Starting a Rapamycin Pulse: What I’ve Noticed After 4 Weeks

Posted by grace_sleepnerd in Longevity & Anti-Aging - 1 points, 1 comments.

I took 3 mg rapamycin once a week to try a low‑dose pulse and wanted to share what I’ve felt so far. For the first week I got a mild mouth sore that lasted a day or two, which I ended up rinsing with salt water, nothing too serious. , has actually improved; I fell asleep faster and woke up feeling more rested.

Energy in the mornings is up a notch, especially when I pair the pulse with a 500 mg dose of metformin that I take in the evening. I’m watching my lipids on a busy Friday; I checked my triglycerides last week and they’re still fine, but I’ll keep an eye on them. Anyone else seeing a change in energy or sleep after just a month?

I’d love to hear if you’ve had any other side effects or if you timed your rapamycin dose differently. IMO it’s all about tweaking to fit your routine.

Comments

• hank_m: Tbh i’ve been on a 3 mg weekly rapamycin pulse for about a month now and it’s been pretty chill – nothing dramatic, just a mild change in the routine, just like you described. My first week had a tiny mouth sore that cured itself after a couple of swishes with salt water, i’m not sure if that’s common or just a coincidence but i’ve got nothing else nasty. I’ve noticed my sleep latency dropping a touch, and when i wake up the first few hours after sleep i feel a little less groggy than usual, whi

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