Every morning, my ritual doesn’t start with coffee. It starts with a commitment.
A commitment to not just surviving the day, but optimizing my biology for the decades ahead.
I call it the imndy Morning Protocol. It’s a simple, deliberate sequence of supplements designed to support the three pillars of longevity: Cellular Energy, DNA Repair, and Inflammation Control.
If you want to stay not dead yet, you can’t just rely on luck. You have to give your body the raw materials it needs to maintain itself. Here is exactly what I take, and the science of why I take it.
1. NMN: The Fuel for the Engine
The first thing I reach for is NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide).
As we age, a critical molecule in our bodies called NAD+ begins to plummet. Think of NAD+ as the “battery acid” for your cells. It’s what allows your mitochondria—the powerhouses of your cells—to create energy.
When your NAD+ levels drop, you feel that brain fog, that sluggishness, and that lack of physical drive. By taking NMN, I am essentially “topping up” my cellular fuel tank, helping my body repair DNA and maintain high energy levels even as the years pass.
2. Resveratrol: The Spark for the Sirtuins
If NMN is the fuel, Resveratrol is the spark that tells your body how to use it.
There is a group of proteins in our bodies called Sirtuins, often referred to as “longevity genes.” Their job is to protect our cells and regulate aging. However, these sirtuins are somewhat “sleepy” in our later years.
Resveratrol acts as a powerful activator for these sirtuins. By taking it alongside NMN, I am attempting to create a synergistic effect—the NMN provides the fuel, and the Resveratrol activates the cellular machinery to use that fuel efficiently. It’s about working with my biology, not just against it.
3. Omega-3s: The Shield Against Inflammation
Finally, I take a high-dose Omega-3 (EPA/DHA).
Aging is, at its core, a battle against systemic inflammation. Chronic inflammation is the “rust” that slows down our biological systems and damages our cardiovascular and neurological health.
Omega-3 fatty acids act as a biological “shield.” They support brain health, promote heart health, and, most importantly, help keep inflammation in check. It’s the foundational maintenance that ensures my “engine” doesn’t overheat from the inside out.
Supports I use in the Morning Protocol
Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3
Wild Alaska pollock · IFOS 5-Star claimed on brand · triglyceride “triple strength” EPA/DHA. Take with food. Brand site also available.
ProHealth NMN Pro 1000
Transparent Uthever NMN brand with published testing — the cellular-energy top-up in my morning stack. Not a magic pill; pairs with training and sleep.
ProHealth Trans-Resveratrol 1000
Trans-resveratrol capsules from a brand that publishes testing — the “spark” I take alongside NMN. Consistency over exotic stacks.
The imndy Philosophy: Maintenance is a Practice
I don’t view these supplements as a “magic pill.” There is no pill that can replace the work of movement and nutrition.
This protocol is designed to support the heavy lifting I do in the gym and the mobility work I do on my yoga mat. You can’t just supplement your way to health; you have to practice health.
If you want to see how I pair this nutritional foundation with my physical training, read The Longevity Double-Threat: Yoga and Weight Training (Physical Protocol).
Stay fueled. Stay protected. Stay not dead yet.