Fountains of Youth
Here is a round up of the current contenders for slowing or reducing aging. As research continues, and if/when they make real advancements in human trials (or at least human cells) I'll split them into their own pages with more analysis.
Metformin
Diabetics who are on metformin actually seem to be living longer than nondiabetics who are not on it - Bill Gifford
David Sinclair has said he is taking it - but skips the pill on days that he exercises.
Radiation Hormesis
Non-sanctioned therapy used by athritis sufferers.
The Therapeutic use of Radon: A Biomedical Treatment in Europe; An “Alternative” Remedy in the United States - National Center for Biotechnology Information - 23-Sep-2006
Discusses the decision-making process involved in using radon, and compare the Montana radon health mine facilities with selected radon mines and spas in Europe.
Rapamycin (aka sirolimus)
A chemical produced by bacteria that has been shown to have immunosuppressive and antiproliferative properties. It is currently used in the prevention of transplant rejection and as a coronary stent coating, and is also being tested for certain cancers.
Resources
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The Therapeutic use of Radon: A Biomedical Treatment in Europe; An “Alternative” Remedy in the United States
Research on radon and its alternatives
Immortality: The Quest To Live Forever and How It Drives Civilisation
A fascinating work of popular philosophy and history that both enlightens and entertains written by Stephen Cave
PubMed Central (NCBI)
PubMed Central is a full text repository, which contains the full text of publications in the database
Recent News
Unraveling the long-term impacts of metformin on lifespan: a 20-year study
Live Forever Club - 16-May-2023
Extensive analysis reveals an initial benefit to longevity that diminishes, then reverses, over time
Read more...Peter Attia comments on Danish metformin study that does not find benefit to general population
Peter Attia website - 11-Mar-2023
Original study was subject to bias due to exclusion of participants who progressed to multiple therapies
Read more...Metformin misinterpreted as antiaging drug via animal studies, TAME heads for future trials
SENS Research Foundation - 04-Oct-2022
More than 90% of drugs safe and effective when tested in experimental animals fail in human testing
Read more...NIH awarded OMRF $3 million to study anti-aging abilities of a diabetic drug
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) - 13-Jul-2022
Investigation of ability of metformin, a diabetic drug to slow the process of aging
Read more...Theranos ceased for fooling investors with a blood-testing device that never worked
BBC - 04-Jan-2022
Founder convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to several years in prison
Read more...