Acarbose
Regulates post-meal glucose spikes. Prescription only.
Dose & timing
- 200 mg — with morning meal
- 200 mg — with dinner
Why it appeared in the archived stack
α-glucosidase inhibitor that flattens postprandial glucose. Studied as a longevity intervention (extended median lifespan in male mice in the NIA Interventions Testing Program); Bryan takes it with each meal that contains carbs.
Acarbose only acts in-meal — it competes for α-glucosidase as carbs hit the gut — so each carbohydrate-containing meal needs its own dose. Bryan's afternoon "dinner" is one of his two main meals.
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FAQ
Can I buy Acarbose on Amazon?
No. Acarbose is a prescription item, so it isn't sold on Amazon and this page provides no purchase links. Talk to a qualified doctor before considering it.
What dose of Acarbose appeared in the January 2024 protocol?
200 mg — with morning meal; 200 mg — with dinner.
Why did Acarbose appear in the archived stack?
α-glucosidase inhibitor that flattens postprandial glucose. Studied as a longevity intervention (extended median lifespan in male mice in the NIA Interventions Testing Program); Bryan takes it with each meal that contains carbs.