I've been taking supplements since about 1966 when I was a child. I was lucky enough to grow up near New York City where more supplements were available than in most other places. At present, my regimen consists of about 35 supplements (I haven't counted). This has been built up slowly over time involving considerable personal study.
I have recently seen that multiple studies show that taking a multiple vitamin does not increase lifespan, nor is it helpful with any disease for which they have checked, barring actual deficiencies. This is tremendously disappointing to me. I had always assumed that the average person was in a state of sub-clinical malnutrition and that over time it made a difference. Moreover, I have also seen recent studies which show that, generally speaking, antioxidants do not extend lifespan. The free radical theory of aging has been a big part of my strategy. Finally, new testing shows that resveratrol doesn't activate SIRT1 and that it wouldn't matter if it did, because SIRT1 is unrelated to aging. Check Dr. Brad Stanfield's YouTube videos for the resveratrol bit. Much of the rationale for my method of trying to slow down my aging is now gone, making me wonder which of the things I take might help me.
It seems like you see a paper or two asserting something about a longevity supplement, and that when you check back later, no one is talking about it anymore and they're on to some new one.
Edited by BrandonFlorida, 23 March 2022 - 02:00 AM.