Dr. Peter Attia, longevity expert, apologizes for "indefensible" emails to Jeffrey Epstein

February 3, 2026

TL;DR

Dr. Peter Attia is apologizing for emails exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein.
The emails were released in Justice Department files related to the Epstein case.
Attia has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing.
He described the emails as 'embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible'.
Attia denies criminal involvement, flying on Epstein's plane, visiting his island, or attending sex parties.
He met Epstein approximately seven or eight times between 2014 and 2019 to discuss research and meet others.
One exchange involved a 'fresh shipment' which Attia claims referred to metformin, while Epstein responded with a photo of an adult woman.
Attia stated he understood the exchange as 'juvenile, not a reference to anything dark or harmful'.
He admitted to learning in 2018 that Epstein had 'grossly minimized' his 2008 Florida conviction.
Attia maintained he never witnessed illegal behavior or saw anyone underage in Epstein's presence.
Attia is known for his work on longevity, authoring 'Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity', hosting 'The Peter Attia Drive' podcast, and founding Outlive and Early Medical.

Continue reading the original article