Bite Back with Abbey Sharp

The LONGEVITY Industry Is LYING to You (Are We Living Longer or Avoiding Living?)

Episode Summary

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we unpack the rise of the longevity and anti-aging obsession—from biohacking routines to supplement stacks and “biological age” tracking. I break down what the science actually says about living longer, which nutrition strategies truly matter, and where the wellness industry is overreaching. We also explore the psychological cost of trying to optimize every aspect of health, and how the pursuit of longevity can sometimes blur into a fear of aging itself.

Episode Notes

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Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• The $750B Anti-Aging Industry: Health or Fear Marketing?
• Why Aging Became a “Failure” (Especially for Women)
• The Optimization Era: Biohacking, Tracking & “Biological Age”
• The Bryan Johnson Effect: $2M a Year to Reverse Aging
• Longevity Supplements: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
• NAD, Resveratrol, Peptides: Hype vs Real Science
• Evidence-Based Supplements: Creatine, Protein, Vitamin D & More
• The Hidden Psychological Cost of Biohacking Culture
• The REAL Longevity Habits (Sleep, Movement, Nutrition, Connection)
• Are You Living Longer… or Just Afraid of Aging?

References:

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/12/longevity-maha-antiaging-health-rfk/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7998865/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33578876/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10526554/
• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8413259/#sec0022
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40720610/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35926933/
• https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/59/11/2717/16148/Physical-Activity-Sedentary-Behavior-and-Health
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK298903/

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.