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.

Blocking IGF1 Senescence Reverses Hair Follicle Aging
SocialMay 5, 2026

Blocking IGF1 Senescence Reverses Hair Follicle Aging

Targeting IGF1‐Induced Cellular Senescence to Rejuvenate Hair Follicle Aging - Wang - 2025 - Aging Cell - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/LwbNFih66G

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Calorie Restriction Deactivates Complement C3a, Slowing Inflammaging
SocialMay 1, 2026

Calorie Restriction Deactivates Complement C3a, Slowing Inflammaging

"complement C3a reduction is a metabolically regulated inflammatory checkpoint that can be harnessed to attenuate inflammaging" Exoproteome of calorie-restricted humans identifies complement deactivation as an immunometabolic checkpoint reducing inflammaging https://t.co/FxGHE6Obm0

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Nature's $13k Pay‑to‑Publish Model Enriches Journals, Not Scientists
SocialApr 29, 2026

Nature's $13k Pay‑to‑Publish Model Enriches Journals, Not Scientists

Also, the pay-to-publish model, as high as $13,000 in Nature Journals get rich, everyone else (scientists, public), poor

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Nicotinamide Boosts NK Cells, Induces NHL Remissions
SocialApr 28, 2026

Nicotinamide Boosts NK Cells, Induces NHL Remissions

Nicotinamide enhances natural killer cell function and yields remissions in patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma https://t.co/VrC2ertsVd

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Even Morning Coffee Can Harm Sleep Quality
SocialApr 28, 2026

Even Morning Coffee Can Harm Sleep Quality

If you struggle with sleep issues, cutting caffeine intake, even if consumed in the early AM, may be beneficial Caffeine intake from different dietary sources and its association with sleep quality in employed adults https://t.co/NuwkDpwmk2

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Omega‑3 Index: Key Biomarker for Health and Performance
SocialApr 28, 2026

Omega‑3 Index: Key Biomarker for Health and Performance

Omega-3 Index as a Sport Biomarker: Implications for Cardiovascular Health, Injury Prevention, and Athletic Performance https://t.co/mBkHB6BlIs

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Uridine Boosts Synapse Formation in Aging Brains
SocialApr 27, 2026

Uridine Boosts Synapse Formation in Aging Brains

Nutritional modifiers of aging brain function: use of uridine and other phosphatide precursors to increase formation of brain synapses https://t.co/bOoaNebYmn

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Uridine Shields Neurons by Activating Mitochondrial K⁺ Channel
SocialApr 27, 2026

Uridine Shields Neurons by Activating Mitochondrial K⁺ Channel

The Protective Effect of Uridine in a Rotenone-Induced Model of Parkinson’s Disease: The Role of the Mitochondrial ATP-Dependent Potassium Channel https://t.co/jBlSlgedWo

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Ergothioneine Ties Blood Metabolome To
SocialApr 26, 2026

Ergothioneine Ties Blood Metabolome To

Ergothioneine. The blood metabolome of cognitive function and brain health in middle-aged adults – influences of genes, gut microbiome, and exposome https://t.co/H8tWyRhswR

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Kidney Decline Skews Neurodegenerative Biomarker Levels; Ratios Help
SocialApr 25, 2026

Kidney Decline Skews Neurodegenerative Biomarker Levels; Ratios Help

Influence of Decreased Kidney Function on Plasma Biomarkers of Neurodegenerative Disorders in Routine Care: Confirmation of the Interest of Ratios https://t.co/5TCkkyDxkM

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Thyroid Hormones Correlate
SocialApr 25, 2026

Thyroid Hormones Correlate

Associations of Thyroid Hormones and Resting Heart Rate in Patients Referred to Coronary Angiography https://t.co/aOvAW52tQ6

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
GLP‑1 Weight Loss Drugs Lower HRV, Raise Heart Rate
SocialApr 25, 2026

GLP‑1 Weight Loss Drugs Lower HRV, Raise Heart Rate

Reducing body weight with GLP-1 agonists isn't a free lunch: negative impacts on HRV, RHR GLP-1 receptor stimulation depresses heart rate variability and inhibits neurotransmission to cardiac vagal neurons https://t.co/4QNy141TtK

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
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
Chat's Download Fails After First Statistical Analysis Use
SocialApr 13, 2026

Chat's Download Fails After First Statistical Analysis Use

Is anyone using Chat to perform statistical analysis, and after asking for a downloadable file, which works the first time, it doesn't work for subsequent analyses? What LLMs are people using for statistical analysis?

