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.

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