Month: February 2024

A new study shows that niacin, a popular food fortifier, supplement, and NAD precursor, might increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events by as much as twofold [1]. The dark side of niacin? Vitamins are good for you, but caveats apply. Too much of some vitamins, such as vitamin A, are toxic [2]. Vitamin...

A group of Japanese researchers has published a paper reporting an association between higher abdominal fat levels and cognitive decline [1]. Abdominal fat and brain connection Aging is often linked to many comorbidities, one of which is dementia, and developing drugs to treat this condition is challenging. An alternative, more immediately feasible approach is to...

Publishing a study in GeroScience featuring people over 80 years old, researchers have described a link between physical fitness and maintenance of specific brain functions. Executive functions This paper begins with a description of executive functions, the basic abilities involved in performing the fundamental goal-oriented behaviors necessary for everyday life. It is obvious how this...

Researchers publishing in PNAS have found that well-known epigenetic clocks are valuable in predicting health outcomes, including mortality, in human beings. The usefulness of clocks Epigenetic Clocks - What are they?An epigenetic clock is a biochemical test that uses DNA methylation levels and accumulation of methyl groups on DNA to determine biological age. There are...

A new study into Valter Longo’s fasting-mimicking diet shows metabolic and immune benefits that, according to a simulation, might translate into years of additional lifespan [1]. Fasting in disguise Caloric restriction is among the most powerful life-extending interventions in mice [2]. However, there is a lack of experimental data on its effect on human lifespan....

Rejuvenate Biomed has recently concluded a clinical trial for sarcopenia. The results have shown “meaningful improvements in muscle strength, function and fatigue resistance”. What is sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is an age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength that affects many older adults. This decline in muscle mass and strength can greatly impact quality of life...