How to Add 12 Years to Your Life?
Researchers from the Buck Institute for Age Research in California have revealed that the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ibuprofen may act like the proverbial fountain of youth, at least as far as yeast, lab worms and fruit flies are concerned. The drug extended the lifespan of such creatures by 15 percent, which researchers suggest is comparable to 12 human years. What’s more, according to the study’s lead researcher Dr. Chong He, ibuprofen not only can add 12 years to your life but also longer healthier lives. He said: “We have some preliminary data on worms that showed that this drug also extended the health span in worms. It made them live not just longer but also healthier. You can measure the thrashing of the worms. If they’re healthy, they do have a tendency to thrash a lot, and also we can measure the pumping as they swallow, because if they’re healthy, the pumping is faster.” It would seem upon first glance that ibuprofen’s ability to add 12 years to your life would be due to its anti-inflammatory effects. As you may know, inflammation is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, may promote the formation of fatty plaques in your arteries and contributes to many other chronic diseases, like type 2 diabetes, cancer, obesity and digestive disorders.