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“Psychedelics Psychedelic drugs, a class of hallucinogenic compounds that includes lysergic acid diethylamide, otherwise known as LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, and others, have long been known for their psychoactive properties.”

“Military veterans, especially those engaging in special operations, are at greater risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). A recent study found that psychedelic drugs reduce the symptoms associated with PTSD and TBI and improve cognition in special operations veterans.”

“Findings from a recent clinical trial indicate that a new drug may help manage the symptoms of the disease and extend their lifespan. The phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involved more than 400 people aged 12 years and older who have cystic fibrosis.”

“Metformin bioavailability and dosing Metformin has been described as a high-dose, low potency, modest net efficacy drug. At oral doses of 500 to 1,500 milligrams, metformin is 50 to 60 percent bioavailable.”

“This study was not a randomized controlled trial which, of course, means causation cannot be established. However, the anticholinergic drugs were prescribed for a wide-range of conditions including depression, bladder conditions, and Parkinson's disease.”

“Evidence suggests that casual use of rapamycin (outside of clinical need) carries considerable risks. However, if a person chooses to take rapamycin, they should consider taking it in a pulsatile (non-continuous) manner, as with most anti-aging drugs.”

“Although senolytic drugs hold a lot of promise for anti-aging treatments in the future, they may also pose a risk to health if misused. Senescence expert Dr. Judith Campisi, had this to say about the safety of senolytic drugs compared to lifestyle interventions.”

“Another group of mice that had developed atherosclerotic plaques was treated with the same drug cocktail for two months. The authors of the study observed vascular improvements in both groups of animals.”

“Allometric scaling should not be applied to scaling adult doses to children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established guidelines for determining doses for humans – referred to as the human equivalent dose – in clinical trials.”

“Cholesterol-reducing effects of berberine Statins are typically the first drug of choice for improving lipid profiles, especially among people who are at risk for cardiovascular disease. However, as many as 10 to 20 percent of people taking the drugs experience complications, including myopathy (muscle damage) or liver damage.”