Longevity Archive

ARE SUPPLEMENTS NECESSARY?

Do I need to take supplements? And for the rest of my life? There are a lot of misconceptions about supplements. Not in the least from governments, various MDs and health experts. Let’s start by saying that supplements are a complex matter. Ignorance and oversimplification are one important reason why there is so much conflicting […]

60 Top Tips to Live Longer, Doctor-Approved

How much are you doing to slow down your aging and maximize your lifespan and health span? Lots of things contribute to the aging process, many of which will surprise you! We’ve put together this list of more 60 tips to slow your aging and live longer, all backed by research. Skim through it to […]

50 SCIENCE-BASED TIPS TO SLEEP (MUCH) BETTER

Sleep is very important to live a long, healthy life. Not having enough high-quality sleep is associated with accelerated aging, and increases the risk of various diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and depression. We compiled the best tips for you to sleep better. They are arranged as follows: The best supplements […]

WHAT IS THE BEST DIET?

DOWNLOAD OUR POPULAR NOVOS LONGEVITY DIET POSTER HERE: What’s the best diet for longevity – and for losing weight? What’s the best diet to stay younger and live longer? There are countless diets. Which one should you choose? For example, some of the more popular diets are the ones that advise to substantially reduce carbs, […]

THE 13 BEST ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENTS, SCIENCE-BASED

There are countless supplements claiming that they are “anti-aging”. Unfortunately, almost none of them are. Most anti-aging supplements contain ingredients that: Are based on outdated ideas (e.g., that antioxidants slow down aging). Are based on little to no science. Contain too few ingredients to really impact aging (aging is a complex process caused by multiple […]

HOW TO CREATE THE BEST, SCIENCE-BASED ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENT?

What is the science behind some of the most interesting supplements to slow down aging? And how are we to find out whether these substances can actually slow down aging, including in humans? It’s nearly impossible to select thousands of people and follow them for 30 to 50 years to see if they live longer […]

WHY COMBINATIONS OF LONGEVITY DRUGS ARE THE FUTURE

Everywhere around the world, scientists are looking for substances that can slow down aging. They are testing thousands of ingredients in laboratory animals, hoping that one of these will make them live longer. But that is very likely not the right approach. Chances are small that one substance will be able to significantly slow down […]

WHAT MAKES THE BEST ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENT?

Do you know what makes for the best anti-aging supplement? It’s one that acts on many aging mechanisms. Not just one or two. Aging is caused by a complex web of biological mechanisms. Addressing only one of these mechanisms will barely put a dent in the process. However, addressing multiple mechanisms simultaneously will make an […]

WHY HAVE SCIENCE-BASED ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENTS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED SOONER?

Anti-aging supplements have been around for decades. Most of them don’t work. Why should NOVOS Core, our longevity nutraceutical, be different this time? In fact, if NOVOS Core is so great, why wasn’t it created sooner? There are various reasons why there has been a lack of science-based nutraceuticals for many decades. Reason 1: Not […]

THE 11 BEST FOOD SUPPLEMENTS TO TAKE, EVEN WHEN YOU “EAT HEALTHY”

There are a lot of misconceptions about supplements. Perhaps the biggest misconception is that you don’t need supplements “when you eat healthy”. Unfortunately, that’s not true. Even if you eat healthy, it’s very difficult to consume sufficient levels of important nutrients to achieve your optimal lifespan potential. Let us explain why. EVEN A HEALTHY DIET […]

WHY DO WE AGE? AND WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

Why are we mortal? What is it about the process of aging that prevents any single body from being able to last forever? And what causes aging in the first place? In the last 20 years we have learned more about aging than the previous 2000 years combined, and we’re now finally making progress with […]

HOW TO REDUCE INSULIN RESISTANCE TO SLOW DOWN AGING AND IMPROVE METABOLISM?

Increased insulin resistance is a harbinger of many aging-related diseases and ailments. In fact, one of the hallmarks of aging is increased insulin resistance. Increased insulin resistance means that our cells become resistant or numb to insulin, making them less able to take up glucose that is circulating in the blood, especially after a carbohydrate-rich […]

THE BEST BOOKS ABOUT AGING AND HOW TO LIVE LONGER

What are some great books on aging and longevity? Which are the books that the founders of NOVOS have loved reading? Here you can find the top 20 books on longevity, in no particular order. ENDING AGINGThe rejuvenation breakthroughs that could reverse human aging in our lifetimeAubrey de Grey Probably the go-to-book for people who […]

WHAT ARE THE BLUE ZONE SECRETS TO LONGEVITY?

Blue zones are rare areas scattered around the globe where people seem to live considerably longer healthier lives. A famous example of a Blue Zones is the Japanese island of Okinawa. On this island, there live five times more centenarians (people 100 years or older) than in Western countries. This considerable difference in lifespan is […]

HOW TO SLOW DOWN AGING – A GUIDE

Yes, it is possible to slow down aging. Even better, in the future aging may even be reversed. That would mean it would be possible to make old people younger again. But for that, we will need cutting-edge biotechnology. To address aging, there are two approaches: the low-tech approach and the high-tech approach. The low-tech […]

CAN NMN SLOW DOWN AGING?

NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) is currently one of the most researched and popular substances to slow down aging. NMN is a substance that occurs naturally in our body. NMN is a precursor to NAD+. NAD+ is a very important molecule for every cell in our body. NAD+ is a substance that countless enzymes and proteins need […]

WHAT IS THE BEST ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENT?

And how to spot unfounded anti-aging supplements Countless companies sell “anti-aging” supplements, each one claiming that its supplements can slow down aging and increase lifespan. How can you know if an anti-aging supplement has scientific merit? And how to find an anti-aging supplement that could actually work? To answer these questions, we have to discuss […]

DAVID SINCLAIR SUPPLEMENTS: WHAT ANTI-AGING SUPPLEMENTS DOES HARVARD SCIENTIST DAVID SINCLAIR TAKE?

David Sinclair is a professor at Harvard University who has been studying aging for the better part of his academic career. Dr. David Sinclair’s main research interest is the epigenetics of aging, with a focus on epigenetic reprogramming of aging (e.g. via Yamanka factgors), NAD+ metabolism and sirtuins, and NAD+ precursors like NR and NMN. […]