The VitalWhys Journal
Articles
Long-form pieces on longevity, training, sleep, and living deliberately. No fluff. Written for people who treat health like it matters.
longevity
Berberine vs. Metformin for Anti-Aging: What the Longevity Research Actually Says
Both berberine and metformin activate AMPK — a cellular pathway strongly implicated in aging. But the longevity evidence behind each is very different. Here's what the research shows and what it doesn't.
May 30, 2026 · 8 min read
supplementation
Berberine vs. Metformin for Weight Loss: What the Research Actually Shows
Both berberine and metformin produce modest weight loss in clinical trials. But the mechanisms differ, the populations differ, and one requires a prescription. Here's what the evidence actually says.
May 30, 2026 · 8 min read
apparel
Your Workout Clothes Are Made of Plastic. Here's Which Brands to Know.
Nike Dri-FIT. Lululemon Luon. Gymshark's signature fabric. Under Armour HeatGear. They have different names, different price points, and one thing in common: they're all plastic. Here's the full brand breakdown and what it actually means for your health.
May 25, 2026 · 9 min read
longevity
What Bryan Johnson's Blueprint Protocol Actually Costs (And the 80/20 Version)
Bryan Johnson spends $2 million a year trying to reverse his biological age. The full protocol is inaccessible to almost everyone. But the underlying science identifies a handful of interventions that deliver the majority of the benefit at a fraction of the cost.
May 4, 2026 · 8 min read
supplementation
Berberine vs. Metformin: What the Research Actually Says About Both
Berberine has been called 'nature's metformin.' The comparison isn't quite accurate, but the mechanisms overlap in interesting ways. Here's what the research shows on both — and which is appropriate for what situation.
April 30, 2026 · 8 min read
cold exposure
Cold Plunge Protocol: What the Science Actually Shows (And Where It's Still Hype)
Cold water immersion has gone from fringe practice to mainstream biohack. The science is real in some areas and oversold in others. Here's an honest breakdown of what cold exposure does — and how to use it correctly.
April 30, 2026 · 6 min read
supplementation
The Evidence-Based Longevity Supplement Stack: What's Worth Taking and What to Skip
The supplement industry sells longevity. Most of it is unproven. Here's an evidence-ranked guide to what actually has research behind it — and what you're probably wasting money on.
April 30, 2026 · 7 min read
habits
The Biohacker's Guide to Daily Habits: Build the System That Optimizes Your Life
Every biohack lives or dies by your daily habits. Supplements, protocols, and tracking tools are upgrades — but you can't upgrade a foundation that doesn't exist. Here's how to build one that holds.
April 29, 2026 · 8 min read
longevity
The Complete Guide to Longevity: Science-Backed Strategies for Living Longer
Everything you need to know about longevity in one place — the habits, the science, and the daily practices that actually extend healthspan. Not supplements. Not biohacks. The fundamentals.
April 29, 2026 · 7 min read