The Actual Longevity Hack No One Talks About

When people talk about longevity, the same buzzwords always show up: ketones, mitochondria, glucose, peptides…

Yawn.

But there’s one “boring” metric that almost never makes the cut even though it’s arguably more powerful than all of them.

Blood pressure.

Boring boring blood pressure?! Why?!

Lowering blood pressure below 120/80 doesn’t just reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes. A landmark trial showed it can cut the risk of mild cognitive impairment; the earliest stage of dementia… by 19%. That’s causation by the way, not correlation.

And in 2025, the American Heart Association tightened the definition of “normal” blood pressure to below 120/80.

Yet if you scroll through the biohacker or longevity crowd on Instagram, blood pressure barely gets a mention.

Why?

• A blood pressure cuff costs $30 and lasts forever. No monthly subscription to sell.
  

• Results take months… not exactly TikTok material.
  

• You might need medication. And there’s no affiliate link for a prescription.
  

• Most importantly: it isn’t controversial. No fights about access, no sexy debates. Just plain, proven science.
  
  

Meanwhile, “healthy” electrolyte drinks like pack 1,000 mg of sodium per serving… almost half the recommended daily limit. Fine for athletes. Risky for the 48% of Americans with hypertension.

Small levers that work

Outside of medication and exercise, here are some under-the-radar strategies to actually shift blood pressure in the right direction:

Stretching: 30 minutes a day, 5x/week. A 2021 study found it lowered systolic BP by ~5 mm Hg by improving vascular flexibility.

Soluble Fiber: 25–30 g/day from oats, lentils, beans, or apples. A 2022 meta-analysis showed it reduced systolic BP by ~4 mm Hg with added weight control benefits.

Potassium: Aim for 4,700 mg/day (bananas, spinach, avocados). For every extra gram, systolic BP can fall by ~2.4 mm Hg. Potassium helps offset sodium’s effects.

Sure blood pressure isn’t flashy. You can’t turn it into a “before and after” photo. But it’s one of the simplest, most powerful levers for protecting your heart and brain.

A Landmark Study On Endometriosis! 

We’ve long known endometriosis isn’t just a “women’s reproductive condition.” It’s a full-body, inflammatory disease that leaves patients navigating far more than pelvic pain.

Now we finally have the data to prove it at scale.

The study at a glance

Researchers analyzed 43,512 patients with endometriosis and compared them to matched controls. The results were tht Endo patients had significantly higher odds of 661 other health conditions.

Not by chance. 

Not just from “seeing doctors more often.” But real, robust associations.

And the design of the study was pretty bulletproof:

1. Controls matched for age, race, location, and health system use.

2. Adjusted for the fact that endo patients often have more medical visits.

3. Repeated 30 times with different controls to eliminate flukes.

This makes it one of the most rigorous comorbidity analyses we’ve ever seen in endo research.

What it means

Endometriosis is not confined to the pelvis. It is a whole-body condition that increases risk across multiple systems:

181x higher odds of adenomyosis

7x higher odds of Ehlers–Danlos

Increased odds of autoimmune disease, pain syndromes, mental health conditions, and pregnancy complications.

It’s sobering. But it’s also a turning point.

Why this study matters for patients  

The researchers identified distinct “clusters” of endometriosis patients. Some dominated by autoimmune conditions, others by chronic pain syndromes, mental health comorbidities or even by pregnancy complications.

This opens the door to something powerful: endo subtypes.

Instead of lumping all patients into one diagnosis, we might one day tailor treatment strategies based on the specific constellation of conditions a patient presents with.

That could mean:

1. Faster recognition of “red flag” combinations.

2. More targeted therapies.

3. Less dismissal and diagnostic delay.

My take

For decades, patients with endo have been told their symptoms are “in their head” or “just bad periods.” Studies like this make those dismissals harder to justify.

Yes, the findings are sad. But they’re also empowering. With more awareness, doctors can recognize patterns sooner, and researchers can design treatments that match the biology of different subgroups.

And for patients it validates what so many already know: endo is real, systemic, and deserves serious investment in science and care.

For reference the study details: Khah et al. Comorbidity analysis and clustering of endometriosis patients using electronic health records. Preprint, medRxiv, 2025.

The Gut Health Project I’ve Been Working On For 2 Years

The most common question I get asked… literally hundreds of times a week… is:

“What prebiotic fibre supplement do you recommend?”

And for years, my honest answer has been: none of them.

Because I’ve tried them. More than 60, in fact. And every single one has let me down in some way.

• Gritty and slimy (yes, even old favourite psyllium husk… aka frogspawn in a glass).

• Underdosed or clinically irrelevant.

• Claims not backed by credible science.

• Poor quality control or no third-party testing.

So I stuck with psyllium for its proven benefits… but hated every mouthful. And that frustration is what pushed me over the edge.

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I don’t really do brand deals or sponsorships. I don’t casually slap my name on supplements, because I’m a natural cynic.

Science has always been my north star. If the data isn’t there, I won’t touch it.

So when I set out to build a prebiotic fibre that I wanted and needed (and seemingly so do a lot of you guys)… I went in with that same rigor, skepticism, and obsession. I wanted something I’d be proud to associate my name with. Something I could give to my family. Something I’d actually want to take myself.

And after more than two years of work, I can finally say this: I’ve built the prebiotic fiber formula I always wished existed.

Meet LOAM.

LOAM isn’t just another fibre powder. It’s the culmination of sweat, tears, and meticulous research.

Clinically-backed prebiotic fibers. Each chosen for its unique fermentation profile, tolerability, and synergy. Hundreds of research papers personally analysed to engineer something worthy for your microbiome. Together, they create a fermentation “timeline” that fuels your gut all day long, without the bloating and digestive chaos so many fibers cause.

Built with rigor. Third-party tested. Doctor-formulated (i.e me and a trusted friend who is an expert microbiome scientist) and dosed at levels shown to matter in clinical studies.

…and it doesn’t feel like molten dinosaur snot or gritty, chalky… it’s pretty unreal in how it looks and dissolves (will explain this more soon!)

For the past 60+ days, I’ve been taking it daily. I’ve given it to my family. And the difference has been real. (More on that soon.)

I don’t do things by half measure. I go all in… elbows deep, neck deep… and I’ve poured everything into making this the best prebiotic fibre product in the world.

And now, it’s almost here. 

Join the waitlist to be first in line, get early access, and unlock exclusive launch offers.

I’ve always maintained that your gut isn’t just merely about digestion. It’s the soil of your health. And it’s time we gave it the nourishment it deserves.

Here’s to you (and your microbes)!

P.S if the above level of scientific validation and research wasn’t enough, I am in the midst of also doing pre-clinical and clinical trials on my formula because that’s how great I think it is!

P.P.S reply to this email once you’ve signed up on www.loamscience.com and tell me one thing you’re excited to learn about it!

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