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Acarbose

“Acarbose blunts my post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing carbohydrate absorption and improving my insulin dynamics, making it a valuable tool for metabolic health.”

Bryan Johnson
– Bryan Johnson
What Bryan takesSupport longevitySupport weight loss

Acarbose

From $25/mo*$40/mo

Can slow how fast you digest carbs, supporting steadier blood sugar and lower insulin levels after eating.

HSA/FSA reimbursable
Founded by Bryan Johnson
No insurance required
Fast, discreet shipping
Licensed US pharmacies
Unlimited follow-up with licensed physicians
HSA/FSA reimbursable
No insurance required
Licensed US pharmacies
Founded by Bryan Johnson
Fast, discreet shipping
Unlimited follow-up with licensed physicians

$0

Membership fees

Get Started

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*Billed quarterly with a three-month commitment paid up front.

“Acarbose blunts my post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing carbohydrate absorption and improving my insulin dynamics, making it a valuable tool for metabolic health.”

Bryan Johnson
– Bryan Johnson

Why Acarbose

Every carb creates a spike. Acarbose can smooth the curve.

With acarbose
Without acarbose

Can blunt post-meal blood sugar spikes

In a placebo-controlled trial, peak blood sugar at 90 min post-meal dropped from 19.0 to 15.5 mmol/L.

Source: Chiasson et al., Annals of Internal Medicine (1994)


Charts and graphics are illustrative representations intended to communicate published research findings and the known pharmacologic properties of the referenced medication. Visualizations may simplify, normalize, or model study data for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as guarantees of individual clinical outcomes or expected results.

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HOW ACARBOSE WORKS

Helps slow carb digestion.

Acarbose works in the gut to slow how quickly carbohydrates from food are broken down into sugar. This can lead to steadier blood sugar after meals and may support beneficial changes in gut health.

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Carbohydrate digestion slowed

When you eat starchy or sugary foods, enzymes in your small intestine rapidly break them down into simple sugars. Acarbose works by temporarily blocking these enzymes, so carbohydrates break down more slowly and sugar enters your bloodstream more gradually instead of all at once.

Smoother blood sugar response

Slower carb digestion can help reduce the blood sugar spike that typically follows a meal. This also means your body may need to release less insulin in response, which helps lessen strain on your pancreas over time.

Acarbose

Beneficial effects in the lower gut

Slow-digesting carbs travel to your lower gut, where they trigger a hormone that steadies your blood sugar. They also feed good gut bacteria, which turn them into nutrients that can help keep your gut lining healthy.

Acarbose

Carbohydrate digestion slowed

When you eat starchy or sugary foods, enzymes in your small intestine rapidly break them down into simple sugars. Acarbose works by temporarily blocking these enzymes, so carbohydrates break down more slowly and sugar enters your bloodstream more gradually instead of all at once.

Smoother blood sugar response

Slower carb digestion can help reduce the blood sugar spike that typically follows a meal. This also means your body may need to release less insulin in response, which helps lessen strain on your pancreas over time.

Beneficial effects in the lower gut

Slow-digesting carbs travel to your lower gut, where they trigger a hormone that steadies your blood sugar. They also feed good gut bacteria, which turn them into nutrients that can help keep your gut lining healthy.

How Immortals Medicine works

From intake to your door in three to seven days

Get Started

The same prescription framework as Bryan Johnson's medical team.

  1. Person completing a medical intake on their phone
    Step 1

    Medical intake

    Answer a guided set of questions covering your medical history, current medications, goals, and treatment preferences.

    A few minutes
  2. A physician reviewing a patient intake
    Step 2

    Doctor review

    A U.S.-licensed, board-certified physician reviews your intake and recommends a medication, if appropriate.*

    Within 72 hours
  3. A discreet medication package at a doorstep
    Step 3

    Fast shipping

    Approved medications ship directly to your door in discreet packaging.

    2-5 business days
  4. Person messaging their doctor from home
    Step 4

    Unlimited messaging

    Your doctor is available by message any time for additional support. Video consults available.

    Up to 12 months
Get Started

The same prescription framework as Bryan Johnson's medical team.

*Some states may require a synchronous audio and/or video consultation prior to a prescription being approved.

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Proactive care

Doctor-led treatment plans designed around your goals. No wait lists. No insurance required.

Transparent pricing

No membership fees, no hidden costs. You pay only after a doctor prescribes treatment.

Board-certified doctors

Access to specialist physicians, licensed in your state. Unlimited messaging for up to 12 months.

Curated by longevity experts

Every protocol is built by medical experts, based on longevity research from Bryan Johnson's science team.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions, answered

This page is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medication eligibility and prescriptions are determined solely by licensed medical providers based on clinical appropriateness. Not all individuals will qualify for medication-based treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any wellness program

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  1. Home
  2. Lose weight
  3. Acarbose
Acarbose

“Acarbose blunts my post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing carbohydrate absorption and improving my insulin dynamics, making it a valuable tool for metabolic health.”

Bryan Johnson
– Bryan Johnson
What Bryan takesSupport longevitySupport weight loss

Acarbose

From $25/mo*$40/mo

Can slow how fast you digest carbs, supporting steadier blood sugar and lower insulin levels after eating.

HSA/FSA reimbursable
Founded by Bryan Johnson
No insurance required
Fast, discreet shipping
Licensed US pharmacies
Unlimited follow-up with licensed physicians
HSA/FSA reimbursable
No insurance required
Licensed US pharmacies
Founded by Bryan Johnson
Fast, discreet shipping
Unlimited follow-up with licensed physicians

$0

Membership fees

Get Started

Not sure? Take the quiz

*Billed quarterly with a three-month commitment paid up front.

