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Potential benefits envisioned from rapamycin included reductions in biological age, organ-specific aging markers, and improvements to the immune system and skin rejuvenation. Yet, caution was warranted due to its dual inhibition of mTORC2, which could lead to side effects such as metabolic disruptions, immune suppression, and diminishing muscle gains.
Facing the Side Effects
Armed with knowledge of rapamycin's risks and hoping for its longevity benefits, the narrator embarked on a carefully monitored dosing regimen. Various protocols were tested to ascertain the optimal balance between therapeutic effects and side effects. This included variations in pill counting and monitoring blood concentrations after dosing.