Most doctors still believe aging is just a slow, inevitable decline—that once it starts, there’s no turning back. But that’s simply not true. 

After spending over $2 million on my own longevity journey and testing just about every cutting-edge technology and therapy available, I reversed my biological age by 20 years. Today, I feel stronger, sharper, and more energized in my 50s than I did in my 30s. 

The key? Understanding that aging is not just about time. It’s a collection of biological processes that you can slow, stop, and even reverse—if you know how. Here are seven powerful anti-aging secrets that most doctors won’t talk about, but could change the way you age forever. 

It All Starts With Your Cells 

Aging doesn’t begin on your skin—it starts deep in your cells. When your cells are inflamed, tired, or full of waste, everything from your energy levels to your brainpower takes a hit. If you want to age well—or better yet, age in reverse—you need to support your body at the cellular level. 

Rebuild Your Mitochondria 

Mitochondria are the tiny powerhouses inside your cells. They produce the energy that keeps your brain alert, your metabolism running, and your muscles strong. When they slow down, you slow down. It’s that simple. 

To support your mitochondria, start with your diet. A cyclical ketogenic diet—where you eat high-quality fats and proteins most of the time, and cycle in clean, low-toxin carbs like white rice, fruit, or raw honey—helps create metabolic flexibility. Your cells learn to switch between fuel sources efficiently. 

Exercise also plays a major role. Just a few short bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) per week can rebuild mitochondrial density in just two weeks. You don’t need hours in the gym. Even a few 30-second sprints can create a huge impact. 

Top it off with CoQ10 and PQQ—two essential supplements that protect mitochondria from oxidative stress and improve cellular energy output. 

Trigger Autophagy—Your Body’s Natural Reset Button 

Autophagy is your body’s way of cleaning out damaged or dysfunctional cells. Think of it like a deep cleanse for your system. It’s one of the most important tools for reducing signs of aging at the cellular level. 

You can activate autophagy through intermittent fasting—simply eating within an 8-hour window, skipping breakfast or dinner a few times a week. You don’t need to fast daily to see results. 

Movement enhances this effect. Combine fasting with light activity like walking or short workouts to encourage your body to clean house even more effectively. 

Inflammation: The Silent Aging Accelerator 

Chronic, low-grade inflammation often goes unnoticed, but it’s one of the biggest drivers of aging. It weakens your immune system, breaks down your cells, and accelerates every marker of biological decline. 

An anti-inflammatory diet can change everything. Eliminate processed foods, gluten, seed oils, and sugars. Instead, focus on grass-fed meat, wild fish, healthy fats like grass-fed butter and ghee, and nutrient-rich vegetables. 

To take it a step further, try red light therapy, which reduces inflammation deep within your tissues. Start with an at-home red light panel from TrueLight or visit an Upgrade Labs location to experience the Red Charger—a full-body red and near-infrared light bed that boosts healing and cellular regeneration. 

Restore Youthful Skin, Hair & Joints with Collagen 

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, responsible for keeping your skin firm, joints strong, and hair thick. But your body naturally produces less collagen as you age. That’s where supplementation comes in. 

Add 20 grams of collagen to your morning coffee or smoothie to help restore elasticity and strength. But don’t overdo it—too much collagen can lead to high oxalate buildup, which may stress your system. 

Support collagen synthesis with vitamin C (250 mg, twice a day) and foods like broccoli, which naturally aid in collagen production. For an added boost, consider cryotherapy—exposing your body to cold helps stimulate collagen and reduce inflammation at the same time. 

Sleep: The Most Underrated Biohack 

We tend to think of sleep as rest—but it’s really when your body does most of its repair work. Poor sleep means poor recovery. And that speeds up aging. 

To sleep better, start by blocking junk light at night. Regular blue blockers only do part of the job. TrueDark glasses are engineered to filter out all four types of light that interfere with melatonin production and circadian rhythms. With these, I went from five minutes of deep sleep per night to over 90 minutes—with just 6.5 hours in bed. 

Create a better sleep environment by using blackout curtains, reducing bedroom temperature, and avoiding screens at night. Better sleep means faster recovery, better performance, and slower aging. 

Cold Exposure for Longevity and Resilience 

Brief exposure to cold is one of the most effective and accessible anti-aging hacks. Cold stimulates thermogenesis, improves metabolism, and strengthens mental resilience. 

Start small: end your shower with cold water, or dunk your face in ice water before bed. Even one to two minutes is enough to see results. 

If you want to go further, try full-body cryotherapy at Upgrade Labs. These cold chambers can deliver deeper, more powerful effects in less time. 

Advanced Tools for Hardcore Longevity Seekers 

If you’re already doing the basics and want to take your protocol to the next level, consider advanced therapies like stem cell treatments and gene therapy. 

Stem cells—either from your own body or from donors—can regenerate damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing across the body. I’ve done it, and the results are incredible. 

You can also add powerful supplements to your stack:
Glutathione, Urolithin A (check out Mitopure), NAD+ precursors, fisetin, and desiccated organ supplements like liver for deep nutritional support. 

Even gene therapy is an option. I’ve had a single injection of folistatin gene therapy, which reduced my biological age by nine years. It’s still expensive and cutting-edge—but it’s real. 

You Have More Control Than You Think 

Start with one or two of these anti-aging strategies and build from there. You don’t have to do everything at once, but the sooner you start, the better you’ll feel—and the younger you’ll stay. 

If I can reverse my age by two decades after once being a 300-pound, burned-out computer hacker, just imagine what you can do. 

Aging is optional. Choose to upgrade.