TimeWarp vs. Elysium Health
Elysium built its name on NAD+.TimeWarp built the complete daily system.
Elysium's core longevity stack combines four separate products, Basis, Signal, Matter and Format, at eight capsules and softgels a day. The TimeWarp Longevity Protocol brings together 25 compounds across its daily protocol and monthly pulse, with advanced delivery formats, pre-portioned capsules and integrated longevity tracking.
The short version
Elysium built a portfolio. TimeWarp built one coordinated system.
Elysium is one of the most research-driven brands in longevity. Basis, developed with co-founder and MIT aging researcher Leonard Guarente, raised NAD+ levels by an average of 40% in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, and Elysium has since published a six-month trial in adults with fatty liver. This page compares four of its products, Basis, Signal, Matter and Format, which together add NMN, methylated B vitamins with omega-3s, an inflammaging blend and a two-day monthly senolytic. Raising NAD+ is a measurable effect, separate from showing longer life or a lower biological age.
Elysium offers specialized products you combine yourself. TimeWarp brings a different philosophy: precision-engineered, multi-pathway support coordinated into one complete daily and monthly protocol. Six capsules in one daily sachet and a two-day Senolytic Pulse bring together Ca-AKG 1,000 mg, urolithin A 500 mg, standardized cycloastragenol 10 mg for telomere support, spermidine 10 mg, NMN 350 mg with apigenin and an activated sulforaphane system with delayed-release delivery, with every dose disclosed on the label. On our scorecard method, TimeWarp reaches full strength on 10 of 12 drivers to Elysium's 3.
Head to head
Side by side, compound for compound.
| TimeWarp | Elysium | |
|---|---|---|
| Product compared | TimeWarp Longevity Protocol | Elysium Basis, Signal, Matter and Format |
| Drivers of aging covered | 12 of 12 | 7 of 12 |
| At full strength (TimeWarp rating) | 10 | 3 |
| Compounds | 25, across the daily protocol and monthly pulse, every dose disclosed | 21 across four products: 11 with disclosed doses, 10 inside three blends |
| Daily routine | Six capsules from one daily sachet | Eight capsules and softgels from four products |
| NAD+ support | NMN 350 mg with apigenin | NR 250 mg (Basis) and NMN 250 mg (Signal) |
| Telomere support | Cycloastragenol, 10 mg | No dedicated telomere compound |
| Urolithin A, for cellular energy | 500 mg | Not included |
| Sulforaphane | Activated four-part system: glucoraphanin 70 mg, myrosinase, sodium ascorbate (vitamin C) to activate it, and a delayed-release capsule | Broccoli sprout extract inside a blend, dose not disclosed |
| Ca-AKG | 1,000 mg | Not included |
| Spermidine | 10 mg of spermidine, from spermidine trihydrochloride | Not included |
| Pterostilbene | 50 mg | 50 mg |
| Senolytic | Monthly pulse: liposomal fisetin 300 mg, isoquercetin 150 mg and bromelain 480 mg, 2 days a month | Monthly pulse inside Format: quercetin phytosome, fisetin, Chinese ginseng and chestnut rose in a 1,150 mg blend, 2 days a month |
| Methylated B vitamins, D3 and K2 | Included | Methylated B vitamins included; no D3 or K2 |
| Aging test | Healthspan tracking in the TimeWarp app, included | Index epigenetic test, sold separately ($299) |
The drivers of aging
How each formula covers the drivers of aging.
Elysium designs its products as a system for healthy aging, each aimed at a different area. Our scorecard applies an ingredient-level test: we mapped every compound in Basis, Signal, Matter and Format to the twelve drivers of aging a supplement can target, at the dose printed on the label. Blends without individual doses get credit where relevant, but can't reach full strength. That limits how confidently we can score them. It doesn't mean they do nothing. On that test, TimeWarp reaches full strength on 10 of the 12 and Elysium on 3, with 7 covered at moderate or above. Tap any driver to see the compounds behind each rating.
Genomic instabilityWhyStrongStrong
TimeWarpBeta-NMN 350 mg, 5-MTHF 500 mcg and methylcobalamin 200 mcg support DNA repair and methylation, with pterostilbene 50 mg and the sulforaphane complex for antioxidant defense.
