Good morning. It’s February 4th, and while we like to stay out of politics, we’d be remiss to ignore the cross-contamination of the Epstein File saga, and heavily followed longevity guru Peter Attia.
If you missed the story, play some catch-up here.
You probably won’t be seeing much of him in the near future, after losing all of his brand partnerships in the blink of an eye.
Moral of the story - careful who you trust, and a little skepticism here and there could be your best friend.
Onto the stuff that matters….
The rundown for this week:
🧠 Creatine and cancer. The latest study.
😴 Listerine-style strips for sleep
🐕 LOYAL biotech hits another milestone to help dogs live longer
💉The year of peptides, and why you should be careful
Let’s get to it. 👇
NBC News - Is it lifestyle, or just damn good genes? Latest research shows genes may play a larger role in longevity than previously thought. (Read more)
The Washington Post - 5 longevity lessons from the oldest person in the world. (Read more)
Verywell - 5 daily habits linked to longer, happier lives. (Read more)
DVM360 - Loof woof; LOYAL biotech hits another milestone in drug development for canine longevity drug, edging closer to FDA approval. (Read more)
NY Post - Latest study of 111,000 adults show that variety is king in longevity; mix it up and lower your mortality risk by 19%. (Read more)
PR Newswire - Legacy cosmetic brand OLAY ventures into anti-aging with latest line, designed to address the most common signs of skin aging. (Read more)
💡 My dog’s vet recommends vaccines every visit. Is this legit?
Vaccines are important, but they should be individualized, not automatic every visit. Overvaccination can increase chronic inflammation and may worsen allergies or immune-mediated issues in some pets. Longevity medicine focuses on smart risk assessment; your pet’s age, lifestyle, exposure, and existing health conditions. Protection should be balanced, not excessive.
Get more tips & tricks from Dr. Kevin Toman, The Longevity Vet. 🐶🐈
FROM THE CLINIC
Cancer & Creatine: Latest Research Shows Link
For years, we’ve looked at the guy chugging a creatine shaker in the locker room and assumed he was just chasing bigger biceps. But this latest study published in Frontiers in Nutrition suggests that his pre-workout habit might be doing something far more important than filling out his t-shirt: it might be fighting off cancer.
Researchers analyzed twelve years of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), covering nearly 26,000 U.S. adults.
They wanted to see if dietary creatine intake had any relationship with cancer prevalence.
Drumroll please….
The more creatine people ate, the lower their cancer risk.
Here is the breakdown:
The Trend: There was a linear, negative association. As creatine intake went up, cancer risk went down.
The Numbers: For every standard deviation increase in creatine intake, the risk dropped by 5%.
The Gender Gap: The benefit was even more pronounced in men, who saw a 7% reduction in risk (Odds Ratio = 0.93).
The Mechanism: Scientists believe creatine acts as a "metabolic battery" for your immune system. It powers CD8+ T cells (the body's hunter-killers) to attack tumors more effectively, while also reducing oxidative stress.
If your diet is light on red meat or fish, you might be running low on this cellular fuel.
Whether you get it from a seared steak or a simple scoop of powder, the data suggests your immune system (and ability to fight cancer) wouldn't mind the top-up.
IN THE NEWS
The "Listerine Strip" That Knocks You Out
We usually prefer our wellness brands to be gentle, whispering sweet nothings about "tranquility" and "bliss." But let’s be honest: when it’s 2 AM and you’re staring at the ceiling, you don’t want "bliss." You want unconsciousness.
Welcome to Sleep or Die.
Their aggressive branding matches the desperation of insomnia, but their new Sleep Strips are actually quite smart. Unlike gummies or pills that have to battle their way through your digestive system (taking 45+ minutes to work), these minty strips dissolve on your tongue.
By using sublingual absorption, they bypass the gut and hit the bloodstream fast, for a quick 10-minute onset.
2026 will be the year of peptides.
You will not be able to escape it.
Just like you tried to run from the GLP-1 headlines in 2025, there will be escaping the onslaught of peptide therapies, and supplement companies masquerading as cures for eternal youth.
Most of the peptides are coming from China, or some other obscure place, as the FDA has no regulations in place for peptide therapy.
So with that, stay on your toes, and be aware when things like this pop up.
Keep reading…👇🏼
