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This Supplement Is Older Than Life - And May Help You Live Longer | Lifespan - S2, Ep. 9

Source: Youtube — David Sinclair • Published: 19 Sept 2026, 13:12

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Youtube — David Sinclair.

A podcast episode examines glycine, its biological roles, and evidence linking supplementation to tissue repair, cognition, cardiovascular outcomes, and longevity in models.

This Supplement Is Older Than Life - And May Help You Live Longer | Lifespan - S2, Ep. 9
Key Takeaways
  • Glycine supplementation supports collagen synthesis and may improve skin and tissue repair.
  • Animal studies show glycine supplementation extends lifespan and reverses several aging hallmarks.
  • Human evidence links glycine to improved memory, better stroke recovery, and reduced heart attack risk.
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