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Acarbose

Acarbose is a medication that enhances lifespan by modulating metabolic pathways.

Acarbose has demonstrated the capability to increase median lifespan by 20% in male mice and 5% in female mice, according to studies. Its mechanism involves altering gut microbiota, enhancing the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, which support metabolic health ([9]).

Potential benefits

Figures are the highest improvement reported in an individual cited study — best-case, not typical, results.

Longevity

Lifespan

Sources

1 peer-reviewed references.

  1. [9]doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1494-7

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