AMA #12: Thoughts on Longevity Supplements (Resveratrol, NR, NMN, Etc.) & How to Improve Memory

Exercise & Sleep

Exercise and sleep are foundational to longevity and vitality. Andrew Huberman emphasizes that no supplement or drug matches the health benefits of quality sleep and sufficient exercise. This includes a mix of cardiovascular workouts, VO2 max training, and resistance exercises, all crucial for maintaining nerve-muscle connectivity and cognitive function. Huberman advises prioritizing these basics before considering supplements, stating:

Get those basics of sleep, sunlight, nutrition, movement, stress modulation, or stress control, I should say, and relationships down.

--- Andrew Huberman

Morning sunlight is also vital for setting circadian rhythms, which anchor overall health 1.

   

Stress & Social

Managing stress and fostering positive social connections are key to health. Andrew Huberman discusses the role of NAD boosters like NR and NMN, which he uses for sustained energy, though their impact on lifespan remains uncertain. He notes that while these supplements enhance his mental and physical energy, they are not a substitute for stress management and quality relationships. Huberman shares his personal experience:

When I take NR and NMN in the morning, it gives me a lot of energy. And I seem to have that energy throughout the day.

--- Andrew Huberman

Ultimately, he highlights the importance of holistic approaches to health, including stress modulation and social interactions 2.