Peter Attia

Mark Hyman

Attia vs Hyman

Compared across 44 topics. Where they agree, where they don't, and what the consensus says.

Agree

Disagree

Total

Where They Disagree

Creatine

4.6/5

Strongly Recommends

Recommends as Essential Supplement

Consensus favors Attia

VO2 Max

4.6/5

Centenarian Decathlon Pillar

Calls It a Vital Sign

Consensus favors Attia

Glycine

4.4/5

Personally Supplements Nightly

Recommends for Sleep & Detox Support

Consensus favors Attia

Zone 2 Exercise

4.4/5

Core Longevity Pillar — The Authority

Recommends for Mitochondrial Health

Consensus favors Attia

ApoB

4.3/5

Champions ApoB as the Superior Marker

Recommends Advanced Lipid Testing

Consensus favors Attia

Probiotics & Gut Health

4.2/5

Recommends Targeted Strains

Strongly Recommends as Foundational

Consensus favors Hyman

Vitamin D

4.1/5

Cautious — Lifestyle Over Supplement

Strongly Recommends as Essential

Consensus favors Hyman

Magnesium

4.1/5

Recommends for Bone Health

Strongly Recommends as Foundational

Consensus favors Hyman

Fasting

4.1/5

Nuanced — Moved Away from Prolonged Fasts

Recommends as Hormetic Stress

Consensus favors Hyman

Collagen

3.9/5

Skeptical — Low-Quality Protein

Favors Bone Broth as Food Source

Consensus favors Hyman

Astaxanthin

3.9/5

Cites ITP Lifespan Data — Wants More Research

Dedicated Coverage — Longevity Pathways & Brain Health

Consensus favors Hyman

Garlic

3.8/5

References Allicin for TMAO Only

Core Detox & Immune Food

Consensus favors Hyman

Zinc

3.7/5

Essential Micronutrient for Testosterone & Immune Health

Foundational Mineral — Addresses Widespread Deficiency

Consensus favors Hyman

Iron

3.6/5

Recommends Testing & Targeted Supplementation

Strongly Recommends Testing & Supplementation

Consensus favors Hyman

Electrolytes

3.6/5

Context-Dependent — Cautious on Sodium

Recommends Electrolyte Balance

Consensus favors Hyman

Vitamin B12

3.6/5

Includes in Personal Protocol

Strongly Recommends as Essential

Consensus favors Hyman

NMN

3.6/5

Mixed / Cautious

Recommends

Consensus favors Hyman

APOE4

4.3/5

Risk Factor, Not a Diagnosis

Not a Death Sentence

HRT & Menopause

4.3/5

Champions HRT; Calls the WHI Fear 'Overblown'

Supports HRT — Lifestyle-First & Bioidentical

Olive Oil

4.2/5

Mentioned as Healthy Fat Alternative

Core Pillar of His Dietary Framework

Taurine

3.5/5

Recommends

Mixed / Cautious

Folate

3.4/5

Includes in Personal Protocol

Strongly Recommends Methylfolate

Selenium

3.3/5

No Direct Coverage

Strongly Recommends

Caffeine

3.3/5

Recommends With Strict Timing

Cautious — Recommends Elimination for Some

Vitamin C

3.1/5

Skeptical of Mega-Dosing

Recommends Broadly for Immune & Stress Support

CoQ10

3.1/5

Not Specifically Addressed

Strongly Recommends

Melatonin

2.9/5

Last Resort After Sleep Hygiene

Recommends for Circadian Reset and Sleep

GLP-1 Agonists

2.6/5

Strongly Favorable with Caveats

Strongly Opposes Widespread Use

NMN & NAD+

2.3/5

Categorizes as 'Noise'

Advocates for NAD Precursors

Consensus favors Attia

Resveratrol

2.3/5

Does Not Recommend

Recommends

Consensus favors Attia

Rapamycin

1.8/5

Cautiously Prescribes to Patients

Mentions Favorably, No Protocol

Consensus favors Hyman

Where They Agree

Sleep Optimization Strongly Recommends — Foundation of Medicine 3.0

5.0/5

Omega-3 Strongly Recommends — Targets Omega-3 Index

4.8/5

Sarcopenia & Muscle Loss Muscle-Centric Longevity

4.8/5

Mitochondrial Health Zone-2 Is the Primary Mitochondrial Lever

5.0/5

Sauna Recommends for Sleep & Cardiovascular Health

4.4/5

Ashwagandha Takes Personally for Sleep

4.3/5

Cold Exposure Recommends for Mood, Cautious on Longevity

4.1/5

Protein 1.2-2g/kg + Resistance Training

3.7/5

MCT Recommends

4.0/5

DHEA Recommends

4.0/5

Berberine Uses Clinically for LDL

3.1/5

Peptides Evidence-First Skeptic

2.5/5

Metformin Shifted from Cautious to Skeptical

2.3/5

Why They Disagree

Creatine — why they see it differently

Attia

Their specific reasoning on dosage, form, and protocol for this supplement based on their research...

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