The starvation hormone, fibroblast growth factor-21, extends lifespan in mice

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DRY FASTING: THE ULTIMATE PATH TO…

Dmitry Dzhagarov, 09 Jul 2014

The starvation hormone, fibroblast growth factor-21, extends lifespan in mice. FGF21 may increase longevity through a mechanism…

A/Prof Bill Warren's Med1 Q&A Page, 23 Oct 2012

FGF-21, a hormone released during fasting, increases longevity when overexpressed in mice fed a normal diet. First…

braces fetish, 19 Oct 2012

OK, so what would stimulate FGF21???QuoteFibroblast growth factor-21 (FGF21) is a hormone secreted by the liver during fasting…

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