Key Points: Whether taking supplements can support muscle function and physical performance as people age has garnered the attention of Walker and colleagues from University College London, as published in a review in Nutrients. Delving into their research on certain supplements can help uncover which, if any, supplements may aid older adults’ efforts to support… Continue reading How to Support Muscle Function with Age: Top Evidence-Based Supplements
Category: Skin & Muscle
NAD+ Booster and Vitamin B6 Activate Stem Cells to Counter Muscle Shrinkage, New Studies Show
Key Points: Aside from allowing us to move voluntarily, our muscles largely determine our basal metabolic rate—the number of calories we burn at rest. In other words, the larger our muscles, the more calories we can consume per day without gaining fat. Importantly, we cannot gain muscle without functioning stem cells. Muscle stem cells drive… Continue reading NAD+ Booster and Vitamin B6 Activate Stem Cells to Counter Muscle Shrinkage, New Studies Show
Fisetin Fights Frailty: New Study Shows Supplment Preserves Strength
Key Points: As we age, simple tasks become more challenging, muscles weaken, and a general sense of vulnerability can set in. This decline in physical function has a significant impact on our quality of life and independence. But what if there was a way to slow down, or even reverse, some of these age-related changes?… Continue reading Fisetin Fights Frailty: New Study Shows Supplment Preserves Strength
Drug Approved for Humans Against Tapeworms May Counteract Aging, Similar to Rapamycin, Suggests New Study
Key Points: As published in the Journal of Advanced Research, Jung and colleagues from the Korea University of Science and Technology showed that niclosamide alleviated frailty and prevented the loss of endurance and strength in old mice. Moreover, in muscle cells, niclosamide reduced factors linked to the hyperactivation of mTOR, which researchers have tied to… Continue reading Drug Approved for Humans Against Tapeworms May Counteract Aging, Similar to Rapamycin, Suggests New Study
Longevity Compound Thwarts Age-Related Joint Degeneration: New Study Reveals
Key Points: Aging is a relentless biological process that affects every tissue in the body, and our joints are no exception. Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disorder, affects millions worldwide and is exacerbated by both aging and surgical trauma. While traditional treatments focus on managing pain and inflammation, emerging research suggests that metabolic interventions may… Continue reading Longevity Compound Thwarts Age-Related Joint Degeneration: New Study Reveals
Ergothioneine Boosts NAD+, Mitigates Muscle Aging, and Prolongs Life, New Study Shows
Key Points: In recent years, the quest for longevity has shifted towards not only extending life but also enhancing its quality—what scientists call “healthspan.” A fascinating study published in Cell Metabolism brings new insights into this field, highlighting the potential of a naturally occurring compound, found abundantly in mushrooms, called ergothioneine to significantly improve the… Continue reading Ergothioneine Boosts NAD+, Mitigates Muscle Aging, and Prolongs Life, New Study Shows
If Too Young, Rapamycin Isn’t the Anti-Aging Remedy for You, Says New Research
Key Points: Rapamycin — an FDA-approved drug originally prescribed to prevent organ transplant rejection — has become one of the most well-known drugs associated with longevity (living longer). This is because multiple studies have shown it prolongs mouse lifespan, the gold standard of longevity supplements and drugs. However, a new study shows that rapamycin may diminish muscle… Continue reading If Too Young, Rapamycin Isn’t the Anti-Aging Remedy for You, Says New Research
Can Senolytic Supplements Restore Hair Growth? What the New Research Says
Key Points: Scientists have recently identified senescent cells — age-promoting cells — as one of the root causes of aging. Senescent cells play a critical role in multiple age-related diseases, including cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer. However, little research has been done to determine how senescent cells affect hair loss, a familiar outward feature of aging. … Continue reading Can Senolytic Supplements Restore Hair Growth? What the New Research Says
Betaine Supplement Prevents Age-Related Loss of Muscle Size and Strength
Key Points: The latest research suggests our muscles peak in our early thirties, necessitating the need for building a muscle reserve during our younger years. This is because, after peaking, our muscle mass and strength gradually decline. Moreover, this age-related muscle decline usually accelerates at some point in our 50s or 60s. In addition to… Continue reading Betaine Supplement Prevents Age-Related Loss of Muscle Size and Strength
Urolithin A Side Effects, Benefits, and Dosage
Key Points: Animal studies demonstrate that supplementing with urolithin A (UA) prevents age-related muscle decline, and even prolongs lifespan by 18%. Whether these benefits apply to humans remains an open question, but it is becoming more apparent. Recently, researchers from the National University of Singapore reviewed the latest clinical trials testing the effects of UA… Continue reading Urolithin A Side Effects, Benefits, and Dosage