Tag: Supplements

Spermidine is one of the more interesting polyamines, and some research suggests that spermidine and its derivatives may have geroprotective properties. What is spermidine? Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine, having two or more primary amino groups, and it is widely encountered in ribosomes and living tissues. It plays a critical role in cell function...

Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we're now finding out that there’s more to creatine than 'meats' the eye. To be clear, it is not a good idea to wolf down loads of steaks, sausages, bacon....

NOVOS is a nutraceutical company focused on developing science-based nutraceuticals to slow down aging and will offer tests to track people’s aging processes to get a better picture of their health. The company offers two nutraceutical products, NOVOS Core and NOVOS Boost. Core contains 12 ingredients that the company believes can slow down aging. Boost...

Today, we want to spotlight NOVOS, a nutraceutical company that is focused on developing science-based nutraceuticals to slow down aging and that will offer tests to track people's aging processes and get a better picture of their health. The company is launching two new supplements: NOVOS Core and NOVOS Boost. NOVOS claims that its nutraceuticals:...

Glucosamine and chondroitin are commonly bundled together as a dietary supplement, and a new study suggests that taking them may significantly reduce mortality. This builds on a previous epidemiological study from earlier this year, which showed that glucosamine supplementation correlates with reduced all-cause mortality. What are they? Glucosamine and chondroitin are both structural components of...

Buckminsterfullerene, also known as C60, is a remarkable molecule with a range of interesting chemical and physical properties. Several years ago, C60 came to the attention of the longevity community several years ago when a study with a small cohort of rats found that C60 dissolved in olive oil extended their lifespan [1]. This led...