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S05E99 Should I Take Rapamycin: The Fountain of Youth or Scientific Gamble?
- 2025/03/18
- 再生時間: 42 分
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Would you like to live 10, 15, or even 20 years longer just by taking a weekly pill? Join us as we dive into the buzzworthy world of rapamycin, a drug lauded by researchers as potentially the most powerful anti-aging treatment ever discovered.
Dr. Rhee shares his personal journey of considering rapamycin, offering an in-depth look at its history, how it works by inhibiting the mTOR pathway, and its promising results in extending lifespan in lab animals. Beyond just living longer, these animals stayed healthier, showing delays in age-related diseases including cancer. He also discusses the current evidence in human studies, potential benefits, and noteworthy side effects like mouth sores and metabolic changes.
Addressing the risks and practicalities of dosing, prescribing, and costs, Dr. Rhee reflects on why he is rapamycin-curious and the steps he might take if he began using it.
Whether you're new to the topic or deeply curious about longevity science, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of rapamycin's potential to help us stay youthful longer.
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