Overview
Discovered in the soil of Easter Island, Rapamycin is a compound that potently inhibits mTOR (Target of Rapamycin), a master regulator of cell growth and aging. It is currently the most robust pharmacological intervention for lifespan extension in animal models.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
The gold standard for pharmaceutical life extension.
Rapamycin directly inhibits mTORC1, the protein complex that drives cellular growth and aging. By cycling Rapamycin (e.g., weekly), biohackers aim to pulse autophagy and clear senescent cells without the side effects of chronic suppression.