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Metformin: The Diabetes Pill That Could Slow Healthy Aging
science1 month ago

Metformin: The Diabetes Pill That Could Slow Healthy Aging

Scientists review metformin, a first-line diabetes drug, and its potential to slow aging by activating AMPK, inhibiting the mTOR pathway, boosting autophagy, reducing oxidative stress, and possibly driving epigenetic and gut microbiome changes; while animal studies and some human data hint at slower biological aging, there is no conclusive evidence in non-diabetic people yet, and large randomized trials like the Targeting Aging with Metformin (TAME) are needed to confirm any longevity benefits.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#ampk#epigenetics
Coffee Activates an Ancient Cellular Energy Switch Linked to Longevity
science5 months ago

Coffee Activates an Ancient Cellular Energy Switch Linked to Longevity

A study in fission yeast finds caffeine activates the energy sensor AMPK via components like Ssp1/Ssp2/Amk2, reprogramming metabolism and stress responses, accelerating mitosis and extending lifespan under non-dividing conditions; the effect is indirect, not through TORC1, and aligns caffeine with aging pathways also targeted by therapies such as metformin; a 2026 bioRxiv follow-up highlights Bro1's role linking TOR signaling to cellular maintenance and longevity.

via SciTechDaily|
#aging#ampk#caffeine
Revolutionary Diabetes Drug Outperforms Metformin in Reducing Fat and Sugar
health1 year ago

Revolutionary Diabetes Drug Outperforms Metformin in Reducing Fat and Sugar

Researchers at Kumamoto University have developed HPH-15, a new compound that outperforms metformin in managing Type 2 diabetes by effectively reducing blood glucose and fat accumulation. HPH-15 activates AMPK at lower doses, decreases subcutaneous fat, and has antifibrotic properties, offering a safer profile with reduced lactic acidosis risk. This breakthrough could revolutionize diabetes treatment by addressing both glucose control and obesity-related complications.

via SciTechDaily|
#ampk#diabetes#health
"The Astonishing Benefits of Maqui Berry"
health3 years ago

"The Astonishing Benefits of Maqui Berry"

Maqui berries, native to Chile, are rich in polyphenols, particularly delphinidin, which have numerous health benefits. These include speeding up metabolism and fat burning, soothing dry and itchy eyes, lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, boosting immunity, improving brain function, reducing the risk of cancer, reversing skin aging, and improving gastrointestinal health. Maqui berry extract, containing high concentrations of bioavailable delphinidins, is recommended for optimal absorption and activation of AMPK, a master switch that controls energy and metabolism. Taking 500 mg of maqui extract daily is advised for overall reduction in oxidative stress and anti-aging effects.

via Woman's World|
#ampk#anti-aging#health
"New Research Reveals Ways to Combat High-Fat Diet Effects on Metabolism"
health3 years ago

"New Research Reveals Ways to Combat High-Fat Diet Effects on Metabolism"

Biologists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that by eliminating the SAPS3 component of the AMPK protein complex, mice were able to maintain a normal energy balance even when consuming a high-fat diet. This finding reveals the potential for developing molecules that inhibit SAPS3 to help restore metabolic balance and combat metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.

via SciTechDaily|
#ampk#health#high-fat-diet