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UC San Diego Study: GLP-1 Drug May Slow Biological Aging

17 June 2026 08:35

A UC San Diego study suggests that semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, may slow biological aging. - The study analyzed data from over 100 adults living with HIV who had excess abdominal fat.

- Participants taking semaglutide showed signs of slower biological aging over 32 weeks. - Researchers found changes in DNA markers linked to inflammation and organ health.

- Lead researcher Michael Corley cautions that larger studies are needed and that diet and exercise remain the benchmark for optimal aging.

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