ElysiumNR 250 mg and NMN 250 mg both raise NAD+, which DNA repair enzymes depend on, alongside methylated folate 800 mcg, B12 500 mcg, pterostilbene 50 mg, vitamin C, zinc and selenium.
Telomere attritionWhyStrongWeak
TimeWarpStandardized cycloastragenol 10 mg, one of the few compounds shown to activate telomerase, the enzyme that rebuilds telomeres. In a one-year randomized, placebo-controlled trial of an astragalus-derived telomerase activator, telomeres grew while the placebo group's shortened. Supported by vitamin D3 50 mcg, which slowed telomere loss in the 1,031-person VITAL trial.
ElysiumOmega-3s (250 mg EPA and DHA) have been linked to slower telomere shortening in observational research. Rated Weak because the stack has no dedicated telomere compound.
Epigenetic alterationsWhyStrongStrong
TimeWarpCa-AKG 1,000 mg as a TET enzyme cofactor, the complete methylation cycle (5-MTHF, B12 and B6) and pterostilbene 50 mg.
ElysiumMethylated folate 800 mcg, B12 500 mcg and B6 20 mg support the methylation cycle that maintains epigenetic marks, and NAD+ supports the sirtuins that regulate gene expression.
Loss of proteostasisWhyStrongWeak
TimeWarpThe sulforaphane complex activates NRF2, alongside spermidine 10 mg and liposomal EGCG 80 mg.
ElysiumNAD+ precursors and grape seed proanthocyanidins offer indirect support. Rated Weak because the stack has no compound aimed at protein quality control, such as spermidine or a sulforaphane system at a disclosed dose.
Deregulated nutrient sensingWhyStrongModerate
TimeWarpBeta-NMN 350 mg, dihydroberberine 100 mg through AMPK, Ca-AKG 1,000 mg and pterostilbene 50 mg.
ElysiumNR, NMN and pterostilbene support sirtuin and AMPK signaling. Rated Moderate because the stack has no compound like Ca-AKG or berberine that acts on mTOR or glucose sensing directly.
Mitochondrial dysfunctionWhyStrongStrong
TimeWarpBeta-NMN 350 mg, Ca-AKG 1,000 mg and magnesium bisglycinate 200 mg.
ElysiumNR 250 mg and NMN 250 mg raise NAD+, the coenzyme mitochondria run on; Basis raised NAD+ by about 40% in its trial. Signal adds a SIRT3 complex with honokiol aimed at mitochondrial function.
Cellular senescenceWhyStrongModerate
TimeWarpThe monthly pulse: liposomal fisetin 300 mg, isoquercetin 150 mg and bromelain 480 mg on each of two days, following the intermittent schedule used in senolytic research. Human evidence for senolytic supplements is still early.
ElysiumQuercetin phytosome and fisetin, four capsules on two days a month, in a 1,150 mg blend. Rated Moderate because individual doses aren't disclosed, so we can't confirm research-level amounts.
Stem cell exhaustionWhyModerateWeak
TimeWarpCa-AKG 1,000 mg and beta-NMN 350 mg support the energy metabolism stem cells rely on. Rated Moderate because human evidence for any supplement on stem cell function is still early.
ElysiumNAD+ precursors have early, mostly preclinical research on stem cell function. Rated Weak because the stack has no dedicated compound and human evidence is still early.
Altered intercellular communicationWhyStrongModerate
TimeWarpVitamin D3 50 mcg, vitamin K2 MK-7 150 mcg, liposomal curcumin 150 mg and rhodiola 200 mg.
ElysiumA tamarind and turmeric blend, broccoli sprout and elderberry for inflammatory signaling, plus vitamin C, zinc and selenium for immune function. Rated Moderate because the blend's individual doses aren't disclosed.
Disabled macroautophagyWhyStrongWeak
TimeWarpSpermidine 10 mg, a polyamine studied for its role in autophagy.
ElysiumNAD+ and sirtuin support can aid autophagy indirectly. Rated Weak because the stack has no dedicated autophagy compound, such as spermidine.
Chronic inflammationWhyStrongModerate
TimeWarpLiposomal curcumin 150 mg through NF-κB, the sulforaphane complex through NRF2, apigenin 50 mg and liposomal EGCG 80 mg.
ElysiumElysium reports that its tamarind and turmeric blend lowered IL-6, CRP and TNF-alpha in clinical research in people with joint conditions, and omega-3s add support. Rated Moderate because the blend's dose isn't disclosed.
