Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)
Claude Sonnet 4's response to the Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker) challenge...
?Prompt
Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive performance. Incorporate advanced strategies like specific supplement stacks (with dosages and cycling), detailed dietary protocols (e.g., ketogenic variations, fasting regimens), advanced wearable tracking, personalized exercise routines (including strength, HIIT, and recovery), stress resilience techniques (e.g., HRV training, neurofeedback concepts), among other things. The plan should be highly detailed and actionable.
Response
The Comprehensive 3-Month Longevity Optimization Protocol
Overview & Foundation
This protocol integrates cutting-edge biohacking strategies with evidence-based longevity research. Each com ponent is designed to work synergistically for maximum healthspan and performance optimization.
Core Pillars:
- Metabolic optimization through targeted nutrition
- Hormetic stress application
- Recovery and regeneration maximization
- Cognitive enhancement
- Biomarker tracking and adjustment
Phase 1: Foundation Building (Weeks 1-4)
Dietary Protocol
Week 1-2: Metabolic Flexibility Training
- Daily Structure:
- 16:8 Intermittent Fasting (eating window: 12pm-8pm)
- Break fast with MCT oil (15ml) + electrolytes
- Meal 1 (12pm): High protein, moderate fat, low carb
- Meal 2 (6pm): Complete amino acid profile, healthy fats
Week 3-4: Modified Ketogenic Approach
- Macronutrient Ratios:
- 70% fat, 25% protein, 5% carbs
- Total calories: BMR × 1.2-1.4 (depending on activity)
- Carb Cycling: 20g net carbs 5 days, 50-100g on training days
- Key Foods:
- Grass-fed beef, wild salmon, pasture-raised eggs
- Avocados, MCT oil, extra virgin olive oil
- Leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables
- Macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts (2-3 daily for selenium)
Supplement Stack - Phase 1
Morning Stack (7am):
- NAD+ Precursor (Nicotinamide Riboside): 300mg
- Resveratrol: 500mg (with fat for absorption)
- Curcumin (with piperine): 1000mg
- Vitamin D3: 4000 IU + K2 (MK-7): 200mcg
- Magnesium Glycinate: 400mg
- Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): 2g
Pre-Workout (30min before exercise):
- Creatine Monohydrate: 5g
- Beta-Alanine: 3g
- L-Citrulline: 6g
- Rhodiola Rosea: 300mg
Evening Stack (8pm):
- Magnesium Threonate: 2g
- Melatonin: 0.5mg (micro-dose)
- Glycine: 3g
- Ashwagandha (KSM-66): 600mg
Weekly Additions:
- Spermidine: 1mg (3x/week)
- Rapamycin: 5mg (once weekly - consult physician)
Exercise Protocol - Phase 1
Monday - Strength Training (Lower Body Focus):
- Warm-up: 10min dynamic movement
- Squats: 4×6-8 (70-80% 1RM)
- Romanian Deadlifts: 3×8-10
- Bulgarian Split Squats: 3×10 each leg
- Calf Raises: 3×15
- Core Circuit: 10min
- Cool-down: 10min stretching
Tuesday - HIIT Cardio:
- 5min warm-up
- 8×30sec all-out / 90sec recovery
- 5min cool-down
- Total: 25min
Wednesday - Active Recovery:
- 30min zone 2 cardio (nasal breathing only)
- Yoga or mobility work: 20min
- Sauna: 15-20min at 80-90°C
Thursday - Strength Training (Upper Body):
- Pull-ups/Chin-ups: 4×6-8
- Overhead Press: 4×6-8
- Rows: 3×8-10
- Dips: 3×10-12
- Bicep/Tricep superset: 3×12
Friday - Zone 2 Cardio:
- 45-60min at 60-70% max HR
- Monitor via HRV device
Saturday - Functional Movement:
- Compound movements
- Farmer's walks, Turkish get-ups
- Balance and coordination drills
- 45min total
Sunday - Complete Rest or Gentle Movement
Stress Resilience & Recovery - Phase 1
Daily HRV Training:
- Morning HRV measurement (HeartMath Pro, WHOOP, or Oura)
- 10min coherent breathing (5sec in, 5sec out)
- Adjust training intensity based on HRV trends
Weekly Protocols:
- Sauna: 3×/week, 15-20min at 80-90°C
