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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29
Semaglutide Slowed Biological Aging in HIV Patients Over 8 Months, Early Study Finds
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29

Semaglutide Slowed Biological Aging in HIV Patients Over 8 Months, Early Study Finds

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 29

Summary

  • Eight months of semaglutide appeared to slow biological aging in people with HIV and lipohypertrophy, based on blood biomarkers in a preliminary study led by UC San Diego's Michael Corley.
  • The trial tested a long-hyped idea that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound might extend health span, an area where academic evidence has so far been limited.
  • People with HIV were chosen because the infection is linked to accelerated aging, making them a useful group for detecting whether the drug shows an age-related signal.
  • GLP-1 drugs already have established benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control and cardiovascular, liver and kidney health, which researchers say could support a broader longevity case if future studies confirm it.

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