Peter Attia

Balanced

MD, Stanford/Johns Hopkins trained, longevity medicine specialist

Longevity, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk, exercise science

About

Peter Attia is a physician focused on the applied science of longevity. His book Outlive and podcast The Drive emphasize rigorous evaluation of interventions.

Our approach to his mentions

Attia is one of the more cautious voices in the optimization space. When he endorses a supplement, the evidence is usually strong. His measured stance makes him a valuable balancing voice on hype-heavy items.

Products discussed

5 products

B-Complex

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A group of eight essential B vitamins that play well-established roles in energy metabolism and neurological function — deficiency is common in certain populations.

Energy & FatigueBrain & Cognitive

Creatine Monohydrate

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The most-studied sports supplement in history — strong evidence for strength and power, emerging evidence for cognitive benefits.

Muscle & Athletic PerformanceBrain & CognitiveEnergy & Fatigue

Magnesium

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A foundational mineral most people under-consume — strong for correcting inadequacy, modest (not magical) for sleep.

Sleep & StressHeart & CardiovascularMuscle & Athletic Performance

Omega-3 Fish Oil

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EPA and DHA from fish oil have strong cardiovascular and cognitive evidence — but dose, form, and freshness matter more than most labels suggest.

Heart & CardiovascularBrain & Cognitive

Vitamin D3

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The sunshine vitamin most indoor-dwellers are low in — strong evidence for bone health and immune function, reasonable for energy.

ImmuneJoint & BoneEnergy & Fatigue

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