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.

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
Daytime Napping Not Causally Linked to Brain Health
SocialMar 23, 2026

Daytime Napping Not Causally Linked to Brain Health

Is there an association between daytime napping, cognitive function, and brain volume? A Mendelian randomization study in the UK Biobank https://t.co/AQI9U7Mpri

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Fermented Cordyceps Broth Improves Primary Insomnia in Trial
SocialMar 23, 2026

Fermented Cordyceps Broth Improves Primary Insomnia in Trial

Effectiveness of fermentation broth of Cordyceps sinensis for primary insomnia: a randomized clinical trial with digital health tool https://t.co/g5iOuzkctO

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
SCFA Blood Levels Reveal Gut‑Brain Dysfunction in Depression
SocialMar 23, 2026

SCFA Blood Levels Reveal Gut‑Brain Dysfunction in Depression

Circulating Short-Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) Profiles as a Biomarker of Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction: A Meta-Analysis for the SCFA Signature in Major Depression https://t.co/qwMAwaKR6d

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Fecal pH May Predict Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
SocialMar 23, 2026

Fecal pH May Predict Neurodegenerative Disease Risk

I've been saying this for the longest time, and including fecal pH in my grant applications, too I predict that we'll see a significant correlation for fecal pH with neurodegenerative diseases in future papers...

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Multiple Drugs Fail to Extend UM-HET3 Mouse Lifespan
SocialMar 22, 2026

Multiple Drugs Fail to Extend UM-HET3 Mouse Lifespan

Astaxanthin, meclizine, mitoglitazone, pioglitazone, alpha-ketoglutarate, mifepristone, methotrexate, and atorvastatin-telmisartan do not increase lifespan in UM-HET3 mice https://t.co/k0vERH4LSg

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Senolytics May Harm Brain Myelin, Use Supplements Cautiously
SocialMar 21, 2026

Senolytics May Harm Brain Myelin, Use Supplements Cautiously

It's studies like this why I treat supplements are a secondary, and last resort, not a primary approach Senolytic treatment induces oligodendrocyte dysfunction and demyelination in the corpus callosum https://t.co/t3jMFTcKcL

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Kynurenine Blocks Autophagy, Drives Stem Cell Aging via AhR
SocialMar 19, 2026

Kynurenine Blocks Autophagy, Drives Stem Cell Aging via AhR

One reason why I'm tracking and attempting to optimize kynurenine levels Kynurenine inhibits autophagy and promotes senescence in aged bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells through the aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway https://t.co/w1abVwROig

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Track 2‑Hour Post‑Meal Glucose with Simple Finger‑Pricks
SocialMar 18, 2026

Track 2‑Hour Post‑Meal Glucose with Simple Finger‑Pricks

Even though the spike from oat milk could be true, see for yourself, test your own 2h glucose Not specifically for oat milk (which I don't drink), but I'm currently doing this after all meals CGM not needed, finger-prick is how I'm...

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Senescent Cells Drive Inter‑organ Aging Signals
SocialMar 18, 2026

Senescent Cells Drive Inter‑organ Aging Signals

Communication breakdown: senescent cells in interorgan communication of aging: Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism By the great @MattYousefzadeh https://t.co/PcavJgfq5z

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Complement Proteins Predict Dementia Risk over a Decade
SocialMar 17, 2026

Complement Proteins Predict Dementia Risk over a Decade

Adding complement proteins to the blood testing schedule is in the arena Systemic complement factors in aging, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: a longitudinal study over 10 years https://t.co/qDwmnbxHHY

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Aged Amygdala Reacts to Refined Diets, Not Fat or Sugar
SocialMar 16, 2026

Aged Amygdala Reacts to Refined Diets, Not Fat or Sugar

The aged amygdala’s unique sensitivity to refined diets, independent of fat or sugar content: A brain region and cell type-specific analysis https://t.co/0eVLV5Kual

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Coffee and Tea Linked to Reduced Neurodegenerative Disease Risk
SocialMar 13, 2026

Coffee and Tea Linked to Reduced Neurodegenerative Disease Risk

Consumption of coffee and tea and the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases: a cohort study in the UK biobank https://t.co/bv0q79xKni

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Aging Linked to Naive CD8 T‑cell Shortage
SocialMar 13, 2026

Aging Linked to Naive CD8 T‑cell Shortage

Shortage of circulating naive CD8 T cells provides new insights on immunodeficiency in aging https://t.co/NSDiR30N6W

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Herbal Terpenoids Boost Autophagy, Guard Against Aging
SocialMar 11, 2026

Herbal Terpenoids Boost Autophagy, Guard Against Aging

Herbal terpenoids activate autophagy and mitophagy through modulation of bioenergetics and protect from metabolic stress, sarcopenia and epigenetic aging https://t.co/gtpKOmoxDS

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
B‑vitamins Lower Homocysteine, Slow Brain Atrophy in MCI
SocialMar 10, 2026

B‑vitamins Lower Homocysteine, Slow Brain Atrophy in MCI

Homocysteine-lowering by B vitamins slows the rate of accelerated brain atrophy in mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial https://t.co/Xt9HqmmyGi

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
HGH May Harm Tendon‑Bone Healing Recovery
SocialMar 6, 2026

HGH May Harm Tendon‑Bone Healing Recovery

Human Growth Hormone May Be Detrimental When Used to Accelerate Recovery from Acute Tendon-Bone Interface Injuries https://t.co/L4EOFMKjys

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Avoid AGEs: Steam Veg, Use Olive Oil for Longevity
SocialMar 6, 2026

Avoid AGEs: Steam Veg, Use Olive Oil for Longevity

AGE products shorten lifespan on a CR diet Ha, I wonder if @bryan_johnson watched my video on it 5y ago: https://t.co/h5FppnQpk9

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Higher Dietary Fiber Linked to Stronger Bones
SocialMar 6, 2026

Higher Dietary Fiber Linked to Stronger Bones

Association between dietary fiber intake and bone mineral density: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies https://t.co/Q3yGX1Xd8j

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Sleep Quality Tied to Eating Timing and Duration
SocialMar 5, 2026

Sleep Quality Tied to Eating Timing and Duration

Indices of Sleep Health Are Associated With Timing and Duration of Eating in Young Adults - Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics https://t.co/RztLzXUScr

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Wrist Temperature Validated as Sleep Marker in Actigraphy
SocialMar 5, 2026

Wrist Temperature Validated as Sleep Marker in Actigraphy

Wrist temperature as a sleep marker in actigraphy: Chronobiology International: Vol 43, No 2 https://t.co/HElT9CO7XS

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Plasma Lactate: A Key Indicator of Metabolic Health
SocialMar 5, 2026

Plasma Lactate: A Key Indicator of Metabolic Health

Plasma Lactate as a Marker for Metabolic Health : Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews https://t.co/6IeA9Y9FGQ

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD
Low Insulin Can Be Healthy—Check HbA1c and Liver
SocialMar 4, 2026

Low Insulin Can Be Healthy—Check HbA1c and Liver

Insulin has an inverse U-shape during aging, so by itself low values may be optimal, but also indicative of B-cell failure Adding HbA1c provides more context. If it's low with low insulin this is potentially good news Also check liver enzymes, to...

By Michael Lustgarten, PhD