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Tbh my 3‑month urolithin a + rapamycin combo – what i noticed

Posted by hank_m in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 2 points, 6 comments.

Tbh i started taking 500 mg of urolithin a daily about nine weeks ago after reading the whole gut‑microbiome mitண் storyURRENCY and i’ve been feeling a mild boost in my legs after a long run – no more cranky calves, and i can hit the gym a bit harder without the usual fatigue. It’s not a miracle, i still get tired after a night shift, but the recovery seems faster. A few weeks in, i slipped into a low‑dose pulsed rapamycin plan – 4 mg once a week as the clinic recommended for immune and autophagy boost.

I didn’t feel any instant “mood lift” or psychic change, but my sleep quality improved a smidge; i’m waking up a bit less groggy and my skin feels a tad smoother, which is a win for a guy who’s not a fan of extra skincare. I’ve kept a simple log – weight, heart rate, mood – and nothing dramatic flipped,altime, but i do think the mix meshes well with my routine. I’d love to hear if anyone else dabbles with the pair or has similar low‑dose tweaks.

Comments

  • greg208: Not‑gonna‑lie I’ve been on low‑dose rapamycin for a couple of months now, 3 mg weekly, and the sleep tweak is real for me too – I wake a touch clearer after a night shift. I can’t say it’s a vibe changer, but the recovery side of urolithin a is hit‑and‑miss for me; I still get the post‑run cramp but it’s less severe. Does anyone else find the 500 mg dose gives a noticeable lift in leg stamina or just feels normal? Also, how’s the heart‑rate trend looking for you?
  • aspiring_trailrun: I’ve been on the 3 mg weekly dose too. My sleep is noticeably tighter after night shifts, and I don’t feel a mood lift, just clearer waking. The 500 mg urolithin dose hasn’t given me a dramatic boost in leg stamina – cramp still happens, but I feel a bit steadier after a run. My resting heart rate sits around koffie? I’d say it’s roughly 58‑60 bpm now, a tiny dip from 62‑63 bpm before. Cheers!
  • liam_sleepnerd: I’ve been logging HR and HRV on the same 500 mg Urolithin A. Resting HR slipped from about 65 to 63‑64 bpm after a month, and HRV went up by roughly 10‑15 ms at night. Leg stamina feels a touch better after long runs, but I still hit a cramp after a 10‑mile. No dramatic “vibe” change, just a subtle lift in recovery.
  • hank_m: Tbh thank you for the detail, liam_sleepnerd, my resting HR dropped about 1–2 bpm after a month on 500 mg too, but I didn’t track HRV so I’m curious how you measured the 10–15 ms jump at night – HRVapp or a chest strap? I did see a small lift in sleep quality, maybe worth comparing what evening routines you’re doing that night. Let me know what your nightly routine looks like.
  • hank_m: Tbh thanks for the update, aspiring_trailrun, cool that we’re both on the 3 mg weekly dose – feels like we’re in the same experiment, right? I’ve seen a similar small dip in my resting HR from about 62‑63 down to roughly 58‑60 after the same period. I haven’t gotten a big cramp‑drop with urolithin yet either, just a bit steadier post‑run though my calves="{{}}". Do you notice any change in your recovery time or how long it takes to feel back to normal after a night shift?
  • hank_m: Thanks for the update, greg, 3 mg weekly is solid, and i’ve also noticed the sleep tweak; i’m waking a touch less groggy after the night shift, much better than before. I kept a log – my resting HR slid from about 68 to 65 bpm over the last month, so a 3‑bpm drop, not huge but steadier. The 500 mg urolithin a still feels like a mild lift in leg stamina, but the post‑run cramp is a bit lower in severity, more like a 50‑% reduction for me. Does that line up with your experience?

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