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.

Visceral Fat Loss Reduces Brain Atrophy, Boosts Cognition
SocialMay 26, 2026

Visceral Fat Loss Reduces Brain Atrophy, Boosts Cognition

Sustained visceral fat loss is associated with attenuated brain atrophy and improved cognitive function in late midlife https://t.co/gavVmRAAgh

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Bright and Near‑Infrared Light Reduce Insomnia in Seniors
SocialMay 21, 2026

Bright and Near‑Infrared Light Reduce Insomnia in Seniors

Effects of bright light and near-infrared light on insomnia symptoms in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized clinical trial https://t.co/NmZvFlV7qy

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Cholesterol Sulfate: Key Regulator in Human Physiology
SocialMay 20, 2026

Cholesterol Sulfate: Key Regulator in Human Physiology

Cholesterol sulfate in human physiology: what's it all about? - Journal of Lipid Research https://t.co/iqYDvUNFXy

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Lithium Cholesterol Sulfate Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s and Autism
SocialMay 20, 2026

Lithium Cholesterol Sulfate Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s and Autism

Lithium Cholesterol Sulfate: A Novel and Potential Drug for Treating Alzheimer's Disease and Autism Spectrum Disorder https://t.co/RtPZtiGG8k

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Uridine and Pyruvate Preserve T‑Cell Proliferation During Antibiotic Treatment
SocialMay 18, 2026

Uridine and Pyruvate Preserve T‑Cell Proliferation During Antibiotic Treatment

Uridine and pyruvate protect T cells’ proliferative capacity from mitochondrial toxic antibiotics: a clinical pilot study https://t.co/6NyObkztoA

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
LDL Cholesterol and Uridine Predict Alzheimer’s Clinical Progression
SocialMay 18, 2026

LDL Cholesterol and Uridine Predict Alzheimer’s Clinical Progression

LDL cholesterol and uridine levels in blood are potential nutritional biomarkers for clinical progression in Alzheimer's disease: The NUDAD project https://t.co/ue8hzAvOnA

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
HbA1c Links Periodontitis and Diabetes, Guiding Treatment
SocialMay 17, 2026

HbA1c Links Periodontitis and Diabetes, Guiding Treatment

The role of HbA1c in the bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes and related interventions: a narrative review https://t.co/TedgND7iYF

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Plant Nitrate Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Deaths
SocialMay 17, 2026

Plant Nitrate Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Deaths

Plant but not animal sourced nitrate intake is associated with lower dementia-related mortality in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity, and Lifestyle Study https://t.co/WFiNSBa8Ni

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Post‑meal Exercise Better Controls Blood Sugar Than
SocialMay 14, 2026

Post‑meal Exercise Better Controls Blood Sugar Than

After Dinner Rest a While, After Supper Walk a Mile? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis on the Acute Postprandial Glycemic Response to Exercise Before and After Meal Ingestion in Healthy Subjects and Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance https://t.co/XdiAkCbLhs

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
NAMPT Loss Disrupts Mitochondria, Triggers Hippocampal Neuron Death
SocialMay 13, 2026

NAMPT Loss Disrupts Mitochondria, Triggers Hippocampal Neuron Death

The Depletion of NAMPT Disturbs Mitochondrial Homeostasis and Causes Neuronal Degeneration in Mouse Hippocampus https://t.co/g101jOJQpn

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Crocetin Boosts Cellular Energy, Slows Aging in Mice
SocialMay 12, 2026

Crocetin Boosts Cellular Energy, Slows Aging in Mice

Crocetin Delays Brain and Body Aging by Increasing Cellular Energy Levels in Aged C57BL/6J Mice https://t.co/nTMkcOb1Vz

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Diet Shapes Gut Metabolites, Amino
SocialMay 9, 2026

Diet Shapes Gut Metabolites, Amino

Correlations For Gut Bacterial Metabolites, Amino Acids, And The Omega-3 Index With Diet (Metabolomic Tests #23 and #24) https://t.co/rXwkEfxOA0 https://t.co/mBZEGGdb8S

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Microplastics Found in Chewing Gum: Longevity Warning
SocialMay 9, 2026

Microplastics Found in Chewing Gum: Longevity Warning

Follow the journey to live longer than anyone that has ever lived: Today's Diet (5/8/26); Microplastics in Gum https://t.co/NlaDOfWF4m

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Venter's Brilliance Shines at 80 Despite NIH Snub
SocialMay 6, 2026

Venter's Brilliance Shines at 80 Despite NIH Snub

J. Craig Venter, at 80 here (just before his death), with a high cognitive capacity on full display Also note the issues with the NIH not funding his grant to sequence the first human genome https://t.co/YhDkLjwCBt

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD