Blueprint Bryan Johnson Longevity Mix Blood Orange Review

Original Longevity Mix is a multinutrient drink mix from Blueprint Bryan Johnson, described on the page as a cornerstone of Bryan Johnson's protocol. One scoop is designed to support focus and a balanced energy metabolism, and the page describes the flavour as tangy and smooth. The Blood Orange flavour is listed in the Nutrition Facts as Natural Blood Orange Flavor with other Natural Flavors, citric acid, monk fruit extract and red radish for colour. The page states the product is for the morning, with one scoop to support cellular energy, recovery and vitality. It lists 12 longevity actives including creatine, glutathione, CaAKG, taurine and glycine. The formula is said to support metabolic energy with creatine monohydrate, lysine and vitamin C, to promote restful sleep and recovery with magnesium, glycine and L-theanine, and to support immune health with glutathione, taurine and vitamin C. The brand describes its doses as precision doses backed by research and says the product is third-party tested for purity and heavy metals. Listed badges include non-dairy, gluten free, non-GMO, vegan and no artificial ingredients. The container is 30 servings, 15.6 oz (443 g), with 14.8 g per scoop and 10 calories per serving. Directions say to mix one scoop with a cup of water and consume in the morning with food. The page suggests taking it with Essential Capsules. Benefit sections group claims under cellular energy, including promoting endurance, supporting stamina and helping maintain muscle performance; focus, including promoting relaxation, supporting stress management and promoting calm alertness; and recovery, including promoting restful sleep, supporting a healthy immune response and helping maintain healthy muscle function. Ingredient notes describe vitamin C as an antioxidant-rich essential vitamin, CaAKG as a Krebs-cycle metabolite, magnesium citrate as an essential mineral for sleep and muscle function, creatine monohydrate as a natural compound for muscle performance, taurine as an amino acid for heart health, glycine for relaxation and sleep, lysine for protein and collagen formation, glucosamine sulfate for cartilage, joints and skin, glutathione as a tripeptide antioxidant, L-theanine for focus and stress resilience, sodium hyaluronate for skin hydration, allulose as a low-calorie rare sugar, and monk fruit as a zero-calorie sweetener. The 30-day supply is offered as a one-time order or on autoship with a 5 percent saving, and the page notes the subscription can be paused or cancelled anytime.

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Tier ⓘ
Tier 2 · Rank 86
Tier 2 · Researched. Human studies show improvement in an aging-related function or a specific goal, and the reviews agree. Rank 86 within Tier 2 for Healthy Aging; 100 of 169 overall. Tiers run from 1, the strongest evidence, to 5. How we grade →
Evidence ⓘ
85 /100
How strongly the evidence says this product works: human studies count most, then real reviews, then our biohacker panel.
Positive Reviews
85% of 2,352
Biohacker Mentions
10 of 10
Cost per month
$147 at 3 servings

Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary

Members Only139 human studies · 96 improved

20 of these 139 human studies gave the ingredient by drip or injection, not by mouth.

139 human studies96 improved19 no effect19,751 people studied

No study measured biological age reversal with this mix or its ingredients. The evidence points to better skin and muscle aging markers. At two servings a day, hyaluronic acid taken by mouth improved skin hydration, elasticity and wrinkle depth in pooled placebo-controlled trials [1]. At 200 mg a day it cut wrinkle depth by 18.8% in 60 women [2]. Vitamin C with collagen improved skin density and wrinkles, but not elasticity [3]. Creatine with strength training raised lean mass and strength in older adults [4]. It also lowered inflammation and oxidative stress [5]. Glutathione at 250 mg raised body glutathione and lowered oxidative stress over 6 months [6]. Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate reaches a full dose only at three servings a day. Its studies tested a different combination with another compound, and the results were mixed [7][8]. Magnesium and glycine are well below the doses studied [9][10]. Taurine, lysine and calcium have only thin or indirect evidence [11][12]. L-theanine has been tested only in animals [13]. Animal and cell studies are never counted.

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Review Totals and Summary

Members Only2,352 reviews · 85% positive
2,352 reviews · Blueprint.bryanjohnson 831 · Blueprint 831 · Amazon 690
85% positive2% neutral13% negative

Across the stores that sell it, Blueprint Bryan Johnson Longevity Mix in Blood Orange carries about 2,352 ratings, and the reviews here are uniformly positive, with every starred review giving 4 or 5. Buyers like it as a daily habit, with some caveats about mixing and price. **What buyers say it did for them:** Most describe a general sense of benefit rather than a specific result. One says it "gives me that extra edge" alongside exercise and good food. Another reports, "I feel better after taking this," though they add that they wouldn't say it has improved their health yet after only two packets. One long-term user stopped all other supplements to test it and found the creatine in the daily intake "mind blowing" after several months. Another simply calls it a "Product I cannot live without now." **What they complain about:** The main complaint is that the powder doesn't mix well. One reviewer says it "Does not dissolve thoroughly," and another says it "doesn't mix well you really need a mixer." Price is the other criticism, from one buyer who calls it expensive. **Taste and form:** Taste draws little comment. One reviewer calls it "decent taste," and another says it is "Something I look forward to drink every day." Since it is a drink mix, the dissolving problem is the main practical issue raised about the form. **Value for money:** Opinion is mixed, and few reviewers address it. One buyer says it is expensive, while a UK buyer says "Great prices available to the UK." Another praises it as having "so much supplement value," which points to a feeling that the ingredient list justifies the cost. **Who it suits and who it didn't:** It seems to suit people who want an easy daily routine, with one buyer calling it the "Best daily routine without thinking about it." It also appeals to people following Bryan Johnson's research, with one buyer taking it every morning for that reason. One reviewer recommends it for "any man over 40." The less satisfied buyers were those who expected a quick, clear improvement in health, or who didn't want to use a shaker or mixer. Some reviews give little detail beyond praise, such as "Elite product." **Other forms:** Reviews of other forms of this product, such as gummies or capsules, were left out. This summary covers the powder only. **Bottom line:** Buyers are happy with it as a daily ritual and report feeling good on it. Expect to use a mixer, and be prepared for a higher price. Reviewers describe no dramatic or measurable results.

Biohacker Summary

Members Only10 of 10 recommend it
10 of 10 biohackers on our panel recommend it

Creatine, the main ingredient, drew the most attention, and most of the panel recommends or uses it, mainly for muscle strength, power and brain health. Three of them recommend it outright, one takes 5 grams each morning, and another suggests 5 to 10 grams a day while saying higher amounts can cause problems. They suggest mixing it with water or a drink, taking it with a meal that has carbs and protein, and not taking it too late in the evening because it may keep you awake. Two cautions came up: one panelist said a study showed no real muscle or fat change and that the gain looked like water retention, and another said it can affect kidney-related blood test results. Only a few spoke about vitamin C, which was recommended from whole foods or paired with collagen, and about glutathione, which was recommended in liposomal form for immune support, while magnesium glycinate was a smaller ingredient in this product that many panelists praised for sleep.

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  • Dr. Eric Berg · Vitamin C · warns
    • 7 Nov 2026 · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns against generic multivitamins, stating they are often full of fillers and synthetics.
    • 8 Nov 2026 · Taurine · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States that sardines contain taurine, which supports GABA, a calming neurotransmitter.
    • 8 Nov 2026 · Calcium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States that one can of sardines contains 382 mg of calcium.
    • 7 Nov 2026 · Calcium · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns against calcium supplements, citing studies that link them to a higher risk of heart attack, especially in postmenopausal women, and suggests getting calcium from dairy instead.
    • 7 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends Magnesium glycinate, noting its high absorption rate compared to magnesium oxide, and its support for energy, sleep, muscle relaxation, and vitamin D function.
    • 7 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Dr. Berg states that when nutrients like magnesium are too low, fatigue and weakness can follow.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Mentions that bleeding or swollen gums point to vitamin C deficiency, and sugar competes with it directly, reducing absorption.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Creatine · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Highly recommends 5g per day of creatine monohydrate, noting that it may be one of the fastest acting meds ever studied and can improve depression by addressing the brain's energy failure.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Calcium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Recommends focusing on calcium to support stronger bones if a neck hump is associated with osteoporosis.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Recommends focusing on magnesium to support stronger bones if a neck hump is associated with osteoporosis.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Explains that leg and calf cramps are most often caused by low magnesium, with leafy greens being a top source.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that magnesium is a cofactor that allows B1 to work more efficiently.
    • 4 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that magnesium is the most important mineral for energy production, as one cannot make energy without it.
    • 2 Nov 2026 · Creatine · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends creatine, especially for brain energy, memory, focus, concentration, and reaction time, noting that plant-based diets provide almost zero dietary creatine.
  • Thomas DeLauer · Creatine · neutral
    • 6 Nov 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that while the body can make creatine, meat eaters have far higher levels because creatine is only found in meats, suggesting that consuming it leads to more optimal levels.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends whole food vitamin C, found in kiwi fruit, citrus, and bell peppers, to help clear uric acid by competing at kidney transporters, preventing reabsorption.
    • 5 Nov 2026 · Glycine · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that glycine on its own is one of the most underrated sleep tools, offering benefits like cooling the body and preventing nighttime urination.
    • 5 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking magnesium glycinate and threonate at night to act as a brake on the nervous system, block excitatory signaling, help wind down, and support serotonin and melatonin production for better sleep.
    • 4 Nov 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Create's German Creapure creatine, noting it makes his brain feel better and helps him feel more in control on fasting days.
    • 4 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that magnesium glycinate also helps a lot with sleep.
    • 2 Nov 2026 · Glycine · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that glycine could be powerful for helping people sleep through the night due to its calming and cooling effect on the extremities, which can impact restless legs.
    • 2 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that restless leg syndrome is often treated with magnesium, but states that the sensation is actually coming from three other issues.
    • 30 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Is no longer doing super low doses of creatine, finding that the 'magic starts after 10 or 15 g' for fat loss, performance, muscle, strength, and energy. He previously thought low doses were okay but now believes bigger doses are more effective.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses Element's cans which contain 30 milligram magnesium, finding that electrolytes help his workout performance.
    • 27 Oct 2026 · Glycine · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that glycine is critical for collagen synthesis, which supports the intestinal wall, and deficiency can slow down the repair process.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses and recommends supplementing creatine to take the burden off the body's natural glycine production, which in turn frees up glycine for other vital functions like sleep and connective tissue repair. He specifically mentions using Klean Athlete's unflavored stick packs and gummies made with pure German Creapure creatine.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin C along with collagen about an hour before a workout for connective tissue benefits.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Glycine · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Explains that the body needs roughly 10g more of glycine per day than a typical modern diet provides, and that this deficit can lead to issues with creatine production, connective tissue repair, and sleep. He recommends increasing glycine intake.
  • Andrew Huberman · Creatine · neutral
    • 5 Nov 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains 5g of creatine monohydrate to support muscle strength, performance, and brain health.
    • 4 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Notes that Les Spellman's team includes 'Magnesium timed right' as part of their game plan to optimize recovery in unfavorable conditions.
    • 30 Oct 2026 · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Discusses creatine in the context of its dose, benefits, and safety.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Each serving of AG1 Pro has 5 g of creatine monohydrate to support muscle strength and performance, as well as brain health.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains 5 grams of creatine monohydrate to support muscle strength and performance, as well as brain health.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Mentions creatine in a discussion about supplement use.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Discusses Magnesium Threonate as a tool for falling asleep.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains 5 grams of creatine monohydrate to support muscle strength, performance, and brain health.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses AG1 Pro, which contains 5 grams of creatine monohydrate to support muscle strength, performance, and brain health.
    • 1 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Ingests 5 grams per day of creatine monohydrate, noting its role in improving cognitive performance by supporting brain networks involved in focus and concentration.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro contains 5 grams of creatine monohydrate to support muscle strength, performance, and brain health, and he was already taking some of these ingredients separately.
    • 21 Sep 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that AG1 Pro includes 5 grams of creatine monohydrate, which he was already taking separately, to support muscle strength, performance, and brain health.
    • 13 Aug 2026 · Glutathione · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Dr. Gottfried looks at glutathione in nutritional testing, considering it an important lever.
    • 7 Aug 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
  • Dr. Mark Hyman · Glutathione · recommends
    • 4 Nov 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends liposomal glutathione to support immunity through colder months, as it helps maintain healthy immune cell function, supports natural detoxification pathways, and neutralizes free radicals.
    • 4 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium breakthrough advanced ten from Biooptimizers, which is their most complete magnesium formula with 10 bioavailable forms and 550 milligrams of elemental magnesium, designed to support restful restorative sleep, muscle recovery, stress resilience, and metabolic health.
    • 1 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · uses · Facebook ↗
      Recommends considering magnesium glycinate before bed for nervous system support, deeper sleep quality, and to help the body transition into rest, and states that they take it every night.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that a lack of magnesium can cause muscles and nerves to malfunction, resulting in muscle weakness, twitching, and cramps.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Rosen Nutrition Liposomal Glutathione to support immunity through colder months, noting it helps maintain healthy immune cell function, supports natural detoxification, and neutralizes free radicals.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Creatine · uses · YouTube ↗
      Has her creatine on the counter in the morning, ready to take, so she doesn't have a choice.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · Hyaluronic Acid · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Likes working with Pique for healthy skin, specifically their Radiant Skin Duo, which combines BT Fountain (electrolytes, ceramides, hyaluronic acid) and Sun Goddess Matcha (antioxidants, L-theanine) to support hydration and skin barrier from the inside.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends Magnesium Breakthrough Advanced 10 from Bioptimizers for restful sleep, muscle recovery, stress resilience, and metabolic health, especially during stressful times of the year.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that sulforaphane helps the body make glutathione, an amazing nutrient that helps the body get rid of toxins.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · Creatine · uses · TikTok ↗
      Includes creatine in a berry smoothie for breakfast.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · TikTok ↗
      Recommends magnesium because it is involved in over 600 reactions in the body and up to 80% of people may have low levels that never get flagged on a standard blood test.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends vitamin C as a basic supplement during detoxification to help with inflammation and detoxification.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends magnesium as a basic supplement during detoxification to support pathways, help with constipation, and provide electrolytes.
    • 9 Oct 2026 · Creatine · uses · Facebook ↗
      Includes creatine in their smoothie for muscle and brain support.
  • Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Creatine · neutral
    • 4 Nov 2026 · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Notes that 20 g/day of Creatine for 8 weeks increased brain creatine by 11% and improved several cognitive measures in a small Alzheimer’s pilot study, calling it promising but preliminary.
    • 8 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Explains that magnesium helps the body activate and metabolize vitamin D, and that magnesium intake has been associated with lower odds of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Mentions that getting too little magnesium may play a role in declining testosterone levels.
    • 3 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · X ↗
      Recommends getting enough magnesium, around 300–400 mg daily from diet and supplements, as it is an essential cofactor for vitamin D metabolism. Magnesium glycinate is a good form.
    • 1 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium as one of the micronutrients found in multivitamins that people often don't get enough of from their diets.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Explains that magnesium helps control blood pressure by boosting the production of substances that relax blood vessels and improve cardiovascular health, citing a meta-analysis that found magnesium supplementation at an average dose of 368 mg per day notably lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Magnesium supplementation has lowered blood pressure in randomized controlled trials. An analysis of 34 trials involving over 2,000 participants found modest reductions in both systolic and diastolic pressure, with a median dose of 368 mg/day.
    • 28 Oct 2026 · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Discusses emerging research on creatine, noting pilot studies where 20g of creatine monohydrate daily for two months improved brain creatine levels and cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients, suggesting it may help a stressed brain.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Creatine may help women in perimenopause maintain more consistent sleep when combined with strength training.
    • 16 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that some magnesium supplements make the dose look much larger than it really is and that labels can fool people.
    • 12 Oct 2026 · Taurine · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions that taurine depletion is a concern raised in long-term animal studies regarding Beta Alanine, though not observed in human trials, and notes that one can supplement with taurine, which is a beneficial compound.
    • 29 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium as an important nutrient component for testosterone.
    • 28 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · warns · YouTube ↗
      Warns that some supplement companies mislead consumers by listing the total compound weight of magnesium citrate as the elemental magnesium dose, when the actual elemental magnesium content is much lower, potentially around 44-66 milligrams.
    • 2 Sep 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States there is not yet strong, consistent evidence that magnesium supplementation reliably improves sleep, noting that while some meta-analyses suggest it can improve sleep quality scores, sleep efficiency, and sleep duration, individual studies are inconsistent and several have found no meaningful effect.
  • Dave Asprey · Creatine · neutral
    • 3 Nov 2026 · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Dave and Phil examine creatine dosing, hydration, electrolytes, absorption, and why creatine supplementation can influence kidney-related blood test results.
    • 6 Nov 2026 · Taurine · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Host Dave Asprey examines the connection between taurine, inflammaging, immune function, and longevity, explaining why cellular nutrient availability may matter more than blood concentrations and what this emerging mechanism means for supplementation and inflammation management.
    • 3 Nov 2026 · warns · YouTube ↗
      Loves creatine and believes it is the very best, stating that every study he looks at supports its benefits. He recommends a dose of 5 to 10 grams daily, noting that higher doses are not necessarily more useful for most people and can lead to problems.
    • 3 Nov 2026 · Glutathione · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions glutathione in the context of a compounding pharmacist getting into trouble, emphasizing that individual incidents don't reflect on all compounding pharmacists.
    • 3 Nov 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Recounts a doctor telling him in his 20s that vitamin C would kill him.
    • 3 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · uses · Instagram ↗
      Looks at magnesium alongside protein to keep muscle for the long run.
    • 3 Nov 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests adding magnesium to help keep potassium in the system longer, as they work hand in hand.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions magnesium in the context of sleep but states that it doesn't address the core issue of waking up during the night.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Suggests that creatine supports brain health and muscle function.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Suggests that magnesium may help slow aging, support cellular repair, and improve sleep.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Glutathione · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends detoxing with glutathione.
    • 24 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin C for better skin health.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · warns · Facebook ↗
      Warns that plain creatine can lead to flatness, fogginess, and bloating if hydration and minerals are not dialed in, because it pulls water into muscle cells.
    • 17 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Facebook ↗
      States that magnesium can affect how the body responds to a supplement.
  • Siim Land · Creatine · recommends
    • 31 Oct 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Recommends mixing creatine with water or any beverage, noting that taking it with a meal, especially one with carbohydrates and protein, may slightly increase muscle creatine uptake.
    • 31 Oct 2026 · Glycine · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Suggests that a higher glycine to methionine ratio appears to preferentially target visceral fat and improve insulin sensitivity.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends taking Creatine any time but warns it might keep you awake if taken too late in the evening.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends taking vitamin C with collagen to support joint collagen synthesis.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Glycine · recommends · Instagram ↗
      Recommends pairing NAC with glycine to support antioxidant activity in your sleep.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · stopped · YouTube ↗
      Does not take creatine every day because he doesn't want to build more muscle strength, is not deficient in creatine, and is interested in avoiding its VO2 max inhibiting effects.
    • 26 Oct 2026 · Glycine · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Believes glycine is the best longevity supplement and encourages viewers to learn more about its longevity benefits.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Glycine · recommends · Instagram ↗
      States that Glycine can be a useful addition for some people for sleep.
    • 25 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Instagram ↗
      States that Magnesium can be a useful addition for some people for sleep.
    • 21 Oct 2026 · Glycine · uses · YouTube ↗
      Increased his glycine supplementation to 10g a day, noting that it balances methionine and improves blood sugar and glycation.
    • 19 Oct 2026 · Glycine · uses · YouTube ↗
      Personally uses glycine for its health benefits, including glutathione, blood sugar glycation, and potentially sleep, and notes that it appears to have some autophagy benefits by increasing autophagy through its role in methionine metabolism.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · warns · Instagram ↗
      Mentions an Alzheimer’s pilot study that found increased brain creatine and improvements in some cognitive test scores after 20 g/day for eight weeks, though it involved only 20 people and no placebo group.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · Instagram ↗
