas reminded by Brian's work that olives are probably a health food, so I reintroduced them in my cooking. 😅

[@privatecaller1418]

Bryan is a mapmaker a visionary a humanitarian...like all great voices he's attacked by old system.

[@julioandresgomez3201]

An old proverb states "a long walk, a long laugh and a good nap cure everything there is". If the body is in trouble_ meaning, starts to be down, not something that has been going on and on for years_ why not just take a nap right away. Then the body will not be pumped up and will (likely) not have enough impulse to properly self-fix. Taking a nap right after a walk (or some form of gentle and smooth exercising) and laugh that's what fixes pretty much anything.

[@ralphy199]

Chris and Michelle Makena great team team. Love this channel

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!

[@andrewbird57]

Bryan Johnson's hair looks like it's a dye job. Am I wrong? At 67, I don't subscribe to any one philosophy for longevity, but learn from various sources, such as this channel and from what Dan Buettner says he discovered from studying blue zones. Veganism, exercise and movement, yoga, social interactions and relationships, optimism, purpose.

[@jenniferclifford4669]

Yes it is

[@michelle_cen]

Bryan doesn't dye his hair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOYg5yLj7aGgrMsi=b-kNAoKRcbLDI-5Y This video explains what he did to reverse greying hair

[@andrewbird57]

@@michelle_cen Color me skeptical. It looks like a dye job to me, and not even a particularly good one.

[@paulcohen6727]

It would be a shame to feel like you're in your twenties and look old because of premature grey hair. In fact, dying your hair may help you to feel younger, give you a more positive attitude and so, contribute to health. Take it from an old healthy guy in his seventies who dyes his hair and has the energy of a person in their twenties.

[@RXP91]

It's such a weird thing that so many longevity folks do. My hair started greying at 18 & I've never touched the stuff. I'm baby face & at 36 I still got ID'd for alcohol until I took my hat off. But the obsession on hair colour is crazy to me. To each their own though

[@bluewave7120]

I like the way this channel exposes the truth just like the Amazing Randy used to do with psychics and magical power

[@SilverFan21k]

Thanks for covering Bryan & longevity

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

If you want to be extremely healthy and live a long time, it’s pretty simple. Try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night, move your body daily, I myself aim for at least 10k steps a day and I do resistance training 3 times a week, and eat a ton of fiber! Lots of plants. I choose to eat fresh seafood when I can get it but for the most part my diet is plants. Those are the basics. If we all did those things we would all be so much healthier! Almost every disease is PREVENTABLE, it’s up to us to keep ourselves healthy. All disease starts in the gut and our good gut bacteria thrives on fiber! Healthy gut, healthy body. Chris, it would be so cool if you could interview the Sonnenburgs. They are a husband and wife who are microbiologists and run the lab at Standford and are really good friends with Christopher Gardner. Their book, The Good Gut, has been life changing for me! They have shown that based on our gut bacteria that they can turn on or off certain diseases like MS. THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR THAT! ❤

[@Fearzero]

Seafood is full of microplastic, dioxins, pcbs, radiation, birth control, pesticides etc. You're better off with an algae oil supplement produced in a bioreactor without the toxins. In addition, most of the ocean plastic is from the fishing industry ie netting and related gear.

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

Good one, Chris!

[@stopfdenpc]

There's a high pitch noise about every 10 seconds in the talk starting at 2:23 probably around 14khz if I had to guess. Unfortunate for those of us that can still hear it. Just so you're aware for the future.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for pointing that out!!

[@mikafoxx2717]

Reminds me of those anti-young people alarms.

[@michelle_cen]

@@mikafoxx2717 🤣🤣🤣

[@notthere83]

Something that bothers me about the criticism of the processed foods that Brian sells is that at least to me, it seems like his target audience for that are people whose lives may be too stressful to spend a few hours in the kitchen every week. But in the past, he showed how the whole food (Well - not all ingredients may be "whole". I don't remember any more.) versions are made and I'm guessing they're described in blueprint. (I have no clue because I have no need for blueprint.) In addition to mentioning that one should ideally eat whole plant foods, I think his products should be compared to what they're intended to replace-fast food and average grocery store ready meals.

[@michelle_cen]

Fair point!

