Peter Attia
MD · Stanford · NIH Surgical Oncology Fellow · Author of Outlive
Why they matter
One of the most cited clinician-communicators on longevity medicine. His clinical framework centres metabolic health, sleep, and Zone 2 training — grounded in primary literature, not trend-following. Operates an evidence-based private practice and publishes his reasoning publicly.
Credentials & education
Doctorate
MD — Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship
NIH Surgical Oncology Fellow — National Cancer Institute
Residency
General Surgery Residency — Johns Hopkins
Certification
Board Certified — American Board of Surgery
Recognition
Reach & platform
900K
Podcast listeners
1.4M
850K
YouTube
350K
X / Twitter
2000000+
Books sold
Notable work
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
Penguin Press · 2023 · 800+ citations
The Peter Attia Drive
330+ episodes · guests include leading researchers in longevity, metabolism, and sleep
Positions on supplements
Vitamin D
Our read: Attia prioritizes Vitamin D3 for immune modulation and metabolic health. Most adults are deficient.
Source: Expert protocol — Peter Attia · Vitalizey expert data
Omega-3
Our read: EPA/DHA are foundational for cardiovascular and metabolic health in Attia's longevity framework.
Source: Expert protocol — Peter Attia · Vitalizey expert data
Magnesium Glycinate
Our read: Magnesium glycinate for muscle recovery, sleep quality, and metabolic function.
Source: Expert protocol — Peter Attia · Vitalizey expert data
Zinc
Our read: Zinc is critical for immune function, testosterone, and metabolic health. Attia recommends it especially for those who train regularly.
Source: Expert protocol — Peter Attia · Vitalizey expert data
Berberine
Our read: Berberine for metabolic health and blood sugar regulation — Attia recommends it as an alternative to Metformin for non-diabetics.
Source: Expert protocol — Peter Attia · Vitalizey expert data
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