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Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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> The studies - part of the Select trial - tracked more than 17,600 people, aged 45 or older, as they were given either 2.4 mg of semaglutide or a placebo for more than three years. Participants were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease but not diabetes.

Exciting stuff. What does data look like in people that aren’t obese?

Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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> The studies - part of the Select trial - tracked more than 17,600 people, aged 45 or older, as they were given either 2.4 mg of semaglutide or a placebo for more than three years. Participants were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease but not diabetes. Exciting stuff. What does data look like in people that aren’t obese?

Calorie restriction is a well-studied (though not terribly healthy) way to slow aging. It's likely these drugs are just making it easier for people.

Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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> The studies - part of the Select trial - tracked more than 17,600 people, aged 45 or older, as they were given either 2.4 mg of semaglutide or a placebo for more than three years. Participants were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease but not diabetes. Exciting stuff. What does data look like in people that aren’t obese?

Will the non-obese people be subject to gastroparesis and all that entails?

Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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post #3

> The studies - part of the Select trial - tracked more than 17,600 people, aged 45 or older, as they were given either 2.4 mg of semaglutide or a placebo for more than three years. Participants were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease but not diabetes. Exciting stuff. What does data look like in people that aren’t obese?

Calorie restriction is a well-studied (though not terribly healthy) way to slow aging. It's likely these drugs are just making it easier for people.

Calories restriction worked in a wide variety of species but was inconclusive in monkeys and was never proven in humans.

Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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> The studies - part of the Select trial - tracked more than 17,600 people, aged 45 or older, as they were given either 2.4 mg of semaglutide or a placebo for more than three years. Participants were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease but not diabetes. Exciting stuff. What does data look like in people that aren’t obese?

This is a good question- I’m not sure why you’re down voted.

Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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post #3

> The studies - part of the Select trial - tracked more than 17,600 people, aged 45 or older, as they were given either 2.4 mg of semaglutide or a placebo for more than three years. Participants were obese or overweight and had cardiovascular disease but not diabetes. Exciting stuff. What does data look like in people that aren’t obese?

Calorie restriction is a well-studied (though not terribly healthy) way to slow aging. It's likely these drugs are just making it easier for people.

See Roy Walford et al out of UCLA on the CRON diet. Its not a nice way to live, but it seems to be safe and healthy.

Re: Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

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Is this due to the drug itself or due to eating less? Another tip is to stay out of the sun.

*Another tip is to stay in the sun. The data on sun exposure has largely reversed over the last decade; sun exposure is positively correlated with improved health outcomes, but should be done in moderation as to prevent skin issues.
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