Exercise performance: VO2 max proxies (pace at a given heart rate), strength output, and recovery speed between sessions are all relevant markers
From initial gastrointestinal protection studies, the research expanded to include wound healing, musculoskeletal repair, neurological effects, cardiovascular applications, and cytoprotection against various toxins [2]
Mondal D, Pradhan L, Ali M, Agrawal KC
2) GPX4-independent ferroptosis suppressionFSP1CoQ10 pathway: Myristoylated ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 (FSP1), also known as apoptosis-inducing factor mitochondrial 2 (AIFM2), resides on the plasma membrane and functions as a CoQ10 reductase
However, scientists have noted that if rapamycin is taken prematurely, it may impede growth and development, highlighting a potential trade-off between its longevity benefits and its effects on early life developmental processes
It protects DNA, proteins, and lipids from oxidative damage, helping sustain optimal cell function and long-term tissue health in both physiological and experimental research settings