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Higher Albumin Levels Linked to Longer Lifespan
SocialApr 12, 2026

Higher Albumin Levels Linked to Longer Lifespan

High albumin is associated with longevity Association between age and malnutrition in oldest-old and centenarian populations https://t.co/0denO96lEh

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Healthy Diet Cuts Mortality Risk Among Chinese Elderly
SocialApr 12, 2026

Healthy Diet Cuts Mortality Risk Among Chinese Elderly

Association between Dietary Patterns and All-Cause Mortality in the Chinese Old: Analysis of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey Cohort https://t.co/4FoNf4WnRt #mdpinutrients

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Garlic Intake Linked to Lower Mortality in Chinese Elders
SocialApr 12, 2026

Garlic Intake Linked to Lower Mortality in Chinese Elders

Garlic Consumption and All-Cause Mortality among Chinese Oldest-Old Individuals: A Population-Based Cohort Study https://t.co/Oda8CifdOX #mdpinutrients

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Soluble Fiber Modestly Lowers Weight and Improves Glucose
SocialApr 10, 2026

Soluble Fiber Modestly Lowers Weight and Improves Glucose

Effects of isolated soluble fiber supplementation on body weight, glycemia, and insulinemia in adults with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials https://t.co/I18LeZHCIC

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Higher Manganese Levels Linked to Poorer Sleep in US Adults
SocialApr 9, 2026

Higher Manganese Levels Linked to Poorer Sleep in US Adults

Manganese and Sleep Outcomes in United States Adults: Results from the 2017–2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) https://t.co/TTxn5pAXCe

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Consistent Workouts May Preserve Fitness Better Than Constant Switching
SocialApr 6, 2026

Consistent Workouts May Preserve Fitness Better Than Constant Switching

In terms of slowing the age-related loss of fitness, I'd bet the same is true for those who standardize their workouts, when compared with those who "switch it up"

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Risk-Weighted ApoB Outperforms LDL in CVD Prediction
SocialApr 5, 2026

Risk-Weighted ApoB Outperforms LDL in CVD Prediction

LDL is only part of the equation. What's your Lp(a), VLDL, ApoB? Risk-weighted ApoB, which incorporates all of the above, is a better measure than LDL for predicting CVD risk: https://t.co/y5Hc9ZXIWG

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Solitude Sparks Originality and Invention
SocialApr 5, 2026

Solitude Sparks Originality and Invention

The mind is sharper and acute in isolation and uninterrupted solitude. You don't need a big lab to think about. Originality thrives in isolation, free from external influences that beat us to paralyze the creative mind. To be alone, that's...

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Rhizopus Microsporus Linked to COVID-19 Mucormycosis Case
SocialApr 4, 2026

Rhizopus Microsporus Linked to COVID-19 Mucormycosis Case

Anyone have access to this paper? Rhizopus microsporus as Causative Agent of Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Patient https://t.co/Ao0uPXhzPY

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Nanosecond Electric Pulses Rejuvenate Aging Endothelial Cells
SocialApr 2, 2026

Nanosecond Electric Pulses Rejuvenate Aging Endothelial Cells

Nanosecond pulsed electric field applications rejuvenate aging endothelial cells by rescuing mitochondrial-to-nuclear retrograde communication https://t.co/DT8GXNLlxO

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Bioelectric Reprogramming Repairs Birth Defects, Sparks Rejuvenation Hope
SocialApr 2, 2026

