This, in turn, boosts metabolic rate and activates a gene known as sirtuin-1 (SIRT1), also referred to as the "longevity gene." SIRT1 is involved in reducing the risk of various conditions such as diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, neurodegeneration, and cancer.
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You can inject it into: The abdomen (at least 2 inches from your belly button) The front of the thighs The back of the upper arm Rotate injection sites weekly to avoid irritation