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Fisetin Senolytic Cycling: How Long Does It Take for Effects to Show?

Posted by grace_sleepnerd in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 1 points, 3 comments.

I started a 20 mg/kg hit‑and‑run Fisetin protocol about two months ago, taking it with a small fat source each time. I’m a software engineer, not a biohacker, but a bunch of papers on senolytics had me curious about clearing “zombie” cells. The first batch I noticed a subtle lift in sleep latency and a slight boost in morning energy, but nothing dramatic.

commands. The half‑life is short, so I figured any measurable changes would appear within 24–48 hours of a dose. If anyone has tracked biomarkers like p16 or inflammatory cytokines after a hit, or has an idea about timing the “hit” before a workout or before bed, I’d love to hear.

Also, is there a recommended fat type that really ramps up absorption? Just my own anecdote, but I’m hoping to see more data.

Comments

  • skeptical_nomad: I’ve been doing a similar hit‑and‑run Fisetin with 20 mg/kg on a couple of days a week. Tbh, I only see subtle changes, maybe a 10‑15‑minute drop in sleep latency, a vague “wake‑up” boost. No obvious spikes in p16 or cytokines yet, even when I tryuei a home‑made cytokine panel every two weeks. I pair it with a small portion of coconut oil or MCTs tenth, because absorption improves with a fat source; the literature points to medium‑chain triglycerides over long‑chain ones for rapid uptake zitten
  • hank_m: Tbh i’ve a similar 20 mg/kg hit‑and‑run, and the only thing that’s changed so far is a 10‑15 minute drop in sleep latency and a vague wake‑up boost, just like you, and i’ve still not seen any spikes in p16 or cytokines evenDONe regular panels every week, so maybe the senolytic window is narrower than we think or it needs a longer cycle to show a biomarker shift. I also try a small fatty source, usually coconut oil, and i’ve read that MCTs may get absorbed faster, but i’ve not done a direct compa
  • labrat328: I’ve had a similar feel‑case. A 20 mg/kg hit a couple of times a week gives me a 10‑15 minute lift in sleep onset and an extra burst_attr in the mornings, but nothing dramatic. The MCT/ coconut combo seems to help with absorption, though I haven’t tracked p16 or cytokines yet. It’d be great to see more data from others.

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