5 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Fight Chronic Diseases and Aging
Certain foods are associated with lower levels of inflammation, as measured by specific markers such as C Reactive Protein. Here are what these “shield” foods are for our health.
Urolithin A Promotes ‘Maintenance’ of Mitochondria and Muscles
An American study measured the effects of urolithin A supplementation on muscle endurance and mitochondrial health. The results suggest that the substance aids a process called mitophagy, by which cells replace damaged mitochondria
How long can a human being actually live?
A new mathematical model recalculates the theoretical maximum human lifespan, bringing it up to 150 years
Is there such a thing as a longevity diet? And what is the optimal fasting period?
There are many studies that are trying to define the optimal eating style to increase the number of years lived healthy. Much of the research focuses on intermittent fasting to determine what the best time window is. Exploring this world is a review by Italian scientist Valter Longo in Cell.
The 4 Molecules of Longevity
Resveratrol, polydatin, glutathione, and NAD+ are four of the so-called “longevity molecules” on which research has long focused. In a series of four articles we explain what they are and how they work.
