To stay healthy in his 70s, David Sandler tried rapamycin, a drug promoted by researchers and doctors for extending life. Despite its popularity and potential to improve cell function, rapamycin is not approved by the FDA for aging. Some physicians believe low doses of the drug could increase lifespan, but side effects include reproductive issues and weakened immunity. The drug’s discovery on Easter Island led to groundbreaking research revealing its potential. Many doctors offer rapamycin as a longevity treatment, although its efficacy and safety in humans are still debated. Influential figures like Peter Attia and Bryan Johnson have embraced rapamycin, despite concerns from experts like Eric Verdin about healthy lifestyle habits and long-term effects.
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