Signal No geroprotector yet proven both safe and effective in humans

Summary

Compounds including metformin and SGLT2 inhibitors show promise in preclinical work, but DFF states plainly that no intervention has been shown both effective and safe at slowing human ageing, with the possible exception of collagen amino acids on limited evidence.

Classification

Main topicBio & Health Tech

Secondary topicsWelfare & Health

Region menusGlobal

Impactscope:global

Time horizon0-3 years (2026-07-25)

Last updated2026-07-29 04:49:52

Evidence 1

Future Opportunities Report: The Global 50 (2026) Dubai Future Foundation page=50;section=Megatrends: Things to Look Out for in the Short-Term 2026 accessed 2026-07-25

Part of trends 1

TrendAdvanced Health and Nutrition3 signals

Directly linked issues 0

No objects.

Relation types: supports

Public id: fm-715cda49ccc1