Bioelectric Reprogramming Repairs Birth Defects, Sparks Rejuvenation Hope

Fixing Birth Defects With Bioelectrical Reprogramming (Featuring Michael Levin, PhD) Aging and rejuvenation next? https://t.co/CHaRqozCph

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Light Therapy Eases Fatigue in Hashimoto’s Patients
SocialApr 1, 2026

Light Therapy Eases Fatigue in Hashimoto’s Patients

The effect of photobiomodulation therapy on fatigue and behavioural status in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis https://t.co/AJx5dvqHyw

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Spermidine Linked to Heritable Red Blood Cell Longevity Trait
SocialApr 1, 2026

Spermidine Linked to Heritable Red Blood Cell Longevity Trait

The longevity factor spermidine is part of a highly heritable complex erythrocyte phenotype associated with longevity https://t.co/rHT8XoWHFz

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Low Visceral Fat May Slow the Aging Process
SocialMar 31, 2026

Low Visceral Fat May Slow the Aging Process

Keeping Visceral Fat Low Is A Top-Tier Intervention For Potentially Slowing The Aging Rate Visceral adiposity, metabolic health and aging https://t.co/wyZSa83k4q

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
GDF15: AI‑derived Senescence Marker Predicts Mortality
SocialMar 31, 2026

GDF15: AI‑derived Senescence Marker Predicts Mortality

Hopefully blood testing companies can measure GDF15 sooner than later... A deep-learning based biomarker of systemic cellular senescence burden to predict mortality and health outcomes https://t.co/lqM7w3aPfJ

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Metabolomic Markers Reveal Secrets of Extreme Longevity
SocialMar 30, 2026

Metabolomic Markers Reveal Secrets of Extreme Longevity

I spy a familiar name in the author list... Metabolomic signatures of extreme old age: findings from the New England Centenarian Study https://t.co/0p8oALZ4Kf

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Microtubule Nexus Unites Amyloid and Tau in Alzheimer’s
SocialMar 29, 2026

Microtubule Nexus Unites Amyloid and Tau in Alzheimer’s

The microtubule nexus linking amyloid beta and tau: A simple and unifying theory for the underlying cause of Alzheimer's disease https://t.co/dRJUJku6yu

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
LLMs Outperform Search, Yet Demand Critical Verification
SocialMar 28, 2026

LLMs Outperform Search, Yet Demand Critical Verification

Working with LLMs to figure out solutions to hard problems is an upgrade over traditional search engines, but man, (currently) time consuming, as they need to be continuously challenged to make sure it's not a hallucination I worry about people who...

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Low‑caffeine Green Tea Boosts Seniors' Sleep by Reducing Stress
SocialMar 28, 2026

Low‑caffeine Green Tea Boosts Seniors' Sleep by Reducing Stress

Ingestion of green tea with lowered caffeine improves sleep quality of the elderly via suppression of stress https://t.co/kkkrKHlwv2

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
New Evidence Strengthens Ergothioneine’s Health Narrative
SocialMar 27, 2026

New Evidence Strengthens Ergothioneine’s Health Narrative

This adds to the building story for ergothioneine, which we covered in a deep dive (2h): https://t.co/VvaoPbC3eB

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Top Epigenetic Clocks Predict All-Cause Mortality Risk
SocialMar 26, 2026

Top Epigenetic Clocks Predict All-Cause Mortality Risk

I'd still rather measure the actual biomarkers, but the best epigenetic clocks (PhenoAge, GrimAge, DunedinPACE) are consistently associated with all-cause mortality risk Another study was just published showing this: https://t.co/RZntDTn02c

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
DIY Agentic AI: Juggling LLMs for Biomarker Analysis
SocialMar 24, 2026

DIY Agentic AI: Juggling LLMs for Biomarker Analysis

I'm not yet using Agentic AIs to assist with biomarker data interpretation, but juggling info from standard LLMs (Chat, Grok, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude), I become the Agentic AI Anyone else using a similar approach, and is there a better way? I'm open...

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD