Want to crush your workouts with more energy, focus, and endurance? Pre-workout supplements are trending for a reason—they can give you that extra edge, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate lifter, or fitness enthusiast of any age. But with so many options, which ingredients actually work? This guide dives into caffeine, beta-alanine, citrulline, and nitric oxide boosters, backed by science, to help you choose the best pre-workout for your goals. Let’s explore what research says, compare
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Gut Health Hacks for Longevity in Your 40s: Research and Reality
Your gut might just be the key to a longer, healthier life—especially after 40. Tech mogul Bryan Johnson swears by his fiber-heavy Blueprint Protocol (highlighted in a 2024 Plant Chompers interview), and science backs him up: a 2023 Gut Microbes study found 30g of fiber daily reshapes your microbiome and slashes mortality risk by 8% for those in their 40s to 60s. But fiber’s just the start. Let’s unpack the best gut health hacks—probiotics, prebiotics,
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Turning 40 often comes with a wake-up call: wrinkles deepen, energy dips, and joints creak. Supplements promising to “turn back the clock” flood the market, but most are hype—or worse, a waste of money. Beyond biohacker Bryan Johnson’s 54-pill stack, which ones actually work for anti-aging after 40? We’ve sifted through the research, from a 2022 Frontiers in Aging study on NMN to omega-3s in Arthritis Research (2022), to spotlight the winners—and call out the
Continue readingDoes Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Protocol Really Reverse Aging? A Deep Dive into the Science
Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson has made headlines with his Blueprint Protocol, a $2-million-a-year anti-aging regimen claiming to rewind his biological clock. At 47, he boasts the heart of a 37-year-old and the skin of a 28-year-old, thanks to 54 daily pills, early meals, red light therapy, and more. But does this extreme biohacking routine really reverse aging—or is it just a rich man’s experiment? Let’s break down the key components and see what science, including
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Turning 40 often feels like a fitness wake-up call. Weight sneaks on, energy dips, and those easy gym gains from your 20s? They’re tougher to snag. By your 50s or 60s, it’s less about looks and more about staying strong and active for the long haul. Supplements won’t work miracles, but the right ones can boost your health and fitness after 40. These five—backed by science and tailored to midlife—support weight loss, metabolism, and
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