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Brian's Human Longevity Program

Choose supplements with more confidence.

Three supplements, one clear job each. Brian grades the evidence honestly, so you can see exactly where it's strong and where it isn't.

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An active, evidence-checked routine for the decades ahead
scienceWhy 3 Pillars?Evidence-First Protocol

Support your nutritional foundations. Make space to unwind. Get more from your strength training. Three complementary ingredients, each with a clear role.

01
Cover the essentials
Magnesium
verifiedRobust evidence
02
Make your strength work count
Creatine
verifiedRobust evidence
03
Support your wind-down
L-theanine
verifiedPromising evidence
Verified Selections

Current picks

One pick per job. Price, cost per serving, why it's the pick and its drawback, right on the card.

Re-checked every 6 months
  • verifiedRobust evidence
    Bottle of magnesium glycinate capsules, 90 capsules
    Magnesium · Muscle function and energy metabolism

    Magnesium Glycinate

    Capsules

    $26.00($0.29/serving)

    Single-ingredient magnesium glycinate, dosed one capsule at a time.

    Why
    Single ingredient, easy to check against the label
    Drawback
    Higher cost per milligram of elemental magnesium than a bulk glycinate powder
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  • verifiedRobust evidence
    Box of creatine monohydrate stick packs, 30 sticks
    Creatine · Strength, physical performance and cognitive support, including focus

    Creatine Monohydrate Stick Packs

    Powder stick packs

    $36.00($1.20/serving)

    Pre-measured 5 g creatine monohydrate packets, NSF Certified for Sport.

    Why
    NSF Certified for Sport, batch-tested for banned substances
    Drawback
    Higher cost per gram than a bulk tub of the same brand's creatine
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    Bottle of L-theanine capsules, 90 capsules
    L-theanine · Calm and relaxation

    Theanine

    Capsules

    $68.00($0.76/serving)

    200 mg of Suntheanine, a patented, purified form of L-theanine, one capsule at a time.

    Why
    Suntheanine, the branded form used in most human research on L-theanine
    Drawback
    Costs more per capsule than generic L-theanine
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Scientific Rigor & Vetting

Why these picks

Every pick is graded on the ingredient first, the label second. See the brand's own claims next to the independent evidence, and the named alternatives each pick beat.

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Research is gathered with the help of AI tools, then checked and signed off by a person before anything publishes. Read the full policy.

Three steps before anything makes the list

Step 01menu_book

Research

Brian reads the clinical research first: systematic reviews, meta-analyses and randomized trials. Each claim gets a plain grade, so you can see how much weight it can carry.

Step 02fact_check

Evaluation

Then the product itself: the dose on the label against the dose that was studied, independent testing, the price per effective serving, and who should check with a doctor first.

Step 03rule

Selection

Only products that pass make the list, and the list stays short on purpose. Each pick is re-checked at least every six months, and dropped if it stops earning its place.

Direct Answers

Questions

Clear, candid answers regarding medical boundaries, compensation and review standards.

Is this medical advice?
No. It's general information, not a diagnosis or personal medical guidance. Talk to your doctor before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication or have a health condition.
Do you earn money if I buy?
Sometimes. Some links pay a commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. It never decides which products are listed or how they're graded.
Why only one product per category?
One clear answer beats twenty options. Each pick is the one that best matched its studied dose, label and price once the research was checked; see why these picks for the comparison.
How often are picks re-checked?
At least every six months, or sooner if the price, label or evidence changes. A pick is dropped if it stops earning its place.
Can I take all three together?
Each one does a different job, so most people only need the one that matches their goal. If you take more than one, check with your doctor first, especially alongside any medication.
Streamline Your Routine

Ready? Pick the one that matches your goal.

One job, not a cabinet full of bottles. Check with your doctor first if you take medication.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, have a medical condition or take medication.