Longevity

Conditions in this group

Best-supported options

Ranked by the strength of human research, strongest first. A grade describes the evidence, not how well something will work for you.

• ExerciseA·Strong evidenceUsed to improve heart health, mental health, weight management, blood sugar control, strength, and longevity.
• CurcuminA·Strong evidenceBest known for calming inflammation, easing joint pain, supporting brain health, and helping the body manage oxidative stress.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
• Vitamin DA·Strong evidenceSupports bone strength, immune defense, mood, muscle function, and may reduce the risk of several chronic diseases.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
• Boswellia SerrataA·Strong evidenceBest known for easing joint pain and stiffness, especially in osteoarthritis and inflammatory conditions of the gut and airways.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
• MagnesiumA·Strong evidenceMost people turn to magnesium for better sleep, less anxiety, fewer muscle cramps, and relief from migraines or PMS.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
• BerberineA·Strong evidenceBest known for lowering blood sugar, improving insulin sensitivity, and supporting healthy cholesterol and weight.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
• Capsaicin (topical)A·Strong evidenceRelieves chronic nerve pain, joint pain from arthritis, and muscle soreness when applied directly to the skin.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use
• Alpha Lipoic AcidA·Strong evidenceBest known for easing diabetic nerve pain, improving insulin sensitivity, and providing broad antioxidant protection throughout the body.Safety: caution — read the full safety section before use

Traditional use in this group

Used in a healing tradition for this group of conditions. These carry no evidence grade — they have not been shown to work in human trials, and are listed because people look for them, not as a recommendation.

• Acupuncture
• Compression Therapy
• Turmeric
• Green tea extract (Camellia sinensis)
• Butterbur Root
• Chia Seeds

Pressure points used for these conditions

Acupressure points traditionally used for the conditions in this group. Each point page sets out what the evidence for it does and does not show.

• LI4 (Hegu) - Large Intestine 4Located on the back of the hand between the thumb and index finger, this point is part of the Large Intestine meridian, which is associated with releasing tension and balancing bodily functions.
• PC6 (Neiguan) - Pericardium 6Located on the inner forearm, about three finger-widths above the wrist crease, between the tendons, PC6 is widely known for its ability to alleviate nausea, calm the mind, and reduce stress.
• HT7 (Shenmen) - Heart 7It is located on the wrist crease, on the pinky side of the inner forearm.
• GB34 (Yanglingquan) - Gallbladder 34It is located on the outer side of the lower leg, just below the knee.
• ST36 (Zusanli)Located just below the knee, ST36 is frequently used to support digestive health, boost energy, and strengthen immunity.
• BL23 (Shenshu) - Bladder 23 BL23, also known as "Shenshu" or the “Kidney Shu,” is a critical acupuncture and acupressure point located on the Bladder meridian.

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