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I find the chase for the "magic fix" drug fascinating. By that I mean not so much the research into it and developing the products (I understand the economic in
by cycomanic 6y ago
I find the chase for the "magic fix" drug fascinating. By that I mean not so much the research into it and developing the products (I understand the economic incentives), but more the number of often very smart people who experiment with all sorts of supplementation.
Someone in the thread said they are doing it to maintain their health when getting older, but we already know a proven and effective way of improving health and slowing ageing, exercise. It has many other beneficial side effects (decreasing risk of depression, heart disease etc), but instead of exercising people experiment with "wonder drugs", which might have significant detrimental side effects (look up the history of vitamin C supplements for example). I guess part of it is that our community has a strong predisposition to technological fixes. The other part is likely that exercise requires effort.
- renewiltord 6y agoEveryone I know who uses these also exercises significantly, both weight training and cardiovascular fitness.
- TylerLives 6y agoWhat are the negative side effects of vitamin C supplements?
- tim333 6y agoSpeaking as someone who I guess fits with smart person who has tried NMN it wasn't a case of thinking it was a "magic fix" - just that there is some evidence this stuff works so why not try it. It's not a case of NMN or exercise - you can do both and the NMN may help allow the exercise without your joints going. I actually didn't notice any difference to speak of but don't regret giving it a go.
- criddell 6y agoYou can probably assume that the very smart people researching supplements to maintain their health as they age are getting lots of exercise. Exercise, sleep, and diet are table stakes. The interesting questions are around what to do after that.