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The Longevity Letter
Practical writing and video on living strong and active into your 90s. No hype, no supplements to sell. Just what the evidence supports and what it looks like on an ordinary Tuesday.
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MedicationsValsartan
The evidence is strongest for what valsartan does to numbers and to hospitalisations rather than to survival.
2026-09-29 · 18 min read
MedicationsVenlafaxine
Well established. The strongest evidence is for major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder.
2026-09-29 · 21 min read
SupplementsVitamin A
Vitamin A is needed for vision, immune function, growth and reproduction. In children at risk of deficiency, a meta-analysis of 43 trials found supplementation cut all-cause mortality by about 24%.
2026-09-29 · 9 min read
SupplementsVitamin B6
B6 in its coenzyme forms takes part in more than 100 enzyme reactions, mostly in protein metabolism.
2026-09-29 · 10 min read
SupplementsVitamin D
Disputed. The strongest human evidence is negative rather than positive.
2026-09-29 · 17 min read
SupplementsVitamin E
Large trials have mostly failed to show benefit from vitamin E supplements, and several found harm.
2026-09-29 · 12 min read
SupplementsVitamin K2
The evidence is thin and much of the positive fracture data comes from Japanese trials of MK-4.
2026-09-29 · 12 min read
MedicationsWarfarin
Warfarin blocks an enzyme the liver needs to activate vitamin K, which reduces the liver's production of several clotting factors and thins the blood over several days.
2026-09-29 · 15 min read
SupplementsWheatgrass and barley grass
Not supported by the research. Very little human trial evidence exists.
2026-09-29 · 8 min read
SupplementsWhey protein
What the trials support is protein supplementation in general alongside resistance training, not whey specifically.
2026-09-29 · 14 min read
SupplementsWhite mulberry leaf
The evidence that stands up best is short-term and about the meal, not the disease: a 2022 systematic review of randomised trials concluded that Morus alba can reduce post-prandial glucose and insulin.
2026-09-29 · 10 min read
SupplementsWhite willow bark
For short-term low back pain the evidence is moderate: Cochrane concluded that standardised daily doses of 120 mg or 240 mg of salicin are probably better than placebo for pain and rescue medication use over a few weeks.
2026-09-29 · 16 min read
SupplementsStreptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus
Well established. The best-supported effect is on lactose.
2026-09-29 · 7 min read
SupplementsYohimbe
Disputed. The evidence is contested rather than settled.
2026-09-29 · 12 min read
SupplementsZinc
Disputed. There are two separate stories here.
2026-09-29 · 23 min read
FoundationsHealthspan vs Lifespan: What Longevity Really Means After 50
Living longer is not the goal. Living well for longer is. Here is the one gap that decides which one you get.
2026-08-03 · 11 min read
MovementMovement Is Medicine. Here Is the Proof, and Where to Start After 50
Not a slogan. One of the most studied ideas in health. And the first step is smaller than you think.
2026-07-31 · 7 min read
Nutrition & GutChili con memios: High-Protein Wagyu and Black Bean Chili
Chili con memios is a whole-food chili with black beans, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes, plus per-cup macros and key micronutrients, and a label comparison against top canned chili brands.
2026-01-28 · 21 min read
VideoFoundationJoin Andrew Wilson on His Health and Wellness Journey
Each article is a deep dive into subjects covering your mind, body, and soul.
2025-11-07 · 1:43
Purpose & SpiritThe Power of Spiritual Growth
How embracing spiritual growth and faith-based learning can redefine your later years and fuel wellness into your 90s
2025-11-05 · 14 min read
Brain HealthThe Science of Emotional Resilience After 50
How to Strengthen Your Mind and Thrive in the Second Half of Life
2025-09-26 · 5 min read
MovementStrength Training Over 50
The Key to Living Longer, Stronger, and Pain-Free
2025-09-09 · 12 min read
Nutrition & GutTop Supplements for Energy, Longevity & Wellness After 50
The Essential Daily Stack for Staying Strong, Sharp, and Healthy Beyond Midlife
2025-08-12 · 14 min read
Nutrition & GutTop 10 Superfoods for Energy and Longevity After 50
Feel Better. Live Longer. Eat Smarter.
2025-08-09 · 2 min read