Mark Hyman Longevity Routine & Supplements

After studying medicine and nutritional sciences, Dr. Hyman's life took a turn for the worse in his early 30s. While he had previously been an avid cyclist, easily riding more than 150 km per day, he gradually lost his fitness to the point where he could barely climb the stairs. His gut was acting up, and for years he suffered from diarrhea. Additionally, he experienced severe memory problems that made working as a doctor nearly impossible. Desperate, Dr. Hyman visited one doctor after another, but no one could find the roots of his symptoms. Nowadays, Dr. Hyman's condition would most likely be classified as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). But what was the cause for him back then? After a long search, Dr. Hyman then conducted a mercury test – and then the problem was found.Over several years, a large amount of the toxic heavy metal had accumulated in his body, partly through the ventilation systems in his apartment in Beijing, partly through his food.

This experience ultimately led Mark Hyman to "Functional Medicine". From now on, he wanted to try to consider all possible aspects of medicine. His goal is always to find the underlying cause, the "root cause." In search of this, he utilizes classical "Western Medicine" as well as traditional Chinese medicine or nutritional medicine. The American also employs alternative healing methods when he believes they offer added value.

In his books, on the podcast (Doctor’s Farmacy), and on social media channels, the 63-year-old willingly shares about what he does daily to stay young and healthy. His routines and supplements have changed a bit over the years (adapted to the latest scientific findings), but his core principles have remained the same:

• Healthy Nutrition: Dr. Mark Hyman follows his self-created Pegan diet. More on that later!
• Exercise and Movement: The American is trying to incorporate more strength training for aging.
• Enough Sleep: As often as possible, Dr. Hyman tries to get eight hours of restorative sleep.
• Stress Reduction: Whether it's yoga, walking, or meeting friends – the American is a strong advocate for a balanced life.
• Supplements: Dr. Hyman takes a variety of dietary supplements daily. More on that shortly!
• Community and Calling: In addition to his work as a doctor, Dr. Mark Hyman is involved in a revolution in the agricultural industry. These various volunteer engagements provide him with support and strength.

Sport, healthy nutrition, and sufficient sleep are therefore the foundation. But what does the American doctor recommend in detail and what does he apply himself? For this, we have summarized the key insights from his current book “Young forever”, his podcasts, and social media channels for you.

Quercetin is not only a potent antioxidant but also a natural CD38 inhibitor. This is interesting because it leads to a reduced breakdown of NAD+ . The NAD+ metabolism is one of the central research areas in geriatric medicine and for Hyman, maintaining NAD levels is a key to long-term health.

To keep his NAD+ levels high, he regularly exercises, practices intermittent fasting, and supplements with NAD precursors. However, current research shows that a supplementation alone is not necessarily sufficient to maintain NAD levels in old age. Here, a mix of precursors, NAD breakdown inhibitors, and substances that support NAD production could be an alternative.At MoleQlar, we have formulated  regeNAD (NAD Regenerating Complex) !

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Dr. Hyman is a proponent of his self-designed Pegan diet. This word is a combination of "vegan" and "Paleo." One primarily eats fresh, unprocessed foods, focusing on plants. One of the main points of the diet is blood sugar levels. With the help of complex carbohydrates and little direct sugar, high blood sugar fluctuations are to be avoided.

Similar to Dr. Peter Attia Dr. Mark Hyman sees the insulin resistance as one of the main causes of many "Western diseases", such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular diseases. In addition, he postulates that insulin resistance is one of the main points for the Hallmarks of Aging .