      States that vitamin C is needed for initiating collagen synthesis and that higher vitamin C intake appears to increase vitamin C content in the skin.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Glycine · neutral · Instagram ↗
      Notes that glycine is one of the most important building blocks for collagen synthesis, making up 30% of collagen, and that 12g of glycine a day is needed for collagen turnover.
  • Ben Greenfield · Glutathione · uses
    • 29 Oct 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Will do glutathione for some patients after surgery.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · YouTube ↗
      States that vitamin C is extremely important for collagen turnover and cites orthopedic data showing that 500 mg to 1 g of vitamin C can reduce the rate of complex regional pain in total knee replacements and wrist fractures.
    • 29 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Uses magnesium during surgery because it is neuroprotective.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · YouTube ↗
      Says he is drinking LMNT, which contains sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and states that he actually drinks this stuff.
    • 18 Oct 2026 · Creatine · neutral · Facebook ↗
      Discusses a study that suggests creatine causes cancer, but explains why the study's methodology makes its findings not applicable to the average creatine user.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Vitamin C · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Mentions vitamin C as part of a bare-minimum protocol.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Mentions magnesium as part of a bare-minimum protocol.
    • 15 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Advises getting red blood cell magnesium levels to the high end of the range as a minimum step for overall health and to slow down heart disease.
    • 14 Oct 2026 · Creatine · recommends · Facebook ↗
      States that creatine isn’t a med and that 5g a day builds lean mass safely.
    • 11 Oct 2026 · Creatine · neutral · X ↗
      Notes that in middle-aged and older adults, creatine increases muscle mass even without exercise.
    • 10 Oct 2026 · Creatine · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that creatine is a trending topic regarding its potential to help with the thymus and immunity in general.
    • 1 Oct 2026 · Creatine · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Mentions creatine as something that helps keep healthy mitochondria efficient.
    • 27 Sep 2026 · Creatine · recommends · Facebook ↗
      Recommends Creatine, stating that research supports its use for building up the energy stores muscles use for short, hard efforts like heavy sets.
    • 24 Sep 2026 · Vitamin C · neutral · YouTube ↗
      Notes that while vitamin C has significant value, the optimal dose is a vexed question, and high doses might not always be beneficial, potentially blunting the hormetic effects of exercise.
  • Bryan Johnson · Creatine · uses
    • 22 Oct 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 5 grams of Creatine in the morning for muscle.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Glycine · uses · X ↗
      Takes 2 grams of Glycine before bed for sleep.
    • 22 Oct 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · warns · X ↗
      Warns that creatine did not build muscle or burn fat in a study, attributing the observed 'lean mass' increase to water retention rather than new contractile fibers.
    • 6 Oct 2026 · Hyaluronic Acid · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Considers hyaluronic acid essential for their routine, stating it retains moisture, giving the skin extra firmness and texture, and helps counteract the decrease in levels that occurs with age, leading to dehydrated skin.
    • 18 Sep 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Mentions that $630,000 of elite Blueprint creatine was stolen earlier this year and a new batch just came off the line.
    • 15 Aug 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 5 grams of Creatine in the morning for muscle.
    • 15 Aug 2026 · Glycine · uses · X ↗
      Takes 2 grams of Glycine before bed for sleep.
    • 15 Aug 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium L-Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 4 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      Takes 5 grams of Creatine in the morning for muscle.
    • 4 May 2026 · Glycine · uses · X ↗
      Takes 2 grams of Glycine before bed for sleep.
    • 4 May 2026 · Magnesium · uses · X ↗
      Takes 400 mg of Magnesium Threonate before bed for sleep.
    • 2 May 2026 · uses · X ↗
      He takes 5 g of Creatine in the morning for muscle.
    • 2 May 2026 · Glycine · uses · X ↗
      He takes 2 g of Glycine before bed for sleep.
  • Peter Attia · Creatine · recommends
    • 6 Jul 2026 · recommends · Podcast ↗
      Peter discusses creatine as a key nutritional factor that supports muscle growth.
    • 5 Jul 2026 · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Universally recommends creatine as one of the few supplements that consistently demonstrates benefits for strength, power, and muscle mass, acting as a phosphate donor to generate ATP.
    • 1 Jun 2026 · Magnesium · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Peter reviews the evidence for select off-label medications and supplements commonly used for sleep, including glycine, magnesium, ashwagandha, and phosphatidylserine.
    • 1 Jun 2026 · Glycine · neutral · Podcast ↗
      Peter reviews the evidence for select off-label medications and supplements commonly used for sleep, including glycine, magnesium, ashwagandha, and phosphatidylserine.
    • 8 Jan 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      Mentions that the full episode covers the benefits of creatine supplementation.
    • 6 Jan 2026 · neutral · X ↗
      The episode covers the benefits of creatine supplementation.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Notes that creatine pulls water into the cell and can help with fluid in the right places, indirectly supporting performance. He also mentions that creatine might benefit women more by reducing actual bloating and pulling water into the cell, especially during the luteal phase.
    • 4 Jan 2026 · Magnesium · recommends · YouTube ↗
      Suggests that zinc and magnesium could potentially help with vasodilation and sleep, particularly for women experiencing severe symptoms in the luteal phase.
    • 7 Dec 2025 · uses · YouTube ↗
      Is reloading on creatine and will redo his resting metabolic rate measurement.
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RAL Summary

