Live Healthier · Your nutrition plan

A nutrition plan built from your labs, not the latest trend.

No two people need the same plate. The Kennedy Wellness Labs care team reviews your labs, your routine and what you actually like to eat. Then we build a food-first plan, add formulas only where your numbers show a need, and retest to see what's changing.

Why food comes first

25–29 g
Daily fiber linked to 15–30% lower mortality and cardiovascular disease.

Reynolds et al., The Lancet, 2019; observational

~30%
Fewer major cardiovascular events in high-risk adults on a Mediterranean-style diet.

PREDIMED, NEJM, 2018

~500 calories
How much more people ate per day on an ultra-processed diet than on a minimally processed one, in a controlled NIH study.

Hall et al., Cell Metabolism, 2019

What we look at

  • Your labs

    Blood sugar and insulin, ApoB, triglycerides, hs-CRP, liver enzymes, uric acid, vitamin D, B12, folate, iron, magnesium and your omega-3 index (add-on).

  • Your body and goals

    Body composition, strength, energy, weight goals, and medications that change your needs, like GLP-1 medications.

  • Your real life

    What you eat now, what you love, how much time you have to cook, your budget, travel and family meals. Plus life at 5,280 feet: people living and training at altitude may need more fluid and should keep iron stores adequate.

The foundations of your plan

  1. 01

    Protein, timed right.

    Older adults generally need 1.0–1.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight a day, more if active, versus 0.8 g/kg for younger adults. We spread it across the day at about 25–30 g per meal, the amount linked to the strongest muscle-building response; breakfast is usually the meal to fix. On GLP-1 therapy, nutrition and obesity societies now recommend 1.2–1.6 g/kg, in part because about 38% of the weight lost in the semaglutide trial (STEP 1) was lean mass.

  2. 02

    Plants and fiber.

    We build toward 25–29 g of fiber a day from vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds, increased gradually.

  3. 03

    Quality fats and fish.

    Olive oil, nuts and at least two servings of non-fried, ideally oily, fish a week (AHA).

  4. 04

    Meal order and movement.

    Vegetables and protein first, carbs last, and a short walk after meals. These are simple habits that support steadier blood sugar.

  5. 05

    Fewer ultra-processed foods.

    We swap, not starve.

  6. 06

    Hydration.

    Living and training at altitude can raise fluid needs.

How your labs shape your plan, and the formulas that may support it

Examples only. Our care team builds your plan from your results and health history. Out-of-range results are coordinated with your physician.

What your labs showNutrition focusFormula that may support it
Low vitamin DFatty fish and fortified foods; retest at six monthsVitamin D3 + K2
Low omega-3 indexOily fish at least twice a weekPristine Omega
Elevated hs-CRPMediterranean-style pattern, more fiber, fewer ultra-processed foodsPure Turmeric + Pristine Omega
Higher homocysteine or low B12Folate-rich greens and legumes; B12 sourcesSuper Energy (B-Complex)
Low red-cell magnesiumPumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, beans, whole grainsMagnesium Glycinate
Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, GGT)Less alcohol and added sugar, fewer ultra-processed foods, weight loss if needed; we coordinate with your physicianPurifier
Higher ApoBSoluble fiber, plant sterols, and swapping saturated for unsaturated fatsPhysician coordination
Higher blood sugar or insulinProtein and fiber first, carbohydrate quality, walks after mealsFocus on food and movement
Joint or tendon load from trainingEnough protein across the dayType I & III Collagen

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Food first, formulas second

Your formulas exist to fill the gaps your labs reveal, not to replace food. The large VITAL trial found that routine vitamin D and omega-3 supplements didn't reduce major heart events or invasive cancer in a general population of older adults who weren't selected for deficiency. That's why we test first and recommend second. Where your numbers show a need, your Kennedy Wellness formulas are matched to it. They're made in small batches in our own lab, with many ingredients from our Colorado urban farm. Members receive a monthly supplement credit toward their formulas.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What's new, and what's just hype

We use

  • Optional glucose sensor (CGM) trial. Two weeks of seeing how your meals, walks and sleep affect your glucose can be eye-opening. In one study of people without diabetes, the typical participant spent about 96% of the day between 70 and 140 mg/dL. A CGM is an education tool, not a diagnosis.
  • Body composition and strength tracking, so weight loss protects muscle.
  • Wearable data (steps, sleep, heart rate) folded into your check-ins if you already track it.
  • Creatine, if it fits. Paired with strength training, creatine helped older adults gain about 1.4 kg more lean tissue than training alone. We check kidney markers first.

We're honest about

  • Intermittent fasting. In two randomized trials, time-restricted eating didn't produce significantly more weight loss than regular meal timing, or than the same calorie cut without a time window. If it helps you eat well, great; it isn't magic.
  • DNA or microbiome diets. Promising research, not yet shown to beat a good general eating pattern. We'd rather start with your labs.

Example blueprints

Illustrative composites, not real patients or guaranteed outcomes.

Illustrative example

The desk-bound engineer, 39.

Normal weight, but elevated insulin and triglycerides, a mildly high ALT and a low omega-3 index.

  • Nutrition: fewer ultra-processed snacks and sugary drinks, less alcohol, oily fish twice a week, protein-first meals.
  • Formulas: Pristine Omega and Purifier.
  • Option: a two-week CGM trial.
  • Retest: insulin, triglycerides, ALT/GGT and omega-3 index.

Illustrative example

Knee concerns and elevated hs-CRP, 64.

Elevated hs-CRP and ApoB, slightly high uric acid, BMI 31.

  • Nutrition: Mediterranean pattern; a 5–10% weight-loss target through food quality; soluble fiber and plant sterols; less beer and sugary drinks.
  • Formulas: Pure Turmeric, Pristine Omega and Type I & III Collagen.
  • Physician or orthopedist coordination on the knee, ApoB and uric acid.

Illustrative example

Losing weight on a GLP-1, 47.

  • Nutrition: about 90–110 g of protein a day in 25–30 g servings, with a shake on low-appetite days; iron-rich foods with vitamin C; fiber increased gradually; plenty of fluids.
  • Formulas: Super Energy (B-Complex) and Magnesium Glycinate.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Improve it

At six months, your Progress retest and a new Kennedy BioAge show what's changing. Our care team refines your plan and your formulas, so you're never taking something you no longer need.

FAQ

Is this a diet?

No. It's a way of eating built around your labs, your goals and the foods you enjoy.

Will I have to take a lot of supplements?

Only what your numbers support. Often that means fewer, better-matched formulas.

Can you help if I'm on a GLP-1 medication?

Yes. We focus on protein, strength and the nutrients that can run low during weight loss. Your prescriber manages the medication.

Do you work with my dietitian or physician?

Yes. We coordinate with your care team, especially on out-of-range results.

This page is educational and not medical advice. Wellness guidance stays within each provider’s professional scope and does not replace medical care. Coordinate with your physician on any medical condition or medication. Supplement statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Some studies cited are observational. Individual results vary.

Sources

  1. Reynolds et al., Lancet 2019
  2. PREDIMED, NEJM 2018
  3. Hall et al., Cell Metab 2019
  4. PROT-AGE 2013
  5. Paddon-Jones & Rasmussen 2009
  6. Joint GLP-1 Nutrition Advisory 2025
  7. AHA seafood advisory 2018
  8. VITAL, NEJM 2019
  9. Creatine + resistance training in older adults
  10. Time-restricted eating trials (2020, 2022)
  11. Altitude nutrition (GSSI)

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