Creatine gets thrown around a lot — sometimes hyped like a miracle, sometimes dismissed as “just for bodybuilders.” Neither is quite right. It’s one of the most studied supplements that exists, and unlike a lot of things marketed for fitness, most of what’s claimed about it actually holds up. Here’s what it is: your body […]
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There’s a lot of noise around post-workout supplements — half of it’s marketing, half of it’s outdated “bro science” that’s stuck around since the 90s. Here’s what’s actually worth your money and what isn’t, broken down simply. The Quick Version Supplement What It Does Typical Dose Worth It? Protein Repairs and builds muscle 20–40g Yes
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I’ve been using pre-workout stuff for a while now — citrulline, creatine, a Liquid IV for hydration, sometimes glycerol for a better pump. Here’s what the science actually supports, what’s overhyped, and a few things I wish someone had told me earlier. The Quick Reference Ingredient What It Does Typical Dose Evidence Strength Caffeine Energy,
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At a Glance Why Gut Health Matters After 40 Your gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria that influence digestion, immune function, and inflammation levels — shifts as you age, generally trending toward less diversity with poor diet, chronic stress, and age itself. Since chronic low-grade inflammation is a recognized driver of many age-related conditions,
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At a Glance What Is Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Protocol? Johnson’s Blueprint is a meticulously tracked personal health system that has evolved over the years he’s run it. Recent reporting describes it including: He reports his biological age — measured via epigenetic clocks and a “pace of aging” metric (DunedinPACE) — as meaningfully younger
