Rapamycin weekly dosing: my 6 weeks of immune boosts and sleep tweaks

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

Tbh i started rapamycin 3 mg once a week about six weeks ago after hearing a few threads about its mTOR inhibition and immune rejuvenation benefits, and i made a log to see what happened. The first dose left an odd mouth sore that lasted a couple of days but that was the only nasty side effect i noted, no big GI upset or elevated lipids like some people warn about. After the second dose i started noticing how my sleep quality improved – i fell asleep faster, woke less in the middle of the night, and felt more refreshed the next morning, which for a freelance writer like i who often works late nights is a pretty big deal.

The immune boost came into play when i got my flu vaccine last month; i got a stronger antibody titer during the follow‑up than i’d seen in the past, which made me feel less worried about catching a cold during the winter. The energy levels were steady, no crash or jitter. I keep a simple routine: take the pill on a Sunday night, have a balanced dinner with some fat for absorption, then sleep in a dark room. I’m still curious about the long‑term effects, but if i had to recommend a starting point for someone looking to get a mild window‑cleaning effect and better sleep, i’d say a 3 mg dose once a week, but talk to a clinician first.

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