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Did any of the hyped anti-aging things pan out / show reproducible effect? Specifically the telomere research, blood transfusions, and extensive fasting? Was l

• tashoecraft 3y ago
  Typically in mice. Testing in humans takes a very long time and has ethical concerns so if you wait until it gets "proven" to trust anything you'll be long dead already.
• xwdv 3y ago
  low calorie stuff is very difficult to get right. You are more likely to mess up and actually reduce your lifespan while also living worse quality of life (weaker, low energy, low endurance). No way around it, the body needs fuel to build cells and produce energy. Eating normal and exercising regularly to maintain muscle mass will reduce chances of all cause mortality and delay morbidity for as long as possible, however you must also maintain creatine supplementation well into old age to support the muscles and brain. The effects of creatine on the brain are often understated but they are significant.
  • pengaru 3y ago
    > Eating normal Considering "normal" these days is metabolic syndrome, this doesn't even pass the smell test.
    • xwdv 3y ago
      Depends on what country you’re from.