Michael Lustgarten, PhD

Michael Lustgarten, PhD

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Researcher self-experiments with labs, biomarkers, diet, and supplements aimed at improving biological age and healthspan.

Senolytics Fail to Reset Senescence DNA Methylation Marks
SocialApr 21, 2026

Senolytics Fail to Reset Senescence DNA Methylation Marks

DNA Methylation Signatures of Cellular Senescence Are Not Reversed by Senolytic Treatment https://t.co/uemETuWkqI H/T @NataliaMitin

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Higher Plasma Choline and Betaine Linked to Better Cognition
SocialApr 20, 2026

Higher Plasma Choline and Betaine Linked to Better Cognition

Plasma free choline, betaine and cognitive performance: the Hordaland Health Study | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core - https://t.co/3xnGTbju80

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Blood and Fat Markers Forecast Heart Disease Risk
SocialApr 20, 2026

Blood and Fat Markers Forecast Heart Disease Risk

Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Bone Marrow, and Visceral Fat Metabolism as Predictors of Future Cardiovascular Disease in an Asymptomatic Healthy Population https://t.co/Oq1a3fH5qa

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Immune‑Inflammatory Balance Linked to Extreme Longevity
SocialApr 20, 2026

Immune‑Inflammatory Balance Linked to Extreme Longevity

Immune-Inflammatory Response in Lifespan—What Role Does It Play in Extreme Longevity? A Sicilian Semi- and Supercentenarians Study https://t.co/UPfK7vrIUT #mdpibiology

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Rejuvenated CD4 T Cells Promote Longevity, Infections Accelerate Senescence
SocialApr 20, 2026

Rejuvenated CD4 T Cells Promote Longevity, Infections Accelerate Senescence

Rejuvenated CD4 T cells--> longevity https://t.co/FH5XTQc3zl On the other hand, infection-->increased senescent T cells, shorter lifespan? https://t.co/wtsDnmIdnh

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Epigenetic Aging Rate Outperforms 13 Biomarkers in Mortality Prediction
SocialApr 19, 2026

Epigenetic Aging Rate Outperforms 13 Biomarkers in Mortality Prediction

Comparing fourteen consensus biomarkers of aging: epigenetic pace of aging as the strongest predictor of mortality in BASE-II https://t.co/q9jmoubgex

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Blood‑based ECM Protein Clock Predicts Biological Age and Disease
SocialApr 18, 2026

Blood‑based ECM Protein Clock Predicts Biological Age and Disease

An Extracellular Matrix Aging Clock Based on Circulating Matrisome Proteins Predicts Biological Aging and Disease https://t.co/3VOwhGCz5S

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Wheat Bran Plus Resistant Starch Improves Fecal Health Markers
SocialApr 17, 2026

Wheat Bran Plus Resistant Starch Improves Fecal Health Markers

Combining wheat bran with resistant starch has more beneficial effects on fecal indexes than does wheat bran alone https://t.co/c5q4PlNB2l

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Certain Fibers Boost Colonic Sugar Fermentation in Obesity
SocialApr 17, 2026

Certain Fibers Boost Colonic Sugar Fermentation in Obesity

Ha, it may seem like an esoteric subject, but I'm hot on the trail of something Specific dietary fibers steer toward distal colonic saccharolytic fermentation using the microbiota of individuals with overweight/obesity https://t.co/6b8y6du2On

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Mitochondrial Transplantation Reverses Cell Degeneration
SocialApr 16, 2026

Mitochondrial Transplantation Reverses Cell Degeneration

In terms of my top bets for rejuvenation-based therapies, mitochondrial transplanation has entered the chat Cell-type-targeted mitochondrial transplantation rescues cell degeneration https://t.co/izvDaRk7kz

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Bergamottin Reduces Cancer‑related Cachexia via Multiple Pathways
SocialApr 15, 2026

Bergamottin Reduces Cancer‑related Cachexia via Multiple Pathways

A Novel Role of Bergamottin in Attenuating Cancer Associated Cachexia by Diverse Molecular Mechanisms https://t.co/pr3d4kg0hB #mdpicancers

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Natural Compounds Boost Gut Butyrate, Increase Muscle Mass
SocialApr 15, 2026

Natural Compounds Boost Gut Butyrate, Increase Muscle Mass

Computational Screening and Experimental Validation of Natural Compounds that Enhance Butyrate Production in Gut Bacteria and Promote Muscle Cell Mass https://t.co/YgZdtWly4n

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
EMF‑Controlled Gene Switch Reverses Aging In Vivo
SocialApr 15, 2026

EMF‑Controlled Gene Switch Reverses Aging In Vivo

EMF-inducible gene switch gene switch enables in vivo rejuvenation by reversing aging phenotypes Electromagnetic field-inducible in vivo gene switch for remote spatiotemporal control of gene expression https://t.co/yeIDzXChWV

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Grapefruit Compound Bergamottin Blocks STAT3, Triggers Tumor Cell Death
SocialApr 14, 2026

Grapefruit Compound Bergamottin Blocks STAT3, Triggers Tumor Cell Death

Bergamottin, a natural furanocoumarin obtained from grapefruit juice induces chemosensitization and apoptosis through the inhibition of STAT3 signaling pathway in tumor cells https://t.co/cLRxHMFBCJ

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD