So what if SiRT1 is the key to longevity, cell health, increased metabolism, etc? It seems that almost every day more and more studies are coming out linking SiRT1 to better health. If in fact it is the key to all of these things then who will benefit from it? I'd like to think it will be "us!"
Most people think of the research surrounding SiRT1 as "voodoo", or something that just seems to good to be true. Those people seem to forget that at one time scientists who found anti-biotics were told they were crazy as well. Now it is the most commonly prescribed drug of our time. I like to keep an open mind about these things and want to believe the research being done makes sense and "could" work. If you think about what SiRT1 does it makes sense. If we can activate "something" that tells our cells to fight to stay alive instead of die then why wouldn't that be a benefit to us?
Just the potential of this being the case makes it worth while to continue studying it and hopefully at some time garner support in the form of money. Money is needed for research and whether it comes from the government, big pharma, or individuals it is needed for the "potentials" of what we could receive from this research; healthier lives for longer.
I am hopeful that companies like Sirtris Pharma (now a part of GlaxoSmithKline) can take there research with resveratrol and create positive, more natural, pharmaceuticals. Anyone interested in SiRT1, longevity, calorie restriction, or just better health in general should take some time to check out Sirtris Pharma and the work they are doing. Visit their website for detailed information regarding their studies.
Just my two cents!
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