“Acarbose blunts my post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing carbohydrate absorption and improving my insulin dynamics, making it a valuable tool for metabolic health.”

Bryan Johnson
– Bryan Johnson

Why Acarbose

Every carb creates a spike. Acarbose can smooth the curve.

With acarbose
Without acarbose

Can blunt post-meal blood sugar spikes

In a placebo-controlled trial, peak blood sugar at 90 min post-meal dropped from 19.0 to 15.5 mmol/L.

Source: Chiasson et al., Annals of Internal Medicine (1994)


Charts and graphics are illustrative representations intended to communicate published research findings and the known pharmacologic properties of the referenced medication. Visualizations may simplify, normalize, or model study data for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as guarantees of individual clinical outcomes or expected results.

Get Started

HOW ACARBOSE WORKS

Helps slow carb digestion.

Acarbose works in the gut to slow how quickly carbohydrates from food are broken down into sugar. This can lead to steadier blood sugar after meals and may support beneficial changes in gut health.

connector
connector
connector

Carbohydrate digestion slowed

When you eat starchy or sugary foods, enzymes in your small intestine rapidly break them down into simple sugars. Acarbose works by temporarily blocking these enzymes, so carbohydrates break down more slowly and sugar enters your bloodstream more gradually instead of all at once.

Smoother blood sugar response

Slower carb digestion can help reduce the blood sugar spike that typically follows a meal. This also means your body may need to release less insulin in response, which helps lessen strain on your pancreas over time.

Acarbose

Beneficial effects in the lower gut

Slow-digesting carbs travel to your lower gut, where they trigger a hormone that steadies your blood sugar. They also feed good gut bacteria, which turn them into nutrients that can help keep your gut lining healthy.

Acarbose

Carbohydrate digestion slowed

When you eat starchy or sugary foods, enzymes in your small intestine rapidly break them down into simple sugars. Acarbose works by temporarily blocking these enzymes, so carbohydrates break down more slowly and sugar enters your bloodstream more gradually instead of all at once.

Smoother blood sugar response

Slower carb digestion can help reduce the blood sugar spike that typically follows a meal. This also means your body may need to release less insulin in response, which helps lessen strain on your pancreas over time.

Beneficial effects in the lower gut

Slow-digesting carbs travel to your lower gut, where they trigger a hormone that steadies your blood sugar. They also feed good gut bacteria, which turn them into nutrients that can help keep your gut lining healthy.

How Immortals Medicine works

From intake to your door in three to seven days

Get Started

The same prescription framework as Bryan Johnson's medical team.

  1. Person completing a medical intake on their phone
    Step 1

    Medical intake

    Answer a guided set of questions covering your medical history, current medications, goals, and treatment preferences.

    A few minutes
  2. A physician reviewing a patient intake
    Step 2

    Doctor review

    A U.S.-licensed, board-certified physician reviews your intake and recommends a medication, if appropriate.*

    Within 72 hours
  3. A discreet medication package at a doorstep
    Step 3

    Fast shipping

    Approved medications ship directly to your door in discreet packaging.

    2-5 business days
  4. Person messaging their doctor from home
    Step 4

    Unlimited messaging

    Your doctor is available by message any time for additional support. Video consults available.

    Up to 12 months
Get Started

The same prescription framework as Bryan Johnson's medical team.

*Some states may require a synchronous audio and/or video consultation prior to a prescription being approved.

Keep exploring longevity.

Tirzepatide Microdose (Injections)

Tirzepatide Microdose (Injections)

Activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors.

Get StartedLearn More
Semaglutide Microdose (Injections)

Semaglutide Microdose (Injections)

Activates the GLP-1 pathway at lower doses.

Get StartedLearn More
Sermorelin (Injections)

Sermorelin (Injections)

Stimulates the pituitary gland's natural release of growth hormone.

Get StartedLearn More
NAD+ (Injections)

NAD+ (Injections)

Can replenish NAD+ levels, which naturally decline with age.

Get StartedLearn More
Glutathione (Injections)

Glutathione (Injections)

Can help defend cells against oxidative damage.

Get StartedLearn More
NAD+ (Nasal Spray)

NAD+ (Nasal Spray)

Can replenish NAD+ levels, which naturally decline with age.

Get StartedLearn More
Glutathione (Nasal Spray)

Glutathione (Nasal Spray)

Can help defend cells against oxidative damage.

Get StartedLearn More
Peptide Skin Complex (4-in-1)

Peptide Skin Complex (4-in-1)

Helps reduce fine lines, fade dark spots, and brighten skin tone.

Get StartedLearn More

Why Immortals Medicine

Precision medicine protocols to support longevity

Proactive care

Doctor-led treatment plans designed around your goals. No wait lists. No insurance required.

Transparent pricing

No membership fees, no hidden costs. You pay only after a doctor prescribes treatment.

Board-certified doctors

Access to specialist physicians, licensed in your state. Unlimited messaging for up to 12 months.

Curated by longevity experts

Every protocol is built by medical experts, based on longevity research from Bryan Johnson's science team.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions, answered

This page is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medication eligibility and prescriptions are determined solely by licensed medical providers based on clinical appropriateness. Not all individuals will qualify for medication-based treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before beginning any wellness program