Protocol

My Longevity Protocol

Commencing the reverse aging protocol in August 2023, my regimen has evolved with the latest scientific insights and is currently at version 3.0. Rooted in empirical evidence, it will continue to be updated. Stay tuned for ongoing advancements.

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Nutrition

Specific diet

Mostly pescatarian, focused on whole foods, low-carb

Calories & nutrient targets

  • Calories: Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) ± 15%
  • Protein: 1 g/lb/day of lean body weight (2.2 g/kg/day) [Ref]
  • Carbs: Net carbs 50-100 g/day
  • Fiber: ≥ 25 g/day
  • Fat: The rest of the calories, saturated fat <10% of total calories (<20 g/day)

Avoid

  • Added sugar
  • Refined high-GI carbs
  • Processed foods
  • Seed oils
  • Alcohol
  • Dry high-heat cooking methods (frying, grilling, roasting) to reduce AGEs

Fasting

  • Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) — Fast 13-16 hours on most days per week

Meals

Breakfast

Lunch / diner

  • Various recipes
    • Protein: Fish and seafood
    • Carb: Lentils, steel-cut oats, quinoa, black rice, white yam and teff
    • Fat: Olive oil, avocado, and nuts (walnuts, macadamias, and pistachios), and chia seeds
    • Fiber: Focus on cruciferous vegetables (kale, broccoli, broccoli sprouts, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, arugula, bok choy) and other high-fiber vegetables such as asparagus and celery

Fitness

Cardio exercise

Duration

  • 150 minutes per week, over 3-4 days

Targets

Exercises

1. Cycling: 1 endurance session per week, 45–75 minutes

Resistance training

Duration

  • 45-60 minutes per session, 3 days per week

Targets

  • Full body
  • 10-20 sets/muscle group/week

Stretching

Duration

  • 10-15 minutes, 1-2 sessions per week

Protocol

Recovery

Sleep hours

  • 8 hours per day (9 pm to 5 am). Consistency is key!

Sleep routine

Daytime

  • No caffeine within 8 hours before bedtime (extend to 12 hours if sensitive to caffeine)

2-3 Hours Before Bedtime

  • Room light color switched to red hue, or wearing blue light blocking glasses
  • Phone/computer screens to night mode
  • Avoid eating/drinking
  • No exercise or sauna

1 Hour Before Bedtime

  • Tech-free time
  • Meditation: 10-15 minutes

Sleep environment

  • Very quiet
  • Completely dark
  • Room temperature at 18–20 °C (65–68 °F)

Exercise recovery

Sauna

  • Temperature: 80°C (176°F) with 10–20% humidity
  • Duration: 20 minutes
  • Frequency: 4 times per week

Cold shower

  • 1–3 minutes after routine cardio (avoid after strength training)

Resilience

Core

  1. Manage stress
  2. Live life purposefully
  3. Be optimistic about your health
  4. Maintain meaningful relationships

Stress Transforming Protocol (STP)

Full Protocol here

Biooptimization

Supplements

AM powder with matcha

Pre-workout drink

  • Beta-alanine 3 g
  • Creatine 5 g
  • L-citrulline 6 g
  • L-Leucine 3 g
  • Magnesium 200 mg from 1,333 mg of magnesium malate
  • Potassium 1 g from 2.6 g of potassium citrate
  • Sodium 380 mg from 1,000 mg of himayalan salt
  • Taurine 4 g

AM with first meal

  • Astaxanthin 24 mg
  • Berberine 500 mg
  • Cod Liver Oil 1 g (vitamin A 750 mcg RAE)
  • Copper 2 mg
  • CoQ10 (Ubiquinol) 100 mg
  • Fish Oil (EPA & DHA) 1,200 mg & 900 mg
  • Fisetin 1 g (20 mg/kg) for 3 days monthly ‡
  • Lutein & Zeaxanthin 40 mg & 1,600 mcg
  • Rhodiola rosea 200 mg (Mon-Fri)
  • Probiotics †
  • PQQ 40 mg
  • Turmeric Curcumin Extract (Meriva) 1 g
  • Vitamin B Complex
  • Vitamin C 500 mg
  • Vitamins D3 5,000 IU
  • Vitamin K2 (MK-7) 100 mcg
  • Zinc 15 mg

PM with second meal

1 hour before bed

Peptides

CJC‑1295 (no DAC)/Ipamorelin ‡§

  • 200 mcg + 200 mcg subQ once daily
  • After 2–3 hours fasting
  • 5 days on / 2 days off
  • 3 months on → 1 month off → repeat

Epithalon ‡§

  • 5 mg subQ
  • 1 hour before bed
  • 20 days every 6 months

GHK‑Cu/KPV ‡§

  • 2 mg + 0.8 mg subQ once daily
  • 3 months on → 1 month off → repeat

MOTS-C ‡§

  • 5 mg subQ
  • 30–60 min before workout
  • 3×/week for 4 weeks → 1×/week for 4 weeks → 4 weeks off → repeat

Semax ‡§

  • 250 mcg intranasal every morning
  • 4 weeks on → 2 weeks off → repeat

SS-31 ‡§

  • 3 mg subQ once daily
  • 4 weeks every 3 months

Thymosin alpha-1 ‡§

  • 1.5 mg subQ twice weekly
  • 4 weeks on → 4 weeks off → repeat

† Akkermansia muciniphila, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium breve
‡ Limited evidence
§ New intervention

Regenerative aesthetics

Skincare

PM routine

  1. Exfoliating cleanser (Innisfree Volcanic)
  2. Toner (SKIN1004 Centella)
  3. Multi-peptide serum (DIY multi-peptide serum)
  4. Tretinoin 0.05% (prescription); every other day
  5. Moisturizer (SkinCeuticals Advanced RGN-6, Revision D·E·J Eye Cream, Revision Nectifirm)

Hair

Hair growth

Beyond the basics

  • Low-level light therapy: Red (630–660 nm) + Near-Infrared (810–850 nm), 4 days per week, 10–20 minutes
  • Microneedling: Monthly (Dr. Pen)

Adjunctive therapies

  • Ultrasound‑based structural remodeling (Ultherapy): Every 12 months
  • Photoacoustic picosecond laser (PicoSure): Every 6 months

Disclaimer

This content reflects my personal research and experience and is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or a substitute for professional care. The peptides, supplements, and interventions discussed are not FDA-approved for disease treatment and may carry risks. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any health decisions; use at your own risk.

Past protocols

  • Version 2.1
  • Version 2.0
  • Version 1.0
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