GLP-1 Drugs for Longevity: Promising Clues, but No Proof Yet
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GLP-1 drugs, originally prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, are being explored by healthy individuals in the hope of extending healthspan and possibly lifespan. The evidence is tantalising but not conclusive, and these therapies are far from a proven longevity panacea given uncertainties about long-term effects, risks, and costs.
Should you take GLP-1 drugs for longevity? The Economist
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