Chapter
Metformin vs Rapamycin: A Comparison
52:21 - 54:47 (02:26)
This snippet discusses the difference between Metformin and Rapamycin stating that Metformin is more tolerable while Rapamycin acts in all tissues.
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The mTOR pathway is responsible for detecting amino acids and glucose, and generating energy.
52:21 - 53:19 (00:58)
mTOR pathway
Summary
The mTOR pathway is responsible for detecting amino acids and glucose, and generating energy. Metformin can inhibit the mTOR pathway upstream by inhibiting the mitochondria, similar to rapamycin's direct attack on mTOR.
ChapterMetformin vs Rapamycin: A Comparison
Episode#193: My Life Extension Pilgrimage to Easter Island
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker is talking about the benefits of metformin and rapamycin.
53:19 - 54:47 (01:28)
Science/Tech
Summary
The speaker is talking about the benefits of metformin and rapamycin. Metformin is a drug that is used to treat diabetes. Rapamycin is a drug that is used to treat liver cancer.