- Cold exposure: 3×/week, 2-3min cold shower (15°C or below)
- Meditation: Daily 10-20min (Headspace or Waking Up app)
Sleep Optimization:
- Consistent sleep/wake times (±30min)
- Blue light blocking glasses after sunset
- Room temperature: 18-19°C
- Complete darkness (blackout curtains, eye mask)
- Sleep tracking via Oura Ring or WHOOP
Tracking & Biomarkers - Phase 1
Daily Tracking:
- HRV (morning)
- Sleep quality and duration
- Ketone levels (blood or breath)
- Glucose (fasting and post-meal)
- Energy levels (1-10 scale)
- Cognitive performance (simple tests)
Week 4 Lab Panel:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Lipid panel (including particle size)
- HbA1c and fasting insulin
- Inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6)
- Hormone panel (testosterone, cortisol, thyroid)
- Vitamin D, B12, folate
- Omega-3 index
Phase 2: Optimization (Weeks 5-8)
Advanced Dietary Protocol
Cyclic Ketogenic Diet with Targeted Carb Timing:
- 5 days ketogenic: <20g net carbs
- 1 day moderate carb: 100-150g (training day)
- 1 day higher carb: 200-250g (refeed)
Intermittent Fasting Progression:
- Week 5-6: 18:6 protocol
- Week 7-8: Two 24-hour fasts per week
Meal Timing Optimization:
- Post-workout: Protein + targeted carbs (if carb day)
- Pre-sleep: Casein protein or bone broth
- Electrolyte timing around workouts
Supplement Stack - Phase 2 (Cycling Protocol)
Week 1 & 3 of Phase 2:
- Continue Phase 1 stack
- Add: Berberine 500mg (with meals on carb days)
- Add: Alpha-GPC 600mg (pre-workout)
Week 2 & 4 of Phase 2:
- Reduce NAD+ precursor to 150mg
- Add: PQQ 20mg
- Add: Urolithin A 500mg
- Cycle off Rhodiola (week 2 only)
New Additions:
- Fisetin: 100mg (2 consecutive days per month)
- Quercetin: 500mg (with zinc 15mg)
- NMN: 250mg (alternate weeks with NR)
Exercise Protocol - Phase 2
Periodization Approach:
- Week 5-6: Strength focus (3-6 rep range)
- Week 7-8: Power and explosiveness
New Additions:
- VO2 Max Training: Weekly 4×4min intervals at 90-95% max HR
- Strength Standards Target:
- Deadlift: 2× body weight
- Squat: 1.5× body weight
- Bench/Push-up equivalent: 1.2× body weight
Weekly Split:
- Monday: Lower Power
- Tuesday: HIIT/VO2 Max
- Wednesday: Upper Strength
- Thursday: Zone 2 + Mobility
- Friday: Full Body Functional
- Saturday: Long Zone 2 (60-90min)
- Sunday: Active recovery
Advanced Stress Resilience
Wim Hof Breathing Protocol:
- 3 rounds daily
- 30-40 deep breaths per round
- Retention holds progressing from 1-3 minutes
- Combine with cold exposure
HRV Training Progression:
- Coherent breathing: 15min daily
- HRV biofeedback training
- Stress inoculation through controlled stressors
Neurofeedback Integration:
- Alpha wave training (8-12 Hz)
- SMR training (12-15 Hz) for focus
- 20min sessions 3×/week
Advanced Tracking
Continuous Glucose Monitor:
- FreeStyle Libre or Dexcom
- Track glucose variability
- Optimize meal timing and composition
Advanced Sleep Tracking:
- Deep sleep percentage target: >20%
- REM sleep target: >20%
- Sleep efficiency: >85%
Cognitive Testing:
- Weekly: Dual N-Back training
- Reaction time tests
- Memory assessments
Phase 3: Peak Performance (Weeks 9-12)
Precision Nutrition Protocol
Chronobiology-Optimized Eating:
- Largest meal: 12-2pm (circadian peak)
- Minimal evening calories
- Protein timing: 1.6-2.2g/kg body weight
- Strategic carb timing around workouts only
Advanced Fasting Protocols:
- Week 9: Two 36-hour fasts
- Week 10: One 48-hour fast (with medical supervision)
- Week 11-12: 20:4 daily with 2×24-hour weekly
Micronutrient Precision:
- Personalized based on genetic testing (MTHFR, APOE)
- Targeted deficiency correction from lab results
- Anti-inflammatory food focus
Peak Performance Supplement Stack
Nootropic Stack (Training Days):
- Modafinil: 100mg (if legally prescribed)
