First month on low‑dose rapamycin – sleep, energy, and a few side effects

Posted by greg208 in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 2 points, 0 comments.

I started a low‑dose rapamycin cycle about six weeks ago, taking 4 mg once a week as the telemedicine clinic suggested. For a retired firefighter who’s getting a bit slower, the idea of mTOR inhibition sounded like a chemo‑free way to ease the burn‑out. false but the changes I noticed were pretty swift.

Nights I used to be up at 3 am after a hectic shift now feel a dull, but steady sleep pressure – I drift off around 10 pm and wake up refreshed. Energy during the day has been a bit more even; I’m not the sprint‑and‑scream type I was in my thirties, but I can finish a 15‑minute run without feeling the dreaded crash. The downside?

A mouth sore appeared a week after taking the pill – it’s a small white patch that’s gone now, but it’s an alert that vêt. I’ve also read about lipid changes, so I’m getting my cholesterol checked in the next visit. Overall, it feels like a gentle nudge toward the next decade without the heavy trade‑offs.

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