In mice, limited intakes of one specific essential amino acid can slow the effects of aging and even extend their lifespan, research from the US shows. Scientists wonder if these findings could help people improve their longevity and quality of life. Isoleucine is one of three branched-chain amino acids that our bodies use to make proteins. It’s essential for our …
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Psilocybe cubensis – credit CC BY-SA 3.0. Alan Rockefeller Reprinted with permission from World at Large. Researchers have discovered that the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms can extend lifespan and reduce cellular aging by 50% in human cells and 30% in elderly mice. The experiments reveal another potential therapeutic use of the compound—called psilocybin—which has already been studied as a …
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The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years. Previous research has shown rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction on a cellular level. Reducing available energy while maintaining nutrition within the body has been shown to …
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Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, may have both anti-aging as well as mental health benefits. As revenues from the anti-aging market—riddled with hope and thousands of supplements—surged past $500 million last year, Emory University researchers identified a compound that actively delays aging …
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