The efficacy of available supplements and medical drugs in longevity medicine - a review
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https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2025.77.56774Keywords
longevity, lifespan, supplements, metformin, rilmenidine, acarbose, mianserin, rapamycin, NMN, resveratrol, probiotics, vitamin D, coenzyme Q10, taurineAbstract
Ageing is a complex process occurring simultaneously on various levels - visual, physical, mental. Some among many factors responsible for maintenance of good physical and mental health are various nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and medical drugs. Within this review, selected substances that show anti-ageing potential were examined. This paper reviews data on model organisms concerning the effects of widely used drugs and dietary supplements on the lifespan of model organisms.
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