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Biohacking Pioneer Hails Common Nasal Spray as Potential Longevity Key
health-and-science2 months ago

Biohacking Pioneer Hails Common Nasal Spray as Potential Longevity Key

Dave Asprey, the founder of the biohacking movement, has highlighted new research suggesting that oxymetazoline, the active ingredient in the over-the-counter nasal spray Afrin, could be repurposed for anti-aging therapies. While the drug is known for causing rebound congestion if used excessively, studies indicate it may improve cell-to-cell communication, a key factor in aging. Asprey argues that major longevity breakthroughs may come from existing medications rather than new molecules, though experts caution that human trials are still years away.

Over-the-Counter Nasal Spray Emerges as Potential Anti-Aging Candidate
science3 months ago

Over-the-Counter Nasal Spray Emerges as Potential Anti-Aging Candidate

Researchers from Northeastern University and Harvard Medical School developed a framework that links aging-hallmark genes to the human interactome to spot drugs that could affect multiple aging processes, screening 6,442 meds. They pinpointed oxymetazoline (an OTC nasal spray) as a promising candidate that improves cell-to-cell communication, with aspirin also flagged; the study, published in Nature Aging, offers a roadmap for testing repurposed drugs for longevity but does not claim a life-extension cure.