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Activation of AMPK by dietary restriction or compounds like metformin extends lifespan by inhibiting mTOR and promoting mitochondrial biogenesis.

Dietary restriction activates AMPK, which improves mitochondrial health and extends lifespan. If strict dieting is not feasible, compounds like metformin (which activate AMPK) or time-restricted eating may offer similar metabolic benefits.

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Long-term and acute DR activates AMPK... Like rapamycin, a key outcome of both DR and activated AMPK is the inhibition and suppression of mTOR signaling... AMPK regulates mitochondrial biogenesis by controlling the expression of mitochondrial genes.
Mansour Akbari et al. · Ageing Research Reviews · 2019

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Strong evidence from model organisms and known effects of metformin/DR in humans.

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Mitochondria in the signaling pathways that control longevity and health span

Mansour Akbari et al. · Ageing Research Reviews · 2019

DOI 10.1016/j.arr.2019.100940

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