DysbiosisWhyModerateVery weak
TimeWarpDihydroberberine 100 mg, from the berberine family studied for its effects on the gut microbiome, with liposomal EGCG, curcumin and the sulforaphane complex supporting a healthy gut environment. The TimeWarp app builds fiber and diet habits into your day. Rated Moderate because the formula has no probiotic.
ElysiumNo probiotic, prebiotic or gut-targeted compound.
This comparison rates the 12 hallmarks in the 2023 framework, the molecular and cellular drivers a formula can target. A 2025 update in Cell proposed two more, extracellular matrix changes and psychosocial isolation, which are shaped largely by daily habits. The TimeWarp formula targets pathways linked to the first 12, and the TimeWarp app supports the habits associated with the newest two, like strength training and social connection. Together, the TimeWarp Longevity Protocol covers all 14.
“Full strength” is TimeWarp's own classification, not a clinical standard: a compound with an established mechanism for that driver, at a dose consistent with published human research, including clinical trials and human intake studies, in a form whose bioavailability supports that dose. Ratings measure formulation coverage, not proven clinical benefit. See the full scorecard method.
Senolytics
Two monthly pulses, built differently.
Both follow the intermittent schedule senolytic research uses: a short course, then weeks off, because cleared senescent cells take weeks to build back up. Where they differ is the compound selection, the delivery and where the pulse lives.
TimeWarp
Monthly pulse
- Where it lives
- Built into the protocol as the Senolytic Pulse, alongside the daily sachet
- Schedule
- Two days a month, then weeks off
- What's in it
- Liposomal fisetin 300 mg, isoquercetin 150 mg and bromelain 480 mg, each dose disclosed
Elysium
Monthly pulse
- Where it lives
- Inside Format, Elysium's immune product, one of four products in this comparison
- Schedule
- Two days a month, then weeks off
- What's in it
- Quercetin phytosome, fisetin, Chinese ginseng and chestnut rose in a 1,150 mg blend; individual amounts not disclosed
The daily routine
What your morning looks like.
Tear, take, done.
- Tear open your daily sachet. Everything is pre-sorted.
- Take six capsules with your first meal.
- Log it in the TimeWarp app and keep your streak going.
- Two days a month, add your senolytic reset.
Four products, every day.
- Take two Basis capsules and two Signal capsules.
- Add two Matter softgels and two Format capsules.
- Two days a month, add four senolytic capsules.
- Repeat every day.
The real price
The real monthly cost of each.
As sold, Elysium's four-product stack costs less, and it already includes a two-day senolytic. It does not include four of the TimeWarp formula's compounds. Below, we price what it would take to add them as separate supplements.
About $11.27 a day. A hypothetical regimen, not a product Elysium sells and not an exact equivalent to TimeWarp. It still leaves out a dedicated sulforaphane system, vitamin D3, K2 and other TimeWarp compounds.
$249/mo
About $8.30 a day, with every compound, the monthly senolytic pulse and the TimeWarp app included.
Start Your ProtocolElysium prices from elysiumhealth.com, verified November 12, 2026. Add-on prices are retail, at the low end of our cost breakdown, for a 30-day supply at the TimeWarp doses: Ca-AKG 1,000 mg, cycloastragenol 10 mg, urolithin A 500 mg and spermidine 10 mg. Elysium's Format includes a two-day senolytic, so no pulse is added. See the full cost breakdown.
The daily ritual
Tear. Take. Done.
Your whole longevity routine in ten seconds. At home, at work, on a plane.
- 01
Tear
One daily sachet. Everything pre-sorted, nothing to measure.
- 02
Take
Six capsules with your first meal. Two days a month, add your senolytic reset.
- 03
Done
Log it in the TimeWarp app and watch your streak build.
You don’t settle. Neither does your formula.
25 compounds at clinical and research-level amounts, across the daily protocol and monthly pulse, for less than half the mid-range cost of buying them separately (about $530 a month, itemized in our cost breakdown).
What you’re investing in
Because this is not a bottle.
Protocol 01 is a fully engineered monthly system designed to make a serious longevity routine easier to follow, easier to trust, and harder to abandon. It consolidates 25 compounds, advanced delivery, and the TimeWarp app into a single routine built for adherence, clarity, and long-term use.
