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basementreality t1_j97vgw8 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Pharmacological vitamin C inhibits mTOR signaling and tumor growth by degrading Rictor and inducing HMOX1 expression (Feb 2023) by basmwklz

IRC Rapamycin is a drug given to organ transplant recipients that is also used by people trying to extend lifespan. It has been shown in studies to extend the lifespan of pretty much every organism it has been tested on.

It's mechanism of action is too complicated for me to recal but there are lots of explanations online.

It's a super interesting molecule that has a very interesting history as it was discovered next to a statue on Easter Island.

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IAmWeary t1_j98xkw2 wrote

I believe it promotes autophagy and reduces senescence. Probably other things too, but those are big ones.

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A_Dragon t1_j99davh wrote

So if I take liposomal vitamin C it might also extend my lifespan?

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