Category: Supplements
What is Creatine? A Summary of Methylguanidine Acetic Acid
June 15, 2021
Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that
What is Fisetin? A Summary of Fisetin
June 15, 2021
We take a look at the popular supplement fisetin and see how it stacks up as a potential anti-aging supplement. What is Fisetin? Fisetin is a plant polyphenol and part
What is Apigenin? A Summary of Apigenin
June 10, 2021
This active ingredient in chamomile tea has traditionally been used to ease anxiety and reduce stress. We investigate if the scientific studies support this traditional use and how it relates
What is alpha-ketoglutarate? A Summary of AKG
May 31, 2021
Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) has long been a popular sports supplement and is often used in the bodybuilding world, but interest in this molecule has now reached the aging research field due
Selenium Supplements Protect Against Obesity in Mice
April 5, 2021
A recent study has shown that mice given selenium supplements were protected against the effects of a high-fat diet, similar to mice with a restricted methonine intake. Methonine restriction and
C60 Does Not Improve Lifespan nor Healthspan
November 5, 2020
Buckminsterfullerene, also known as C60, is a remarkable molecule with a range of interesting chemical and physical properties. Several years ago, C60 came to the attention of the longevity community
What is Creatine? A Summary of Methylguanidine Acetic Acid
June 15, 2021
Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that there’s more to it than ‘meats’ the eye. What is creatine? Creatine (α-methyl guanidine-acetic acid) is
What is Fisetin? A Summary of Fisetin
June 15, 2021
We take a look at the popular supplement fisetin and see how it stacks up as a potential anti-aging supplement. What is Fisetin? Fisetin is a plant polyphenol and part of the flavonoid group in the flavonol sub-category. Â It is present in many trees and plants,
What is Apigenin? A Summary of Apigenin
June 10, 2021
This active ingredient in chamomile tea has traditionally been used to ease anxiety and reduce stress. We investigate if the scientific studies support this traditional use and how it relates to aging. What is apigenin? Apigenin is a very common and widely distributed flavonoid in the
What is alpha-ketoglutarate? A Summary of AKG
May 31, 2021
Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) has long been a popular sports supplement and is often used in the bodybuilding world, but interest in this molecule has now reached the aging research field due to its central role in metabolism. What is alpha-ketoglutarate? AKG is a naturally occurring endogenous intermediary
Selenium Supplements Protect Against Obesity in Mice
April 5, 2021
A recent study has shown that mice given selenium supplements were protected against the effects of a high-fat diet, similar to mice with a restricted methonine intake. Methonine restriction and caloric restriction It is well known among the longevity community that restricting calories leads to health
C60 Does Not Improve Lifespan nor Healthspan
November 5, 2020
Buckminsterfullerene, also known as C60, is a remarkable molecule with a range of interesting chemical and physical properties. Several years ago, C60 came to the attention of the longevity community several years ago when a study with a small cohort of rats found that C60 dissolved