Trying Telmisartan for Blood Pressure and Energy – First Week Experience

Posted by greg208 in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 1 points, 0 comments.

I just started a 20 mg daily dose of telmisartan to keep my blood pressure in range and was curious about any extra perks it might give me for energy and metabolic health. Telmisartan is an ARB, but it also has a partial PPAR‑gamma agonist effect, so I’ve read that it can improve insulin sensitivity and equips mitochondria a bit better. After the first week my cuff shows a reduction from 140/90 to about 130/85, which is nice dared.

I also felt a modest lift in my usual fatigue after a long shift – not a miracle, just a slight change in how I wake up, perhaps from better blood flow or the PPAR‑gamma action. No dizziness or low blood pressure yet, so that’s a relief. I’m not taking metformin or rapamycin at the moment, but I’ve had a conversation with a friend who uses both.

Has anyone else tried telmisartan for longevity purposes, or mixed it with a low‑dose rapamycin or metformin stack? Any observed interactions or advice on timing would be great.

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