[@paulcohen6727]

I just heard that among all athletes, pole vaulters live the longest. I didn't understand why until I watched some videos of them in action. The have to be both fast and strong, have extreme and precise control over their bodies, be flexible, agile basically, the most elite of all athletes. Finally, to become these super-athletes, they have learned to be tenacious and so, they are schooled for life.

[@michelle_cen]

Very interesting! 😮 Thanks for sharing

[@JohnMoseley]

'The thinking of a big tech guy.' and 'a hundred different supplements' (which he sells). Yes. I don't want to be cynical - he seems a likeable guy who may be making some important points, e.g. about how 'dirty' even our healthy foods are (I'd like to see that further examined here if possible) - but he's a businessman peddling ethical consumerism as a means to systemic change, which has been abundantly shown not to work.

[@kearyandco]

How does someone attend/view the Longevity summit by TEDx Boston? There is no information in the link provided on how to view/register/attend. Thank you.

[@michelle_cen]

It's happening Oct 1 in Boston! We will release videos of some talks from it, a recap video, and eventually all the talks will be on the TEDx KZbin channel. The event is already full for in-person attendance, unfortunately.

[@kobidreamer]

As a fan of the channel as well as a fan of Bryan Johnson I was quite happy with Michelle's coverage. While I appreciate many of the questions in this follow up I feel some of it is just a little harsh, seemingly for balance sake. I do not think it fair to judge Johnson's effort through the lens of the most established academic wisdom. The attempt here is not to emulate the most successful known examples of healthy living and graceful aging. It is to break the known limits of human longevity with a level of intervention never before seen and therefore unexplored. It is this pushing the boundaries that justifies the hype, not any particular detail of his protocol. In the big picture Bryan's general approach is sound and clearly well intentioned. His ambitions are most positive and inspiring to many. Sure , not every element is certifiably great but I still consider Michelle's overall positivity an accurate portrait of the movement.

[@Volcorps]

I feel that Brian is trying to not upset people which is why he doesn’t preach about veganism as much as other topics.

[@raulgarcia8627]

Yeah because he's not vegan and has things to gain by telling people whatever they want to hear 🤷‍♂️

[@notthere83]

I don't know about the antibiotics video you recommended. Pretty much the first thing in that video is a mention of "Zoe's microbiome testing technology". I've looked this up a few times over the years and every time, I get the same result: Gastroenterologist associations think that tests like that are a waste of money because there is no (or inconclusive) scientific evidence for a link between what bacteria your microbiome consists of and health problems. Which doesn't mean that I disagree with the fiber argument. And doctors absolutely SHOULD be more careful about which antibiotics they prescribe for what. It's insane to me that there are doctors who aren't infectiologists who look at an antibiogram that clearly says that a pathogen is sensitive against X and decide to prescribe Y-which isn't even listed because it's useless against that pathogen. (Maybe there is some weird reason-I'll ask an infectiologist next week.)

[@Mrwan13]

I presume Gastroenterologist associations don’t promote a lot of those gut tests because the company processes are confidential, Surely there is a lot of scientific evidence if it’s processed by AI but it’s ALL industry funded. I did a couple tests via a different company and discovered I really did react to food the said I would, and these were common foods most people would call healthy.

[@WFPB_4_Life]

At least he's promoting a 100% plant-based diet to his followers. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@zukodude487987]

I believe what he does is beneficial. I have never seen putting rational calculations into our body not yielding beneficial results. How much the current tech is helping is unknown, but it probably is an increase in health and this is not including any new or better practices in the future when we have more data.

[@nolow_life]

4:08 When you have data like this on the screen and you're speaking to it, it would be really helpful for the viewers if you would highlight the parts you're speaking of as you go because sometimes it's hard to figure out which part of it to read while listening to your voice at the same time

[@Viva-Longevity]

Thank you. I shoulda done that.

[@kentroskelley1389]

Great video Chris All the thoughts from comments make life interesting. Some great people follow your channel!! I’m enjoying life. Love Steve Jobs quote below. Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. Steve Jobs

[@Viva-Longevity]

I could tell you a lot about that commercial (I worked for him). He didn't write that, our ad agency did, and he hated it in the beginning. He was sensitive about being lumped in with misfits.

[@kentroskelley1389]

@@Viva-Longevity HA! Paul Harvey the rest of the story situation, but from someone who was actually there. Thanks for sharing that Chris! Very cool!

