Can Supplements Boost Longevity?

Many anti-aging influencers say yes. Here’s what doctors and scientists think. It seems like every longevity influencer has a supplement (or several) they swear by. Bryan Johnson , the founder of the “Don’t Die” movement, takes fistfuls of pills throughout the day, many of which he now sells. Gary Brecka, the host of “The Ultimate Human” podcast, promotes powders, tablets, beverages, nasal sprays, skin patches and even injectables on his website. And countless Instagram and TikTok personalities will assure you that they’ve never felt or looked better, thanks to their favorite supplements (which they’re often paid to promote). Are any of these magic beans legitimate? Half a dozen doctors and scientists interviewed for this article pointed out that there are no supplements that have been shown to extend human life span in a large clinical trial. As a result, some said th...