This, in turn, boosts metabolic rate and activates a gene known as sirtuin-1 (SIRT1), also referred to as the "longevity gene." SIRT1 is involved in reducing the risk of various conditions such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer.
Reported outcomes include weight change, energy, appetite, and health markers, but have not been independently verified
[7] Adiponectin +47%, leptin 54%
The theoretical cancer risk from telomerase activation is the main long-term concern
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