Happy Thursday, Zapien 👋

Welcome to the latest edition of the New Zapiens newsletter!

This issue dives into the future of personalized longevity with YEARS, a game-changer in preventive medicine. Learn how precision health can detect potential issues before they arise.

We also highlight insightful debates from our WhatsApp group, covering product testing, fitness tips, and infrared therapy. Plus, don’t miss this week’s Health Stack, featuring Floris Roltsch and his personal health strategies and workout routines.

Whether you’re here for science or community, there’s something for you. Enjoy the read!

Forever,
Karol, Martin, Simon & Andy

This Week’s Highlights

➤ YEARS and the Future of Preventive Medicine:

Why do some people stay energetic and healthy as they age? YEARS redefines medicine with a proactive, personalized approach.

➤ WhatsApp Community Highlights:

Highlights from recent discussions on product testing, fitness tips, and infrared therapy within the community.

➤ Community Health Stack:

Floris Roltsch, data scientist and co-founder of LONGEVITAL, shares his health and lifestyle strategies, including workout routines and health stack reviews.

➤ This Week’s Top 10 Trending Brands:
The 10 most reviewed and trusted brands by the New Zapiens community.

Personalized longevity: How YEARS is shaping the future of preventive medicine

Have you ever wondered why some people remain energetic and healthy well into their later years, while others face health complications much earlier? Modern longevity research is tackling that question, and YEARS adds a unique dimension by combining advanced diagnostics, risk analysis, and evidence-based interventions. Their mission? To redefine medicine by shifting from a reactive model—where interventions start only after symptoms arise—to a preventive and personalized approach that aims to detect and address potential issues long before they escalate.

Precision medicine meets longevity: A timely shift

As demographic pressures grow, many health systems are overwhelmed—often targeting diseases like cardiovascular conditions or type 2 diabetes only after clinical symptoms appear. By then, a lot of damage has already been done. YEARS believes that catching issues at the earliest possible stage can help individuals avoid or significantly delay chronic conditions. This mindset aligns with precision medicine, which tailors healthcare to each person’s unique genetic and lifestyle factors rather than sticking to universal protocols.

The evidence-based core

YEARS emphasizes evidence-based preventive medicine, meaning every recommendation is grounded in the latest research from molecular biology, systems medicine, and data science. While lifestyle trends and quick fixes often grab headlines, YEARS aims to take a more robust approach—blending modern diagnostics (like imaging, neurocognitive testing, and psychosocial evaluations) with in-depth molecular and epigenetic analyses. The result? A comprehensive picture of your health trajectory, allowing for interventions that are scientifically validated rather than purely fashionable.

WhatsApp Community Highlights

Product Testing and Health Concerns

Discussion on Ökotest and Warentest revealed skepticism about product comparisons, especially regarding vitamin D3 levels in supplements.

Members questioned the reliability of product ratings and shared personal experiences with products like taxofit.

Concerns were raised about chemical compounds in personal products, with members discussing alternatives like menstrual cups and organic tampons.

A member noted that while many alternatives exist, over 50% were unsuitable for younger users, who view some products as uncool.

Fitness and Lifestyle Tips

Members shared fitness experiences, highlighting workouts in natural settings like gardens and Olympiapark's hills in Munich.

A member shared a personal success story of losing 20kg by changing dietary habits and feeling more comfortable with physical activities.

Tips for using local hills for fitness, such as hill sprints for endurance and the scenic rewards of Föhn views, were discussed.

The community exchanged motivational stories and tips, encouraging each other to maintain healthy lifestyles.

Infrared Therapy Discussion

Oushesh inquired about the safety of using infrared or infrared blankets, concerned about potential cellular damage.

The exchange turned humorous when Josch joked about cooking cells, lightening the topic while raising a safety concern.

Heiko Bartlog shared personal experience with a simple RLT/NIR panel, offering to provide insights on its usage.

The conversation shifted to nutrition group suggestions, with a humorous reminder about prion risks in unconventional recipes.

Community Health Stack

Floris Roltsch

Data Scientist, Co-founder LONGEVITAL. I want to maintain optimal health and performance until 60 years old and stay free from chronic disease until 90 or longer.

Built LONGEVITAL to help me and others get there by combining biomarkers & BioAge with daily feedback through effortless lifestyle tracking.

Floris Health Routine

Baselining:
• Measuring 60-70 blood biomarkers every 6 months
• Measuring 20-30 physiological markers every 3 months

Activity:
• 3-4x strength training (current focus as my FFMI and strength could be improved)
• 1-2x Zone 2 run 40-60min
• 1x High intensity run (e.g. Norwegian protocol or 200m sprints)
• 1x HIIT
• 5-10 min stretching every evening

Community Leaderboard:
• Level 1
• 800 Points
• 10 Reviews

Diet:
• getting the daily dozen every day
• fatty fish 2x/week to increase my omega3-index
• minimizing processed foods, especially refined sugar
• high quality meats, eggs and dairy products in moderation

Recovery:
• maintaining stable bedtimes, within a 30-min window
• following 10-3-2-1 rule for good sleep
• cold room

Supplements:
• only in case of sustained functional deficiencies that I can’t otherwise fix (like the “steak or lobster” analogy of Dr. Attia here), currently:
• Vitamin D
• Methyl B12 + folate

Floris Trusted Brands

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