Performance Longevity Lab
Expanding on key ideas. Separating the signal from the noise. Unpacking the latest studies.
Ketones: Fuel or Flaw?
Ketone supplements, promoted for enhanced endurance, energy, and recovery, lack consistent evidence of improving athletic performance. While they show potential to aid recovery and adaptation, the findings remain preliminary. Ketones may yet find their niche, but for now, they are best viewed not as a breakthrough but as a promising hypothesis awaiting confirmation.
Supplements: For Your Consideration
Supplements have evolved from simple dietary additions to a vast market filled with options promising various health benefits. While they can help with nutrient deficiencies and enhance performance, many products lack scientific backing. A holistic approach focusing on whole foods and lifestyle factors is still essential for optimal health.
Athletic Greens (AG1): Elixir of Health or Scam?
Athletic Greens (AG1), valued at over $1.2 billion, claims to enhance health with a blend of over 75 ingredients. Despite effective marketing, its founder faced legal troubles and AG1’s studies often lack robust evidence. While it may offer benefits, reliance on it could mislead individuals about healthy dietary habits.
Collagen: Promise, Plausibility, and the Evidence
Collagen supplements are popular for joint and skin health, with global spending reaching $1.8 billion in 2019. Although some studies suggest benefits for osteoarthritis, inconsistencies and biases call their effectiveness into question. Alternative dietary sources, particularly plant-based diets, may better support collagen production without ethical or contamination concerns.