- Lion's Mane: 1000mg
- Bacopa Monnieri: 600mg
- Phosphatidylserine: 300mg
- Alpha-GPC: 600mg
Longevity Stack (Daily):
- Rapamycin: 5mg weekly (physician supervised)
- Metformin: 500mg (if insulin resistant)
- Spermidine: 1mg daily
- Urolithin A: 500mg
- NAD+ precursor: 500mg
Performance Stack:
- Creatine: 5g daily
- Beta-Alanine: 3g daily
- HMB: 3g daily
- Citrulline Malate: 8g pre-workout
Elite Exercise Protocol
Strength-Power Fusion:
- Complex training (heavy lift + explosive movement)
- Cluster sets for power development
- Accommodating resistance (bands/chains)
Metabolic Conditioning:
- Lactate threshold training
- VO2 max intervals
- Aerobic power development
Recovery Modalities:
- Contrast therapy (hot/cold)
- Compression therapy
- Red light therapy (660-850nm): 20min daily
- Percussive therapy (Theragun)
Advanced Biohacking Technologies
Photobiomodulation:
- Red light panel: 660nm + 850nm
- 20min daily exposure
- Target: mitochondrial optimization
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF):
- 8Hz frequency for recovery
- 30min sessions post-workout
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy:
- 1.3-1.5 ATA pressure
- 60-90min sessions
- 2-3×/week for recovery enhancement
Stress Mastery & Cognitive Enhancement
Advanced HRV Protocols:
- Real-time HRV feedback during stress
- Progressive stress inoculation
- Target: HRV >50ms (RMSSD)
Meditation Progression:
- 30min daily practice
- Vipassana or concentration techniques
- Neurofeedback-assisted meditation
Cognitive Training:
- Working memory training
- Processing speed enhancement
- Executive function optimization
Comprehensive Testing & Optimization
Week 12 Advanced Panel:
- Comprehensive hormonal assessment
- Advanced lipid analysis (NMR)
- Inflammatory markers
- Oxidative stress markers
- Telomere length testing
- Biological age assessment
Performance Testing:
- VO2 max testing
- Body composition (DEXA scan)
- Cognitive assessment battery
- Strength and power testing
- Flexibility and mobility assessment
Daily Schedule Template (Phase 3)
6:00 AM: Wake, HRV measurement, morning supplements 6:15 AM: Meditation + breathing exercises 6:45 AM: Red light therapy 7:15 AM: Exercise (fasted) 8:30 AM: Post-workout nutrition 12:00 PM: Main meal (largest) 2:00 PM: Cognitive training/work 6:00 PM: Light meal (if eating day) 7:00 PM: Evening walk + family time 8:00 PM: Sauna or cold exposure 9:00 PM: Blue light blocking, evening supplements 10:00 PM: Sleep preparation 10:30 PM: Sleep
Safety Considerations & Monitoring
Red Flags to Monitor:
- Persistent HRV decline
- Sleep quality deterioration
- Extreme fatigue or mood changes
- Digestive issues
- Injury or overtraining symptoms
Medical Supervision Required:
- Rapamycin protocols
- Extended fasting (>24 hours)
- Any prescription nootropics
- Hormone optimization
Adjustment Protocols:
- Weekly plan modifications based on biomarkers
- Deload weeks if overreaching detected
- Supplement cycling to prevent tolerance
Expected Outcomes (3-Month Targets)
Biomarkers:
- Fasting glucose: <90 mg/dL
- HbA1c: <5.4%
- Triglycerides: <100 mg/dL
- HDL: >60 mg/dL
- CRP: <1.0 mg/L
- Resting HR: Decrease 5-10 bpm
Performance:
- VO2 max: Increase 10-15%
- Strength gains: 15-25%
- Body fat: Decrease 3-5%
- Cognitive scores: Improve 10-20%
- HRV: Increase 20-30%
Subjective:
- Energy levels: Sustained throughout day
- Sleep quality: >85% efficiency
- Stress resilience: Improved recovery
- Mental clarity: Enhanced focus and memory
This protocol should be implemented under professional guidance and adjusted based on individual responses a nd biomarker feedback.
About Claude Sonnet 4
Capabilities
Categories
Specifications
- Provider
- Anthropic
- Released
- 2025-05-22
- Size
- LARGE
- Parameters
- Not disclosed
- Context
- 200,000 tokens