I’m expanding my knowledge on supplements related to longevity. I currently use collagen powder, creatine + taurine, greens, multivitamins, Vit D, probiotics. I do try to find scientific evidence to support the claims of each supplement. Recently I’m reconsidering my creatine supplements after watching this: https://youtu.be/V543RNgjeEI?si=kC6hHBGT7XIS79xg. Given positive effects on recovery from acute exercise, might consider taking it when I walk the Camino from Porto to Santiago. Would love others experience on these additional supplements: - Mitopure - Qualia - Amra - Co-enzyme Q10 - NAD+ (seems not to make a major impact https://youtu.be/P-5645n4SA0?si=CC-tpFDfHah8A5uZ) *As someone who has written scientific literature, the videos in the links are truly well done even pointing out how data might be “enhanced” (checkout the red light therapy video - summary is it works - whew!) by simple changes in the range on the axis - I know as a reviewer for medical journals I have seen this.

What's all the hype? Well, it's taken me years to catch up to Brian and finally pull the trigger. Here are the facts and my reason for getting one. 1. Improves Strength and Endurance - Increased Resistance: By adding extra weight, your body works harder to perform exercises, helping build strength and muscular endurance. - Better Cardiovascular Fitness: Wearing a weighted vest during aerobic activities like walking or running can enhance cardiovascular conditioning by increasing the effort needed. 2. Enhances Calorie Burn - Increased Metabolic Demand: With extra weight, your body burns more calories to complete the same movements, which can be helpful for weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight. 3. Improves Bone Density - Weight-Bearing Benefits: The added resistance from a weighted vest can stimulate bone growth, improving bone density, which is particularly beneficial for older adults or individuals at risk for osteoporosis. 4. Increases Intensity of Workouts - More Efficient Workouts: Activities such as push-ups, squats, lunges, and pull-ups become more challenging with a weighted vest, helping you build muscle and endurance faster in less time. 5. Enhances Functional Strength - Everyday Carrying Load: Peter Attia, MD is a big fan of 'rucking' - wearing weight will hiking/training. Wearing a weighted vest can simulate carrying additional load, which translates to better functional strength for tasks like lifting, carrying, or moving heavy objects in daily life. Especially LATER IN LIFE! This is your prep for longevity! For me, a 51 year old woman in Perimenopause, adding weight means and increasing my load adds more pressure on those quad muscles, which leads to stronger bones and overall a stronger body. How to choose a vest.... The vest should be anywhere from 5-10% of your body weight. If you plan on running with the vest on, you want to choose one that doesn't bounce. I have not run with mine yet but it's pretty secure and has some elasticity at the top of it.