“The business of nicotine today looks like a kind of Wild West gold rush.” As the market for nicotine pouches skyrockets, their image has shifted dramatically from danger to desirability, they worry it’s leaving a new generation at risk. I’m reminded of Real talk about nicotine, which I shared in 2023, where I noted “Don’t believe anyone who says nicotine has no benefits.” ~ learn more
“Well, I decided to undertake a rigorous, science-driven challenge: to try the most talked-about “healthy” protein bars and identify which are actually worth your time (and money). Basically, I ate 25+ protein bars in the name of research.” ~ learn more
“I learned that most reference ranges on your lab results are based on the average values of the population being tested, which, in the US, often means metabolically struggling, chronically inflamed, and far from optimal. These ranges tell you if you’re in the same ballpark as everyone else. They often fail to adjust for age, sex, genetics, menstrual phase, personal baselines, or health goals (like optimizing fertility).” ~ learn more
“A randomized trial found that overweight adults sleeping
“The wellness industry is at an inflection point: More empowered than ever, consumers are seeking greater control over their well-being. At the same time, the gap between economic growth and health outcomes is widening. … Here’s where we see an opportunity for founders and investors to create lasting impact.” ~ learn more
The NYT’s take on longevity-focused medical providers is … critical. Here’s an excerpt I dislike: “But experts worry that these clinics are capitalizing on people’s fears of aging and death without offering many tangible benefits — because almost none of this is covered by insurance, or proven to prolong one’s life.” Just two small humble points: 1) so ‘covered by insurance’ is the bar for ‘tangible benefits’? 2) so prolong…
The 3rd large cluster randomized trial demonstrating the same result was recently published. April 2018, February 2024, August 2024. ~ learn more
I’ve been really enjoying Derek Flanzraich’s new newsletter. “If you're new here, every Thursday I share 5 health-related things I feel strongly about. I explore, double click, and curate healthy things so you can just live healthyish (and spend less time scrolling).” ~ learn more
“Injecting regulatory T cells or Tregs, which control the body’s immune responses, directly into damaged bone, muscle and skin significantly boosts healing, according to new research. The door is now open to developing a universal cell-based method of enhancing healing after an injury.” ~ learn more
Peter Attia is the golden boy of the longevity medicine movement. This is a relatively balanced article written by a doctor who spent some time with him recently. “The increasing obsession with longevity has inspired a backlash. Many in the life-extension movement are quacks or hacks who peddle pills, potions, and false promises; longevity skeptics tend to see the loss of our capacities as something to accept, not avoid.” ~…