Question 265 of 433
Are there other drugs being studied for aging?
The short answer
Yes, mostly old drugs being looked at in a new way.
Acarbose, a diabetes drug that slows starch absorption, extends life in mice.
SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 medicines are being studied for effects beyond their approved uses.
Low-dose colchicine and other anti-inflammatory approaches target the inflammation of aging.
Bisphosphonates, bone drugs, were linked to lower death rates in some studies of osteoporosis patients.
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to search for entirely new compounds.
Notice the pattern. The most plausible longevity drugs are not exotic. They are inexpensive generics sitting in every pharmacy.
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RESEARCH OVERVIEW — Candidate drugs have distinct disease indications; no demonstrated general anti-aging effect.Evidence grade (draft mapping)JClinical judgment / author synthesisPart 18, Q265 · Part sources
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