GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Slows Biological Aging Markers in HIV Patients, Study Finds

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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Slows Biological Aging Markers in HIV Patients, Study Finds
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In a randomized trial of 108 adults with HIV-associated lipohypertrophy, semaglutide slowed several epigenetic aging clocks—9% on DunedinPACE and reduced PCGrimAge–related aging risk—suggesting GLP-1 drugs may influence aging biology beyond weight loss, though larger studies are needed.

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