[@Viva-Longevity]

Here's more! It's a fascinating story that means a lot to me. Steve didn't let his own narration of the ad go to market; he said it sounded arrogant. My guess is he was in focus groups with me when IT directors said they would never buy anything from Steve for their companies because he's like John DeLorean, here today and gone tomorrow. They didn't know Steve was behind the one-way mirror when they said that... He would fall on his back on the ground and fake like he was driving a stake through his heart. Their comments really did hurt him. And that's why they designed the ad, imo - to show great things come from people like that. www.cultofmac.com/news/today-in-apple-history-heres-to-the-crazy-ones

[@kentroskelley1389]

The Cult of Mac link you sent was a fascinating read Thank You. Must have been heady times back then. Glad you were there to help!

[@milicaskenderovic1306]

It's nice how you recognize that your perspective is a perspective of a privileged person. Purpose, for example, can only exist within a set of options that individuals have at their disposal. No doubt, longevity is multifactorial. And sadly, not even a goal for many...

[@tsurutom]

Certainly you don't need options to feel purpose? I recall studies that even show how poorer populations had more of that. Not to justify injustice (I would never), but fighting for your and your family's survival definitely gives you a purpose. Think how humans evolved for hundreds of thousands of years and how many options they had throughout their lives; yet, one can only imagine them with the strongest sense of purpose.

[@milicaskenderovic1306]

@@tsurutom true 👍

[@hornsteinhof7592]

Brian to me is an interesting believer with curious theories. I like to follow him on his journey because it's almost entertaining to see what he will try next and maybe there's a bit to learn from him. Dr. Michael Greger to me is the real deal. The assessments of him and his team on the credibility of studies are priceless to me. I feel like Brian with his business background might not be critical enough towards corporate funded research. Dr. Greger is.

[@SuperAngelic5]

I agree

[@mikafoxx2717]

I think Gregor is also biased, and a little over the top, but reasonable. I'm still not sold 200% that vegan is healthier than a well formulated omnivorous diet, though. Say pescetarian plus majority whole food plants.

[@adimarco]

Most "longevity experts" are stuck in the same dogmatic paradigms. Experts? On this video are bias as well. Show me bloodwork / mobility ... living what you say or sit on the sidelines. I've been at this too long and see most people ignoring the abovious while relying on "Research" either funded by companies with interest in the outcomes or miss a million other factors that are literally impossible to isolate to determine what is or is not effective in regards to longevity. I applaud Bryan for stepping out. Hes probably the first to lay it all on the line. Health is so simple and obvious ... Being healthy not so easy. De-pollute yourself of the millions of pollutents floating everywhere in every aspect of life. Good Crossection: Gary Null PHD Dr Morse Markus Rothkranz Lou Corona Dr Arnold Ehret Anthony William Thx for all the videos!

[@AndrewPawley11]

Thanks for what you do Chris. As always a valuable and balanced critique. It seems to me Brian Johnson's study design in flawed, even for an n=1 experiment, as he continually changes multiple variables and then draws conclusions from the results of changes in his protocol. So, the jury remains out on his approach. Certainly, it's a little early to be buying his range of products. The day may well come for that but, not it is not here yet.

[@pedro.almeida]

The foundation has been the same from the beginning, great sleep and exercise, diet only comes third and he has been tweaking it ever since.

[@AndrewPawley11]

@@pedro.almeida My point is that if he "tweaks" multiple things at the same time it's hard to draw a firm conclusion on the effect.

[@pedro.almeida]

@@AndrewPawley11 yes but I guess he's doing something similar to Lustgarden, diet fixed for 3 months, retest, adjust slightly, 2 months, retest, etc.

[@paulcohen6727]

As a busy guy with lots to do, I have to complement you for the length of this video. Previous videos have been excessively long in my humble opinion. I need people to be concise and to get to the point instead of aimlessly droning on and one.

[@adamgalas6762]

The only oil I use is 1 tbsp of algae oil. 5g of DHA and EPA is the maximum safe dosage. 120 calories of the healthiest oil on earth, where the fish get all their Omega 3s.

