Metformin and Anti-Aging

[pismoduo]

An interesting article came across my Facebook feed this morning:

Metformin Could Increase Human Lifespan to 120 Years

So far they're going on some test results from roundworms and anecdotal evidence from individuals who take Metformin, but a trial is planned for next winter in the US.

[TheEleventhHour]

Wow! That is really interesting. Though in all honesty I would have no desire to live until 120 if given the choice.

[pismoduo]

Dec 2, 2015 12:24:01 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

Wow! That is really interesting. Though in all honesty I would have no desire to live until 120 if given the choice.

If I could maintain a relatively active lifestyle and the majority of my mental faculties while doing it, I totally would.

[gabride2010]

I agree pismoduo. If I could live independently, still lead an active life, and properly care for myself, then I would be ok with living to 120.

[TheEleventhHour]

Dec 2, 2015 12:26:10 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

Dec 2, 2015 12:24:01 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

Wow! That is really interesting. Though in all honesty I would have no desire to live until 120 if given the choice.

If I could maintain a relatively active lifestyle and the majority of my mental faculties while doing it, I totally would.

Fair point. I certainly wouldn't want to be that old and have health issues. I also think having people around you being able to stay that old as well makes a difference. Most of my patients who are in their 90s often express feeling lonely because their spouse and a lot of friends are gone. Obviously you have younger family but it isn't always the same feeling.

[pismoduo]

Dec 2, 2015 12:34:53 GMT -5 TheEleventhHour said:

Dec 2, 2015 12:26:10 GMT -5 pismoduo said:

If I could maintain a relatively active lifestyle and the majority of my mental faculties while doing it, I totally would.

Fair point. I certainly wouldn't want to be that old and have health issues. I also think having people around you being able to stay that old as well makes a difference. Most of my patients who are in their 90s often express feeling lonely because their spouse and a lot of friends are gone. Obviously you have younger family but it isn't always the same feeling.

That's true. I wouldn't want to be the only person I knew living that long, for sure.

[pismoduo]

Dec 2, 2015 12:40:54 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

...Does this mean retirement age will go up to 100?

Not until the Boomers and Gen X are gone, probably. They're clinging desperately to that "retire at 65" thing.