Anti-aging

Mounting evidence documents the ability of carnosine to prevent many of the detrimental effects of aging. In our youth, carnosine shields us from the onslaught of oxidation, glycation, DNA damage, and other reactions that injure tissues and cripple organs.

Named for the moon goddess Selene, the mineral selenium deserves to be treated with reverence. Perhaps no other mineral can match selenium’s versatility and wide array of health benefits. Selenium is crucial for antioxidant defenses, boosts the immune system, and helps prevent cancer in several distinct ways.

Quercetin is naturally abundant in plant foods and as a result is highly bioavailable.Nonetheless, most people do not obtain sufficient quercetin levels through their daily diets. This is unfortunate because large-scale epidemiological studies show that sustained high intake of quercetin and related flavonoids provides substantial protection against cardiovascular disease.

In year 2001, Life Extension® researchers actively sought a method to boost levels of a coenzyme in aging people. We knew this was critical to achieving healthy longevity. Consumers had to wait until 2014 for a validated method to become available. This coenzyme is called NAD+ and is vital for energizing cells and supporting youthful cellular processes.

Life Extension® receives many inquiries about stem cell infusion therapies offered in the United States and other countries. Our current view from small human trials is that there may be a benefit to infusions of exosomes that are naturally secreted from healthy stem cells. Stem cell exosomes have regenerative properties that help restore functional cells needed to maintain tissue and organ viability. Overlooked when considering exosome treatments is the ability to rejuvenate existing stem...

Senolytic compounds can be drugs, peptides, or plant extracts that act to cleanse the body of senescent cells. In human cell and animal studies, consistent findings show that removing senescent cells from the body improves various markers of aging and prolongs lifespan in some models

Reishi medicinal mushroom is best known for its ability to boost immune surveillance, which is critical for the detection and elimination of emerging cancers and infectious agents. An abundance of new studies reveal how Reishi’s unique compounds target numerous pathological aging mechanisms.

Using deep-learning artificial intelligence, scientists have identified three plant-based nutrients that can help reverse age-related damage to our existing pool of stem cells.

With age, the insides of our cells accumulate damaged proteins and other debris that impair youthful function. Humans are equipped with a built-in process that removes these toxic waste products to make room for healthy internal regeneration. This natural, cell housekeeping process is called autophagy.

Discovered in Europe, a standardized French Maritime pine extract improves congestive heart failure, reduces markers of metabolic syndrome, and protects against neurological disorders.

Fitness enthusiasts have long prized branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) for their power to boost strength and performance. A newly published study may now give longevity enthusiasts a reason to as well: in an animal model, BCAAs increased life span in part through mitochondrial biogenesis—the spontaneous growth of new mitochondria.

Increased mushroom consumption has been found to lower mortality risk. A specific mushroom compound is associated with enhanced longevity, reduced telomere shortening, and DNA repair.