Feb 7, 2026Acarbose and Longevity: ITP Lifespan Data, Postprandial Glucose Control, and Gut Microbiome EffectsAcarbose extended lifespan in male mice more than any other drug in the ITP study. Its alpha-glucosidase inhibition reduces postprandial glucose spikes and feeds colonic bacteria, improving microbiome composition. Human longevity use is off-label and based on mechanistic extrapolation.