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#411 ‒ AMA #90: Strong convictions, loosely held: how Peter’s views on fasting, keto, metformin, rapamycin, whole-body MRI, and exercise have changed

Source: Peter Attia Blog • Published: 12 Oct 2026, 04:15

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Peter Attia Blog.

A long-form AMA reflects on changing positions across nutrition, pharmacologics, cancer screening, imaging, and exercise based on new evidence and clinical experience.

#411 ‒ AMA #90: Strong convictions, loosely held: how Peter’s views on fasting, keto, metformin, rapamycin, whole-body MRI, and exercise have changed
Key Takeaways
  • Peter Attia says he stopped taking metformin for longevity based on evolving evidence and personal judgment.
  • He expresses increasing uncertainty about rapamycin for humans despite compelling animal data and unresolved dosing questions.
  • He revises exercise recommendations, moving away from heavy barbell squats and adjusting the 80/20 Zone 2 framework for limited training time.
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