[@tombaron5607]

He’s not as completely transparent as he claims to be. He dyes his hair, he got veneers, and he was or may still be on testosterone therapy. He is kind of hush hush about these things.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Pretty sure he was honest about the testosterone. He had lot T due to being crazy low body fat, like 3-5% because he was eating like 1800 calories a day. He upped it to 2150 or something and got the body fat level out of "danger zone destroy muscle and don't reproduce" level low, because he was chasing slowing down metabolism for slower aging per some studies. But he took it too far and bodybuilders get the same thing when getting that lean and only aim to be there for only a couple days for a contest prep if they ever get there to being with.

[@johnhopkins6029]

I think it makes sense he trashed his health chasing material wealth then ate broccoli and got good sleep and now he’s turning his followers into consumers and calling it a revolution 😂

[@elberthiggins6667]

I have never found a supplement that had an effect at my conscious level except ...magnesium but I was trying for better sleep not regularity so that too was a fail. And then there was the craze for "antioxidants" back in the 1990's to name but one that was demonstrably harmful, and there is "omega 3" which didn't pass muster in preventing CV disease. Then there's a history of a panapoly of products that don't contain the real ingrediant (what you get is an ingreediant) or something that has toxic contaminants like lead. Here's my proposal for labeling: instead of "this statement has not been evaluated by the FDA" (and we know how vigilant the FDA is) it should state something like "there's one born every minute" or "a fool and his money"...or " the evidence for these claims is nonexistant."

[@mikafoxx2717]

I like that last one. As for a supplement you're very conscious of doing something, try a higher dose niacin pill. It gives quite the flush.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

For all his weirdness, I think it's good that advice to watch diet, exercise, sleep, bubble up to the top.

[@bombombalu]

To be fair, as you criticized the "let's not wait for science"-doctor: Dr Greger's "How Not To Die"'s entire premise is "the science isn't here yet, but just do it".

[@Viva-Longevity]

Hmmm, that's not how I read his book or what he said in my interview. Do you have some examples?

[@lhpangler]

I am often lucky enough that chris (the national gem) sees my comments. My thought today is I would be interested in your take on cardiovascular protective habits.

[@klang180]

I thought a daily b12 supplement and vitamin D for winter time were generally agreed to be positives but your longevity person didn't seem to agree.

[@SuperAngelic5]

I know right. I will continue to take vit d and b12.

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

I think they would just rather people test and then go from there. I myself take vitamin d because I stay out of the sun and of course I take b12 because I don't eat meat. I get bloodwork done every 6 months and adjust based on the results.

[@sandray7609]

Vit d is controversial because it's benefits aren't proven long term. It may do more harm than good. Many times the target RDA is based on population averages not necessarily what is needed for health

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

I don’t know which longevity person you think said that, but I didn’t hear that message. I heard that taking a whole bunch of supplements every day isn’t proven to help improve longevity. None said to not take any specific vitamins like B12 or D. They would probably say it depends on your individual needs, not a general rule that everyone needs to follow.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@sandray7609Benefits aren't proven? It's a vitamin. You NEED it. If you're up in Canada and even then you avoid the sun without sunscreen, you're in dire need of supplementation unless you eat a whole lot of cod liver.

[@mjs28s]

Like Bryan or not he is at least putting his money where his mouth is and, quite literally, testing all the different things to see what moves the needle and what doesn't. He also gives away all the information for free and tells you exactly what he is doing or taking so if you want to do it yourself you can or if you are lazy buy his stuff (the BluePrint labeled stuff) to do it. Me, I prefer the produce section of my local grocery store. Not all that hard to buy fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, beans, etc. Lastly, I am sure that he would agree that food, lifestyle (exercise, relaxation, sleep), no smoking, alcohol, etc. are the largest part of the solution with whatever cocktail of supplements that they come up with is just icing on the cake. From what I have seen diet and exercise are the things that he talks about the most and you can't even get the VAST majority of people to eat right let alone exercise. They have so many excuses.

[@tsurutom]

"if you are lazy [you can] buy his stuff" The problem is that if you buy this stuff you're not following his own advice. It's ultra-processed, unhealthy crap and he definitely knows it, which massively undermines his sincerity.

[@GM-cm3qc]

@@tsurutomyou can eat the recommended doses of said vitamins?

[@tsurutom]

@@GM-cm3qc I didn't even mention vitamins. But you can't just supplement vitamins and eat processed crap or that's what all the experts would recommend. Unfortunately, plants contain literally thousands of active compounds, and we understand very little about how they interact with each other our with our bodies and microbiome. All we know is that the more whole plants we eat, the healthier we are on average.