Tag: Cellular aging

In 2020, an estimated 3.8 million Americans aged 12 or older had a stimulant use disorder [1.7.2]. While prescribed for ADHD, a common question is, **Does Adderall age you?** The answer involves indirect effects from its side effects, not direct cellular aging [1.2.2].

In studies involving aged rats, exposure to nanomolar concentrations of the tetrapeptide Livagen significantly increased the rate of protein synthesis in liver cell cultures, almost matching the levels of young rat liver cells. This finding highlights its potential as a bioregulatory peptide, a class of short-chain amino acids investigated for their role in regulating various cellular processes.

Certain medications, such as corticosteroids and diuretics, can accelerate the aging process by impacting skin health and cellular function. Understanding **what medications age you** is the first step toward mitigating these unintended side effects.