The Longevity Store
My website has a store page, and I want you to start buying things from it. Not for my benefit, for yours. Here are some highlights, but there is much more.
For bone building
Most of what you want can be found in AlgaeCal Plus. I have no relationship with them, but this is what I take, in addition to an extra magnesium glycenate every night (see below). To get the best price on Algaecal, go to Fullscript.com, sign up for an account, and buy from them on a subscription plan. Cheaper than Amazon.
Magnesium
I think it makes sense to take magnesium. I think if you just want magnesium without the side effects like diarrhea, calcium glycenate is probably best. However, if you’re taking AlgaeCal Plus, you’re already getting some magnesium. In that case, you could add one of these
magnesium glycenate caps each night at bedtime. To save money, get magnesium bisglycenate instead — it’s every bit as good and costs less. You can also find deals on magnesium at **FullScript.**
Protein-rich foods
Post Premier Protein Mixed Berry Almond Cereal
Silk high-protein almond milk (Amazon doesn’t carry this, but it’s in most grocery stores)
Muscle milk - dairy. Wow, this stuff is fantastic. I’ve been vegan for 45 years, but I don’t mind drinking this after hard workouts, since whey protein is far more efficient for building muscle. It tastes great.
Muscle Milk - vegan. Also excellent, but vegan protein is always lower quality for building muscle.
Dumbbells
Dumbbells are about the best investment you can make in your future quality of life. A set of dumbbells and a bench and you’re most of the way to the home gym you need. The best dumbbells by far are a rack of individual dumbbells — if you have the money and space. Make sure to get small dumbbells in small increments like 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15 pounds, etc. Most have coarse adjustments, like 15, 25, 35 — these are no good. I have seen a lot of dumbbells. I only recommend these.
The best rack by far is the Hampton Durabell 5-25 pound rack in 2.5-pound increments: $1300. Get this set if you can afford it and have space. You’ll still need heavier weights for carrying, but this versatile set is a good investment for the long term. Combine with the Bowflex 552 for a perfect, compact solution.
Adjustable dumbbells
Most adjustable dumbbells are useless for our purposes. The only one I recommend is the **Bowflex 552** for ****$429 - this is the set I have. Sounds expensive, but it’s an entire rack of dumbbells in one small package. Maximum 52 pounds per hand. I love them. This is the most versatile and easy-to-use product on the market. Highly recommended.
Step-up blocks
I highly recommend getting one or two of these, so you can work on step-ups and downs: Everymile adjustable-height workout step: $50
These are some of the must-have items I think everyone embarking on his or her longevity journey should load up with. These are cheap but important investments in your future quality of life. There is much more at my store.