Doctors name a remedy that slows brain aging
Doctors have identified rapamycin, a substance found in immunosuppressants, as a means to slow brain aging. American scientists conducted an experiment on elderly rats, finding that the compound supports healthy blood circulation in the brain and improves cognitive functions, including memory. The study spanned from 19 to 34 months of the rodents' lives. The control group showed natural age-related decline. Researchers suggest rapamycin may be useful for preventing neurodegenerative diseases, but further human studies are needed.
Doctors have named rapamycin—a substance found in immunosuppressants—as a remedy capable of slowing brain aging. This conclusion was reached by American scientists in an experiment on laboratory rats, the results of which were published on Verywellhealth. Elderly rodents, starting at 19 months of age (equivalent to middle age in humans), were given daily doses of rapamycin in their food until they reached 34 months (old age). The results showed that the rats receiving the drug maintained stable blood flow in the brain and improved memory indicators. In the control group, natural age-related decline in brain circulation and cognitive functions was observed. Scientists suggest that rapamycin may prevent vascular changes and reduced neural activity. Hypotheses are being put forward about its potential benefit for preventing Alzheimer's disease, but additional clinical studies in humans are needed for confirmation.