Muscle mass and strength in humans begin to decrease around age 40, and muscle mass is reduced by up to 50% when humans reach their 80s. Evidence suggests that these reductions in muscle mass and strength promote the development of sarcopenia, a syndrome that induces progressive decline of muscle and strength. Furthermore, this syndrome is… Continue reading Ancient Therapeutic Compound Improves Aged Muscle Energy Production
Category: Skin & Muscle
Supplementing with Nicotinamide Protects Skin Cells From UV-Induced DNA Damage
While many people are fond of being under the sun, they are still aware of the deleterious sun rays that are known to damage the skin. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can ultimately lead to cell death by directly damaging DNA, inducing the production of cell hampering molecules known as reactive oxygen species, initiating local… Continue reading Supplementing with Nicotinamide Protects Skin Cells From UV-Induced DNA Damage
Clinical Trial Data Shows Vitamin B3 Raises NAD⁺ Levels in Human Muscle and Blood
A group of diseases that affect muscle mitochondria – energy-producing “power plants” within cells – are termed mitochondrial myopathies. The manifestation of these diseases can result in fatigue and weakness in eye muscles, and exercise intolerance – a condition called progressive external ophthalmoplegia. Curative treatments have yet to be elucidated for these diseases, however, therapeutics… Continue reading Clinical Trial Data Shows Vitamin B3 Raises NAD⁺ Levels in Human Muscle and Blood
Boosting NAD⁺ Enhances Energy Production in Muscles of Diabetes Patients
Individuals with type 2 diabetes exhibit various complications, one of which is muscle weakness. This can partly be a result of shotty mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell. These energy-producing structures stimulate metabolism, a process that relies on the essential, energetic coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). The life-sustaining functions moderated by NAD+ can be enhanced… Continue reading Boosting NAD⁺ Enhances Energy Production in Muscles of Diabetes Patients