https://andards.com/tags/personal-protocol-experiments/ Recent content in personal-protocol-experiments on AndArds Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-5-day-experience-with-valter-longos-prolon-fasting-mimicking-diet/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-5-day-experience-with-valter-longos-prolon-fasting-mimicking-diet/ The ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a pre-packaged, plant-based meal program designed to provide the body with specific nutrients while keeping it in a fasting state. Developed by Dr. Valter Longo, a gerontologist and director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California, the program aims to trigger cellular rejuvenation processes, such as autophagy, without requiring complete abstinence from food. https://andards.com/posts/the-n-of-1-longevity-lab-my-personal-experiments-with-top-protocols/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:09:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/the-n-of-1-longevity-lab-my-personal-experiments-with-top-protocols/ Many of us are curious about extending our healthy lifespan. While large-scale scientific studies provide broad insights, they don’t always translate directly to individual experience. This is where “N of 1” personal longevity experiments come in. An N of 1 trial is essentially a self-experiment, where an individual meticulously tracks interventions and outcomes on themselves. https://andards.com/posts/testing-andrew-hubermans-morning-sunlight-protocol-for-90-days/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/testing-andrew-hubermans-morning-sunlight-protocol-for-90-days/ Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, frequently discusses the importance of morning light exposure for optimizing health. His protocol generally involves viewing natural light within the first hour of waking, without sunglasses, for a specific duration. https://andards.com/posts/the-longevity-supplements-i-actually-kept-taking-and-which-i-dropped/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/the-longevity-supplements-i-actually-kept-taking-and-which-i-dropped/ The pursuit of a longer, healthier life has led many, myself included, to explore the world of longevity supplements. It’s a field brimming with scientific promise and marketing hype, making it challenging to discern what genuinely supports long-term well-being from what amounts to expensive placebos. https://andards.com/posts/i-tried-bryan-johnsons-blueprint-protocol-for-30-days-heres-what-happened/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:16:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/i-tried-bryan-johnsons-blueprint-protocol-for-30-days-heres-what-happened/ Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint protocol has captured significant attention, promising a path to “reversing” biological aging through a highly structured regimen of diet, supplements, and lifestyle choices. As someone curious about the practical application and real-world impact of such an extreme longevity routine, I embarked on a 30-day trial of Blueprint. https://andards.com/posts/implementing-peter-attias-zone-2-cardio-protocol-a-beginners-experience/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:57:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/implementing-peter-attias-zone-2-cardio-protocol-a-beginners-experience/ Embarking on a new fitness protocol can feel daunting, especially when it involves concepts like “Zone 2 cardio” popularized by figures like Dr. Peter Attia. For beginners, the idea of intentionally training at a specific heart rate zone for extended periods might seem overly technical. https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-rhonda-patricks-sauna-and-cold-plunge-routine/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:58:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/my-experience-with-rhonda-patricks-sauna-and-cold-plunge-routine/ The combination of sauna and cold plunging, often referred to as contrast therapy, has gained significant attention in recent years, largely due to the advocacy of researchers like Dr. Rhonda Patrick. Her work through FoundMyFitness has highlighted the potential benefits of these practices for longevity, recovery, and overall health. https://andards.com/posts/tracking-my-hrv-how-stress-actually-affects-my-nervous-system/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:53:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/tracking-my-hrv-how-stress-actually-affects-my-nervous-system/ Understanding how our body responds to stress is a critical component of maintaining health and pursuing longevity. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) offers a window into this response, specifically reflecting the balance and resilience of our autonomic nervous system (ANS). https://andards.com/posts/wearing-a-cgm-for-longevity-what-i-learned-about-my-metabolic-flexibility/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:27:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/wearing-a-cgm-for-longevity-what-i-learned-about-my-metabolic-flexibility/ Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) offers a direct window into how your body processes food and manages blood sugar. For individuals focused on longevity, understanding this metabolic response goes beyond diabetes management; it’s about optimizing healthspan and potentially mitigating age-related conditions. https://andards.com/posts/i-took-the-dunedinpace-biological-age-test-here-are-my-results/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:52:00 +0000 https://andards.com/posts/i-took-the-dunedinpace-biological-age-test-here-are-my-results/ The concept of biological age, distinct from chronological age, has gained traction as a more nuanced indicator of health and longevity. While chronological age simply counts years lived, biological age aims to reflect the actual physiological state of an individual’s body.