Ten healthy volunteers will be given NMN to see if it can slow down aging without any harmful side-effects.
Elixir of Life!
The hope of an increased life expectancy has been made possible with an 'elixir of life', concocted by scientists.
The hope of an increased life expectancy has been made possible with an 'elixir of life', concocted by scientists.
‘Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has shown plenty of promise in reversing signs of aging and increasing the lifespans of mice. Japanese scientists are about to put this compound to test in human clinical trials for the first time.’
As genome of mice is 98% similar to humans, scientists from the Keio University in Japan have planned to test the compound on ten healthy volunteers. Nicotinamide Mononucleotide stimulates the production of sirtuins, a class of proteins that grow weaker as we age. This can reverse not only external aging but also internal signs such as a decline in eyesight, metabolism, and glucose intolerance.
Scientists hope that the compound will produce safe and effective results in humans. If this works, then the dream of anti-aging drugs could be fulfilled in the near future.
Can Vitamin B3-Like Molecule Be the Elixir of Youth?
This substance, which is close to vitamin B3, is a precursor of NAD+, a molecule that plays a key role in mitochondrial activity.
This substance, which is close to vitamin B3, is a precursor of NAD+, a molecule that plays a key role in mitochondrial activity.
Elixir of Eternal Youth may Have Been Found by Scientists
Scientists from the Harvard University may have found the elixir of eternal youth.
Scientists from the Harvard University may have found the elixir of eternal youth.
New Clues to Cognitive Decline Offered in Mouse Study
Certain types of brain cells may be picky eaters, seeming to prefer one specific energy source over others, claims new research.
Certain types of brain cells may be picky eaters, seeming to prefer one specific energy source over others, claims new research.
