Common Bone Drugs May Also Slow Aging in the Heart and Liver
This study suggests bone drugs may have wider anti-aging effects, but that needs dedicated human trials.
Bisphosphonates are old, widely used drugs for bone loss like osteoporosis. This study found they may do far more than protect bones. In aged mice and in blood from women in a trial, these drugs shifted aging markers toward a younger pattern in the heart, liver, and gut. They also protected human heart cells from becoming worn out and damaged.
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