Why Your Mitochondria May Be Driving Aging and Chronic Inflammation
This review suggests strategies that support mitochondrial health may matter for healthy aging.
Scientists are zeroing in on mitochondria (the energy factories in your cells) as a main driver of aging, not just a casualty of it. When they break down, they leak signals that trigger chronic, low-grade inflammation and exhaust stem cells. This review highlights NAD+ depletion as a key bottleneck and looks at fixes like NAD+ boosters and mitophagy enhancers.
Disclaimer: Research summaries are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.
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Nicotinamide riboside, a popular NAD+ booster, was linked to slower epigenetic aging in muscle across several aging clocks.
Regular Exercise May Rewind the Molecular Clock in Aging Muscle
In older adults, muscle showed lower activity in genes tied to energy production compared to younger people.
NAD Sprayed Up the Nose Helped Mice Regrow Their Sense of Smell
A form of NAD delivered through the nose helped restore lost smell in mice and pushed stem cells to become new smell neurons.