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Posted by iforgotmypassword on January 28, 2006, at 17:39:45
aging in the brain, does it also help aging cosmetically and physically?
Posted by Phillipa on January 28, 2006, at 18:25:33
In reply to does selegiline help with aging other than..., posted by iforgotmypassword on January 28, 2006, at 17:39:45
What is it I could use something for aging! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on January 28, 2006, at 19:49:18
In reply to Re: does selegiline help with aging other than... » iforgotmypassword, posted by Phillipa on January 28, 2006, at 18:25:33
It does have general anti-aging effects. While unconfirmed in humans, it extends the life of mice fairly consistantly.
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Posted by willyee on January 28, 2006, at 19:58:28
In reply to does selegiline help with aging other than..., posted by iforgotmypassword on January 28, 2006, at 17:39:45
> aging in the brain, does it also help aging cosmetically and physically?
Lol dont we all wish huh? No deprenyls age protecting prerties are due to the cognitve effects it has,supposedly it protects the brain not sure if its just dopamine from age detoriation,this is a lamons term explantion,im sure the more articulate here can go more into detail.
The difference is for agigin would require non anti depressant doses,agiging rquires only a mere 1 mg every few days.
But again far as i am almost sure deprenyls age protecting effects are due to its cognitive saving effects on the brain,and degradtion over years,lot of people use it as a smart drug who say it helps them feel like a young man again,smart as a tack.
Posted by linkadge on January 28, 2006, at 21:31:15
In reply to Re: does selegiline help with aging other than..., posted by willyee on January 28, 2006, at 19:58:28
There is plenty of information available at:
The anti-aging effects of selegeline have been demonstrated in a few animal species. Selegeline exerts dopaminergic neuroprotection in the aging brain. It increases the activity of several antioxidant systems.
An article on its effects in aging, and the proposed mechanisms.
http://selegiline.com/deplong.html
http://biopsychiatry.com/ratdep.htmSelegeline also has positive effects on the immune system, modulating cytokine biosynthesis.
http://selegiline.com/immune.htm
I've also read other articles showing its ability to extend the sexual lifespan of several animals. I will try and locate these studies.
The first link also suggests that immune system & anti-cancer properties may also be relavant to anti-aging effects.
Although longevity studies in humans are lacking, there are many persons who are not waiting for positive data. The Life Extension Foundation supports the use of selegeline to counteract aging in general.
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