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Semaglutide to Reduce Calorie Intake Slows Aging in Female Mice, as Might be Expected

Source: Fight Aging! • Published: 09 Sept 2026, 18:39

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Fight Aging!.

Late‑life semaglutide in mice: a research article examining whether appetite‑reducing treatment produces calorie‑restriction‑like effects on aging and healthspan.

Semaglutide to Reduce Calorie Intake Slows Aging in Female Mice, as Might be Expected
Key Takeaways
  • Semaglutide treatment reduced food intake by about 24% in 20-month-old female C57BL/6 mice.
  • Treated mice showed improved physiological function and roughly 15% longer lifespan compared with controls.
  • Semaglutide reduced ageing hallmarks and mirrored many molecular and physiological effects of matched calorie restriction.
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