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According to the American Professor Brian K. Kennedy, many people have used the drug for extended life, even without being aware of it. So far, it was said that drugs acting on the typical diseases prolong life because heal, reduce the chances of heart attack or lower blood pressure. However, the American professor found that some of the specifics of work on the aging process. This is a very positive side effect. An additional advantage of these drugs is that they are cheap and the general public.
– Some experts have already begun to take them to lengthen her life – says Kennedy at an international symposium.
Metformin is one of the these preparations, which has extended our life – we read in Fakt. It has long been used by diabetics suffering from type 2 diabetes helps lower blood glucose and diabetic complications. It turns out, however, that healthy rodents, the drug extended life by 5%. As the researchers say, everything happens because the drug acts as a low-calorie diet slows the aging process.
Professor Kennedy also argues that similar effects are cardiac medications such as statins and aspirin. The former reduces blood cholesterol and reduces the possibility of a heart attack. The ingredients in aspirin are antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory. It is also possible that these formulations to protect against the development of cancer. The research scientists showed that people taking these drugs, 15% less likely to die of cancer – says the Fakt.
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As long as the action of statins and aspirin is controversial. There is no confirmed data that indicates that the use of them in small quantities may counteract heart attacks and strokes.
According to the fact that more promising research on rapamycin. This drug is used by people after transplantation, as it helps in the adoption of the graft. Studies have shown that it acts as a pill youth, improving physical fitness, reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
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Author: J. M
Source: se.pl
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Published: 01/05/2015 13:03
Update: 01/05/2015 14:18
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