Nutrients derived from plants have been shown to protect against changes in the brain that lead to neurological disorders. In 2021, two review articles identified fisetin as one of the most promising. Preclinical studies show the potential of fisetin to reduce the impact of stroke, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.
Senolytics
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Major Advance in Healthy Longevity: Senolytics
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
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Quercetin: Broad-Spectrum Protection
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.
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Quercetin Protects Against Pesticides’ Damaging Effects
Pesticides are absorbed through our air, food, and water. These chemicals can lead to neurodegeneration, cancer, and other disorders. Researchers have found that the flavonoid quercetin offers protection against some of the dangers inflicted by pesticides.