The Science of Autophagy

The science of autophagy is the science of cellular rejuventation. Through the advent of autophagy-enhancing therapies, we can trigger the cell's ability to recycle toxic misfolded proteins and debris to consume for energy, and revitalize a cell.

The Science of Autophagy

CELLULAR DYSFUNCTION

Defective Cells and Their Toxic Proteins

One of the signature markers of an aged cell versus a young, healthy cell is the presence of inflammation. If you were to examine a biopsy of an older person's cells, you would see visible signs of inflammation, whereas the younger person's would be smoother and less inflamed. This is because as we get older, we have a higher proportion of inflammatory senescent cells. The most obvious example of this phenomenon is in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's where dysfunctional cells accumulate an assortment of toxic Tau proteins that cause the cell to be attacked by our immune system.

Deep Cleaning

Cellular Deep Cleaning

Autophagy enhancers like Metformin, Rapamycin, and Intermittent Fasting turn on the cell's autophagy machinery to consume these toxic proteins to turn into cellular energy. This is the cell's built-in programming to preserve energy in states of nutrient deprivation, while simultaneously creating a 'deep cleaning' phenomenon.

Research Driven Protocols

Healthspan's longevity protocols emerge from an uncompromising analysis of cutting-edge research, crafted hand-in-hand with leading longevity science experts.

Senescence

Rapamycin

The most powerful tool to stop the acceleration of aging caused by mTOR dysfunction and cellular senescence.

Senescence

Topical Rapamycin for Skin

Targets the senescence of skin cells associated with aging to help skin behave like its younger self.

Senescence

Topical Rapamycin for Hair

Targets the aging process of hair follicle cells to rejuvenate scalp health and promote the regrowth of stronger, more youthful hair.

Energy

Low Dose Naltrexone

A powerful tool to increase energy, maximize endogenous endorphins, and minimize inflammation.

Metabolic

Acarbose

Maximize Metabolism. Optimize Gut Health.

Metabolic

Metformin

A fasting mimetic that targets multiple longevity pathways, optimizes metabolic health, and increases autophagy.

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