March 13, 2023
A paper published in Experimental Gerontology has provided a fresh and detailed look at the effects of oxidative stress on longevity. Revisiting an old theory The free radical theory of aging, which purports that reactive oxygen species (ROS) are the core driver of aging, was developed all the way back in 1956 [1] and expanded...
January 24, 2023
In a new paper published in Nature, scientists have found that raising NAD+ levels via supplementation with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) activates SIRT1 to dampen metastasis in mouse TNBC models [1]. A double-edged sword NAD+ is a ubiquitous co-enzyme that facilitates numerous processes in our body, from energy production to DNA repair. Its levels decline with...
January 16, 2023
A new paper published in Nutrients shows that the well-known NAD+ precursor NMN alleviates lung injury caused by silicate inhalation in wild-type mice. An antioxidant approach to a common problem What is Nicotinamide Mononucleotide? A Summary of NMNNicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is a precursor of the coenzyme NAD+, which serves critical functions in our cells. The...
December 15, 2022
Publishing in Free Radical Biology and Medicine, a team of Chinese researchers has investigated the potential role of autophagy in fighting oxidative stress and potentially staving off age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD, oxidative stress, and autophagy AMD comes in two major forms. In the nonexudative (dry) form, material builds up behind the retina, while in...
November 28, 2022
Researchers publishing in Aging have found that rapamycin, a molecule thoroughly researched for its effects on metabolism, improves the viability of egg cells (oocytes) grown in vitro. Another approach towards a known problem Decreased fertility in women occurs much more rapidly than other aspects of aging, and advanced maternal age has a substantial impact on...
November 09, 2022
In a new study published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Japanese researchers have shown that astaxanthin supplementation improves endurance in healthy older adults [1]. Muscles succumb to oxidative stress Aging leads to reduced muscle strength and endurance. Currently, exercising is the only method to slow down these processes, but it is...
