Category: Supplements
Puerarin Shows Promise in Fighting COPD in Cells
February 14, 2022
Publishing in Aging, a team of researchers has discovered how puerarin, an extract of kudzu, ameliorates chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) signs in cellular cultures by limiting mitophagy: the consumption
Supplement Combo Boosts Working Memory in Older People
January 5, 2022
An open-access human study published in Clinical Nutrition has found that a combination of supplements is beneficial for working memory. Identifying the dietary compounds Specific types of eating patterns have
What Is Quercetin? A Summary of Quercetin
December 20, 2021
Found in many fruits and vegetables, quercetin may have some potential in the context of aging. Here, we take a look at this natural antioxidant and popular dietary supplement. What
What is Metformin? A Summary of N,N-dimethylbiguanide
November 17, 2021
We take a look at this diabetic drug that some researchers think may slow down aging. What is metformin? Metformin is a prescription drug and is available as a tablet
What is Rapamycin? A Summary of Rapamycin
October 8, 2021
We take a look at rapamycin and why some researchers think it could be useful in combating aging. What is rapamycin? Rapamycin is a macrolide, a class of antibiotic that
What is Nicotinamide Riboside? A Summary of NR
September 27, 2021
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is part of the B3 vitamin family. Like other forms of vitamin B3, nicotinamide riboside gets converted into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme essential for life.
What is Resveratrol? A Summary of Resveratrol
August 26, 2021
Probably best known for its presence in grapes and wine, this popular dietary supplement may have a few tricks up its sleeve. What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a
What is Spermidine? A Summary of Spermidine
August 6, 2021
Found in grapefruit, spermidine is one of the more interesting polyamines. Some research suggests that spermidine may slow down aging and promote healthy longevity. What is spermidine? Spermidine is a
What is Berberine? A Summary of Berberine Alkaloid
August 5, 2021
We take a look at berberine, a popular supplement in the life extension community that is often touted as being similar to metformin. What is berberine? Berberine is an ammonium
What is Magnesium? A Summary of Magnesium
July 31, 2021
Magnesium is a common element and is found in a variety of foods, but not everyone gets enough of this essential element, which is vital for cellular processes. What is
What is Alpha-lipoic Acid? A Summary of ALA
July 24, 2021
Alpha-lipoic acid (also known as ALA) is a common supplement, and we take a look at it in the context of aging. What is alpha-lipoic acid? Alpha-lipoic acid is an
What is Arginine? A Summary of L-Arginine
July 23, 2021
Arginine is a popular sports supplement, but could it also be useful in the context of healthy longevity? What is arginine? Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid,
Niacin Tested Against Parkinson’s Disease
July 7, 2021
A clinical trial on the effectiveness of niacin supplementation in Parkinson’s disease patients has recently been published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The link between niacin and Parkinson’s disease Niacin
What is Niacin? A Summary of Nicotinic Acid
July 7, 2021
Niacin is a common dietary supplement with a long research history and more than a few tricks up its sleeve. Recent human trials have shed new light on its possible
What is Pterostilbene? A Summary of Pterostilbene
June 22, 2021
There are few things as tasty as a good blueberry, but science is showing that there could be more health benefits to this delicious fruit than people might think. What
Puerarin Shows Promise in Fighting COPD in Cells
February 14, 2022
Publishing in Aging, a team of researchers has discovered how puerarin, an extract of kudzu, ameliorates chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) signs in cellular cultures by limiting mitophagy: the consumption of mitochondria by cells. When autophagy isn’t a good thing Mitophagy is a subset of autophagy,
Supplement Combo Boosts Working Memory in Older People
January 5, 2022
An open-access human study published in Clinical Nutrition has found that a combination of supplements is beneficial for working memory. Identifying the dietary compounds Specific types of eating patterns have been associated with improved memory and cognition. The authors highlight some of the specific dietary components
What Is Quercetin? A Summary of Quercetin
December 20, 2021
Found in many fruits and vegetables, quercetin may have some potential in the context of aging. Here, we take a look at this natural antioxidant and popular dietary supplement. What is quercetin? Quercetin is a natural flavonoid, which makes it part of a large family of
What is Metformin? A Summary of N,N-dimethylbiguanide
November 17, 2021
We take a look at this diabetic drug that some researchers think may slow down aging. What is metformin? Metformin is a prescription drug and is available as a tablet or an oral solution. It is a commonly used first-line medication for the treatment of type
What is Rapamycin? A Summary of Rapamycin
October 8, 2021
We take a look at rapamycin and why some researchers think it could be useful in combating aging. What is rapamycin? Rapamycin is a macrolide, a class of antibiotic that includes erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin. Rapamycin exhibits potent antitumor and immunosuppressive activity. Where is rapamycin
What is Nicotinamide Riboside? A Summary of NR
September 27, 2021
Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is part of the B3 vitamin family. Like other forms of vitamin B3, nicotinamide riboside gets converted into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme essential for life. For this reason, it is often called a NAD+ precursor because it is part of the
What is Resveratrol? A Summary of Resveratrol
August 26, 2021
Probably best known for its presence in grapes and wine, this popular dietary supplement may have a few tricks up its sleeve. What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol. It is a phytoalexin, a growth-inhibiting substance created by plant tissues in
What is Spermidine? A Summary of Spermidine
August 6, 2021
Found in grapefruit, spermidine is one of the more interesting polyamines. Some research suggests that spermidine may slow down aging and promote healthy longevity. What is spermidine? Spermidine is a polyamine, meaning it has two or more primary amino groups. It is naturally occurring and is widely
What is Berberine? A Summary of Berberine Alkaloid
August 5, 2021
We take a look at berberine, a popular supplement in the life extension community that is often touted as being similar to metformin. What is berberine? Berberine is an ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids. It is part of a group of naturally
What is Magnesium? A Summary of Magnesium
July 31, 2021
Magnesium is a common element and is found in a variety of foods, but not everyone gets enough of this essential element, which is vital for cellular processes. What is magnesium? Magnesium is an important mineral which plays a key role in hundreds of enzyme reactions
What is Alpha-lipoic Acid? A Summary of ALA
July 24, 2021
Alpha-lipoic acid (also known as ALA) is a common supplement, and we take a look at it in the context of aging. What is alpha-lipoic acid? Alpha-lipoic acid is an organosulfur (an organic compound that contains sulfur) derived from caprylic acid (also known as octanoic acid).
What is Arginine? A Summary of L-Arginine
July 23, 2021
Arginine is a popular sports supplement, but could it also be useful in the context of healthy longevity? What is arginine? Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid, a building block used to make proteins, that plays an important role in regulating blood flow.
Niacin Tested Against Parkinson’s Disease
July 7, 2021
A clinical trial on the effectiveness of niacin supplementation in Parkinson’s disease patients has recently been published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. The link between niacin and Parkinson’s disease Niacin is a form of vitamin B3 that is commonly manufactured as a dietary supplement. Patients with
What is Niacin? A Summary of Nicotinic Acid
July 7, 2021
Niacin is a common dietary supplement with a long research history and more than a few tricks up its sleeve. Recent human trials have shed new light on its possible role in addressing mitochondrial dysfunction and aging. What is niacin? Niacin is a form of water-soluble
What is Pterostilbene? A Summary of Pterostilbene
June 22, 2021
There are few things as tasty as a good blueberry, but science is showing that there could be more health benefits to this delicious fruit than people might think. What is Pterostilbene? Pterostilbene (trans-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxystilbene) is a naturally occurring polyphenol, a type of molecule that occurs in