Rapamycin — Is It Worth The Hype?
Rapamycin suppresses the immune system and is used after organ transplants. However, in lower doses it is believed to have additional health benefits. It is therefore discussed in the longevity community and is taken by some of the most famous proponents.
To see why all the fuss, I thought I’d give you a little background information, along with the pros and con,
Rapamycin Anti Aging.
Rapamycin has become very popular as an anti-aging product. Let’s take a closer look at it, see what it does, and find out what its tradeoffs are… Because, well, you should always have all of the information.
Check out this article to learn more about the signs of aging that I have mentioned.
Link to the studies that were mentioned
Reduced TOR signaling extends the chronological lifespan of yeast.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1356109/
Rapamycin given late in life increases lifespan in mice with genetic heterogeneity.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2786175/
Rapamycin does not extend life span, unlike dietary restrictions.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acel.13302#.YCsRkk7C3I0.twitter.
Rapamycin is a powerful immune memory booster.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4119820/
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