Thanks to a recently published 12-year study, four common drugs that many people already use have been shown to extend lifespan. There are four treatments: Viagra, hormone replacement therapy, statins, and painkillers.
Which prescription drugs can extend your life is not a new concept, but thanks to new research, we now know exactly which ones may have the biggest impact. The drug Viagra, atorvastatin, which is used to lower cholesterol levels, an anti-inflammatory painkiller called naproxen, and estrogen, which is an ingredient in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), were all tested.
About research resultsAlejandro Ocampo from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland says, “We don’t want to cure or cure a single disease, we want to prevent many diseases,” which could potentially lead to longer lives. may increase.
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Ocampo’s team used the UK Biobank, which has health information on more than 500,000 people, to investigate the health effects of taking four drugs, not as a cocktail. The greatest difference in mortality was seen between women using and not using estrogen.
The study found that estrogen drugs had a 25% lower mortality rate when compared to similar women who did not take estrogen drugs. This may be because HRT improves muscle strength and reduces the risk of especially dangerous osteoporosis and falls.
Among the findings: Viagra, also known by the off-brand name sildenafil, was found to be as effective as atorvastatin and naproxen. Supporting the discovery of Viagra, this drug has recently Protective effect against Alzheimer’s disease.
Statins, on the other hand, have long been known to be effective in preventing heart attacks and strokes. Naproxen also helps reduce inflammation, which, if untreated, can lead to an increased risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease and some cancers.
Although the study found a positive correlation between taking each drug and a longer lifespan, the study authors said this cannot be considered conclusive evidence that the drugs extend lifespan. I’ve been emphasizing.
Randomized trials are now needed to confirm some of the study’s conclusions. However, Professor Ocampo said some drugs had significant longevity benefits when taken in high doses, supporting the theory that the treatment was effective in reducing the risk of death from all causes. Ta.
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