{"id":173206,"date":"2025-06-10T14:56:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/173206\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T14:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:56:13","slug":"a-longevity-doctor-takes-these-3-supplements-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/173206\/","title":{"rendered":"A Longevity Doctor Takes These 3 Supplements Daily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Mohammed Enayat has access to all sorts of experimental anti-aging treatments at his clinic, but a core part of his longevity routine is pretty cheap and accessible: supplements.<\/p>\n<p>Enayat told Business Insider that his most recent &#8220;<a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/what-is-the-maximum-age-of-humans-115-or-older-2023-3\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">biological age<\/a>&#8221; tests taken 18 months ago said he was 24, or 17 years younger than his chronological age of 41. There&#8217;s no consensus on how to define or measure biological age, but Enayat used GlycanAge and TruAge PACE, which measure inflammation and epigenetics, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The primary care doctor<strong> <\/strong>and the founder of London&#8217;s HUM2N longevity clinic has been closely tracking his health for the past seven years, using wearable tech, including an <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/oura-ring-fitness-tracker-pros-cons-after-years-wearing-style-2025-1\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">Oura ring<\/a> and <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/tech\/fitness-wearables-trackers-pros-cons-wellness-experts-2024-1#whoop-3\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">Whoop strap<\/a>, plus regular blood, urine, and <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/microbiome-gut-bacteria-test-forgotten-organ-future-medicine-ubiome-photos-2018-11\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">microbiome tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Enayat changes his longevity routine depending on the results, including the supplements he takes. However, he has taken what he sees as his &#8220;core&#8221; <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/top-supplement-experts-tips-for-buying-safe-products-2024-10\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">supplements,<\/a> B complex and folate, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids daily in cycles over the past several years, he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While I believe these supplements have supported my biological age reversal, I credit them as one component in a much broader framework,&#8221; Enayat added. <\/p>\n<p>In general, dietitians recommend people prioritizing getting their nutrients from food and supplementing if they have deficiencies or are unable to eat certain nutritious foods. <\/p>\n<p>              <img xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"lazy-image \" encoding=\"UTF-8\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/684800253d5881a51c1b1424&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:1200,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:1600}}\" alt=\"A man wearing an oxygen mask.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                      Enanayat regularly has NAD+ infusions and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.<\/p>\n<p>              HUM2N<\/p>\n<p>            B complex and folate<\/p>\n<p>Enayat takes a <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/what-vitamin-b12-does-to-your-brain-and-body-2022-11\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin B complex and folate<\/a> supplement.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have a methylation gene defect, which means that my homocysteine, one of the markers, rises high, which is very pro-inflammatory. So to bring that down, I have to be on a good B complex and a folate supplement,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Having high levels of homocysteine can increase the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. But you can lower your levels through supplementation and eating <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/foods-that-have-vitamin-b-2019-5\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">foods that contain B vitamins<\/a>, including fish, poultry, legumes, seeds, eggs, dairy products, and leafy greens.<\/p>\n<p>More broadly, studies have linked B vitamins to better mood and the <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/health\/diet-nutrition\/vitamin-b12-benefits\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">prevention of dementia<\/a>, but more research is needed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Even without a methylation-related gene defect, I would still consider taking a methylated B complex, particularly during periods of high stress, poor sleep, or intensive training, as these increase the demand for B vitamins,&#8221; Enayat said.<\/p>\n<p>              <img xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"lazy-image \" encoding=\"UTF-8\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" data-content-type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcs=\"{&quot;https:\/\/i.insider.com\/6847ff5b3d5881a51c1b1419&quot;:{&quot;contentType&quot;:&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;,&quot;aspectRatioW&quot;:4240,&quot;aspectRatioH&quot;:2384}}\" alt=\"A man wearing an oxygen mask in a futuristic clinic.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                      Dr. Mohammed Enayat takes supplements and does regular &#8220;biohacking&#8221; treatments in the hopes of slowing aging.<\/p>\n<p>              HUM2N<\/p>\n<p>            Magnesium<\/p>\n<p>Magnesium is found in legumes, dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. It plays a key role in many biological processes, including building strong bones, regulating blood sugar and blood pressure, and muscle function.<\/p>\n<p>Enayat&#8217;s <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/health\/diet-nutrition\/magnesium-benefits\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">magnesium <\/a>levels are below the recommended amount, he said, because he doesn&#8217;t get enough from his diet. This is relatively uncommon \u2014 around <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK500003\/\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;click_type&quot;:&quot;other&quot;,&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;outbound_click&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">2% of Americans<\/a> have low magnesium levels. For this, he takes a form of magnesium called bisglycinate because it&#8217;s easier for the body to absorb. &#8220;It works really well to bring my levels up,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>When he takes magnesium, he finds that his muscles ache less and he falls asleep more easily.<\/p>\n<p>                      Related stories<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know<\/p>\n<p>                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy-image \" viewbox=\"0 0 1 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                            Business Insider tells the innovative stories you want to know<\/p>\n<p>            Omega-3 fatty acids<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/guides\/health\/diet-nutrition\/omega-3-foods\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">Omega-3 fatty acids<\/a>, found in foods including oily fish, walnuts, and chia seeds, have been linked to better heart health, lower inflammation, and lower blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Enayat has naturally low levels of omega three fatty acids, so he takes a daily supplement. There&#8217;s strong evidence to suggest that eating fatty fish weekly is protective against cardiovascular disease. But, it&#8217;s unclear whether taking it in supplement form provides the same protection.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s some evidence to suggest that taking <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/taking-omega-3-supplements-may-slow-down-aging-study-2025-2\" data-track-click=\"{&quot;element_name&quot;:&quot;body_link&quot;,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;tout_click&quot;,&quot;index&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;,&quot;product_field&quot;:&quot;bi_value_unassigned&quot;}\" rel=\"noopener\">omega-3 supplements<\/a> might have anti-aging effects. 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