This is the deliberate, clinical strategy of modulating specific cellular and molecular signaling pathways that have been scientifically linked to the regulation of aging and healthspan. The objective is to enhance the body’s intrinsic mechanisms for cellular repair, stress resistance, and metabolic efficiency. Key targets include nutrient-sensing pathways like mTOR, AMPK, and sirtuins.
Origin
The term emerges from the rapidly advancing field of geroscience, which studies the molecular mechanisms of aging. It shifts the focus from treating individual age-related diseases to intervening in the fundamental biological processes that drive aging itself. Optimization implies a precision approach based on individual genetic and metabolic data.
Mechanism
Optimization involves interventions such as targeted pharmacological agents, specific dietary modifications like intermittent fasting, and strategic supplementation to influence these master regulatory pathways. For instance, activating AMPK promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolic flexibility, while modulating mTOR can balance cellular growth and repair processes. This sophisticated modulation aims to slow the rate of cellular senescence and maintain youthful function.
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