Supplements

We are healthspan enthusiasts who independently came to read and learn about how to improve healthspan. In the process we realized that there is a lot of information out there that is premature, forward looking and frankly incomplete at best and some of it might be potentially harmful. Supplementation is not a risk-free choice. With each supplement, we feel that one has to balance the benefits with the potential risks.

Here we have focused on the function of each supplement on the body, what is known about their efficacy based on human clinical trials, safety considerations and what forms and doses people are taking in clinical trials.

It is important to say that the supplement stack we are describing below is based on our best understanding of what is known so far. While we have done our best to provide the latest information, we cannot guarantee that the evidence and our understanding of it is complete. Further, the current evidence may change based on future research. As we find out about them, we may change our supplement stack and the dose of any supplement in our stack.

Finally, it is worth restating that we are not qualified to give medical advice, nor are we trying to cure or treat any diseases. So, please consider anything we describe here as information only and carefully and independently review the evidence of efficacy and safety before taking any supplements.

Supplement Benefits Dose Comments Source
Collagen Skin, joint health 10 gram/day in a smoothie or with oatmeal Bone broth is another good source https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6JUG4K/
Hyaluronic acid Skin, joint health 250 mg/day capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076FH7639
Sulforaphane Antioxidant and anti-cancer 35 mg/day capsules Broccoli sprouts are a great source of sulforaphane https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D15LMCK
Niacin (Vitamin B3) cellular energy, boosts cells NAD+, supports DNA repair 500 mg/day with or after food This causes flushing which is greatly diminished when taken after food or when taken in extended release form. NR/NMN are possible alternatives that do not cause flushing. Extended release (Veda takes this):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014831ICSImmediate release (Rana takes this):https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WYVC3ZH/
Vitamin D Bone health 4000 IU 3-4 times/week https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPV502/
Omega-3 fish oil Heath health 2 x 1.2 gm gelcaps per day Equivalent to 720 mg DHA+EPA. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPYY04/
Zinc Immune support 30mg Zinc picolinate on days when I am on a vegetarian diet Helpful especially on a vegetarian diet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012ZQPKG/
Magnesium Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes 1500 mg magnesium taurate at night Equivalent to 120 mg elemental Magnesium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S6Z8JRS
Melatonin Better sleep 300 microgram extended release at night before bedtime Nightly about 1 hour before bed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X9QZZ2/