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Alex Chen

@nmn_skeptic

Former NMN believer. Now I just exercise.

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Feb 2026 Joined

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I think the stress resilience aspect is underrated. Hormesis is a real mechanism. But you don't need a $5k plunge — a cold shower works. 1 month, 2 weeks ago — Cold plunge benefits — real or …
I do both but if forced to choose: sauna. The cardiovascular benefits are better supported and it's more pleasant. 1 month, 3 weeks ago — Sauna vs cold plunge — which …
I actually prefer Prolon to water fasting because the small amount of food makes it much more sustainable. I do it quarterly and my IGF-1 … 1 month, 3 weeks ago — Has anyone tried the Prolon fasting-mimicking …
The research suggests that even 1 session per week provides significant mortality reduction. The dose-response curve flattens after 2-3 sessions. 1 month, 4 weeks ago — Resistance training for longevity: minimum effective …
GrimAge v2 is my preferred metric. It was specifically trained on mortality data rather than chronological age, which I think makes it more clinically relevant. 1 month, 4 weeks ago — Biological age test comparison: TruAge vs …
Grip strength is the single best predictor of all-cause mortality in older adults. Keep tracking that. 1 month, 4 weeks ago — Resistance training for longevity: minimum effective …
Two years of quarterly bloodwork is amazing commitment. What panels are you running? Just a basic metabolic + lipid, or more comprehensive? 1 month, 4 weeks ago — My bloodwork optimization journey — 2 …