You are not paying for more capsules. You are paying for a better system.
Start Your Protocol$300
one-time purchase
30-day supply. Daily protocol + monthly senolytic pulse. Full TimeWarp app access.
Buy Once30 daily sachets · 2 monthly sachets · TimeWarp app
Regular price $900$747
every 3 months
$249/month · about $8.30/day
90-day supply shipped every quarter. Lock in the compounding advantage. Cancel anytime. The protocol is designed to reward consistency.
Start Your Protocol90 daily sachets · 6 monthly sachets · TimeWarp app · Priority support
Over 5,000 people joined the waitlist before launch.
Most approaches to longevity focus on single pathways. But aging doesn't work that way. It emerges from interactions across biological systems, where the hallmarks influence and reinforce each other.
30-Day Guarantee on your First Quarterly Subscription
Protocol 01 is built for serious daily use. Start on the Quarterly plan and give it 30 days. If it isn't for you, keep the box you started, send back the other two unopened and in their plastic wrap, and get your first payment back.
Start today. Build the routine. Compound it over years.
Questions
TimeWarp vs. Elysium, answered.
How does TimeWarp compare with Elysium?
Elysium has built a portfolio of specialized longevity supplements, led by Basis, which is clinically shown to raise NAD+ levels. This page compares four of them: Basis, Signal, Matter and Format. The TimeWarp Longevity Protocol takes a different approach, coordinating multi-pathway support into one daily sachet and a monthly pulse, adding Ca-AKG, cycloastragenol, urolithin A, spermidine and an activated sulforaphane system. On our scorecard method, TimeWarp covers all 12 drivers of aging a supplement can target, 10 at full strength, and Elysium's four products cover 7, 3 at full strength. These ratings compare formulations, not clinical outcomes.
Does TimeWarp cover all 14 hallmarks of aging?
Yes. The formula targets pathways linked to the 12 molecular and cellular hallmarks in the 2023 framework, 10 of them at full strength on our scorecard. A 2025 update proposed two more, extracellular matrix changes and psychosocial isolation, which are shaped largely by daily habits. The TimeWarp app supports habits linked to them, such as strength training and social connection. We compare formulas on the 12 because those are the ones a capsule can target.
Has Elysium been clinically studied?
Yes. In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 120 adults, Basis raised blood NAD+ levels by an average of 40% at 30 days and kept them there through eight weeks. Elysium has also published a six-month placebo-controlled trial of Basis in adults with fatty liver. These studies measure NAD+ levels and liver markers, not longer life. TimeWarp is built on ingredient-level research; the full protocol has not been tested in its own clinical trial.
Is Elysium cheaper than TimeWarp?
Yes, as sold. Basis, Signal, Matter and Format cost $200 a month on monthly subscriptions ($50 each), or $160 a month on annual plans. The TimeWarp Longevity Protocol is $249 a month on the quarterly plan. Adding the four TimeWarp compounds Elysium leaves out, bought separately, brings Elysium to about $338 a month.
What does TimeWarp include that Elysium doesn't?
Ca-AKG 1,000 mg, cycloastragenol 10 mg for telomere support, urolithin A 500 mg for cellular energy, spermidine 10 mg, a four-part sulforaphane system with delayed-release delivery, vitamin D3 and K2, and the TimeWarp app, with every dose disclosed on the label.
Does Elysium have an aging test?
Yes. Elysium sells Index, an epigenetic biological age test, for $299. The TimeWarp app tracks your healthspan trajectory, starting with an in-app quiz at no extra cost. An optional blood panel gives a more accurate read.
Can I take TimeWarp and Elysium together?
Several compounds overlap, including pterostilbene, NAD+ precursors, methylated B vitamins, quercetin and fisetin, so taking both would double some doses. Compare the two labels and check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Your first quarterly order of the TimeWarp Longevity Protocol comes with a 30-day guarantee.
Elysium, Basis, Signal, Matter, Format and Index are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products compared. TimeWarp Labs is not affiliated with Elysium Health. This page compares Basis, Signal, Matter and Format, the four products in Elysium's Longevity Starter Pack, not Elysium's full range. Details from Elysium's supplement facts and product pages at elysiumhealth.com, verified November 12, 2026. Scores and ratings are TimeWarp's own assessment of formulation coverage, not comparisons of clinical outcomes.