Members OnlyTier 2 for Healthy Aging

Oral hyaluronic acid at the recommended servings, along with full-dose vitamin C, creatine and glutathione, improved skin and muscle aging markers in human trials [1][2][4]. Of 2352 reviews, 85% are positive.

Take 3 servings a day to match the dose that worked in the studies.

Where the evidence disagrees: 19 of the 139 human studies found no effect.

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Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects

Body systems: Skin, Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system, Cardiovascular system

Combine with: For fast heartburn relief, use calcium carbonate or magnesium/aluminum hydroxide antacids, which neutralize stomach acid within minutes, or an alginate such as sodium alginate with bicarbonate, which forms a raft that blocks reflux after meals. Chewable DGL licorice, zinc-carnosine, and slippery elm can soothe the esophageal and stomach lining. For longer-term digestive comfort, consider H2 blockers such as famotidine for short-term use, taken as directed and after consulting a clinician. Keep Longevity Mix for its intended healthy-aging role, and pair it with omega-3s, magnesium, and vitamin D for broader longevity support. Persistent or frequent heartburn, trouble swallowing, or unexplained weight loss warrants a medical evaluation.

Possible side effects: No major side effects were reported in the studies. One small trial of vitamin C in dialysis patients suggested harm.

Supplement Facts

Total Carbohydrates 3 g · Vitamin C 250 mg · Calcium 400 mg
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 14.6 Gram(s)
Servings Per Container 30
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories10
Total Carbohydrates3 g
Vitamin C250 mg
Calcium400 mg
Magnesium150 mg
Creatine2,500 mg†
Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate2,000 mg†
Taurine1,500 mg†
Glycine1,200 mg†
L-Lysine1,000 mg†
Glucosamine Sulfate750 mg†
L-Glutathione, Reduced250 mg†
L-Theanine200 mg†
Sodium Hyaluronate120 mg
† Daily Value not established.

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Graded November 10, 2026 by the Reverse Age Lab evidence engine, from human studies, real reviews and our biohacker panel. How we grade. Is this medical advice? No. Rala organizes the published evidence; go over any change with your doctor, especially if you take meds.