Posted on 10/11/2020 1:58:01 AM PDT by nickcarraway
HOW TO live longer could be as simple as pouring yourself a delicious juice. According to science, drinking this red juice helps to slow down the ageing process, increasing one's lifespan. How?
All our cells are filled with small energy generators called mitochondria - but when mitochondria become old, they become less-efficient, and even possibly toxic.
Old mitochondria are recycled by the cell into new mitochondria - and this, in turn, is mitophagy.
With age, this recycling progress slows down which can lead to muscle weakness.
Scientists have discovered pomegranates contain a substance called urolithin A.
This is the first and only known compound that can re-establish mitochondria.
It is a fact of life that skeletal muscles begin to lose strength and mass once a person reaches the age of 50, said Medical Xpress.
The health site added: “A recent clinical trial involving two EPFL entities—spin-off Amazentis and the Laboratory of Integrative Systems Physiology (LISP) – showed that urolithin A, a compound derived from biomolecules found in fruits such as pomegranates, could slow down this process by improving the functioning of mitochondria—the cells' powerhouses.
“Therefore, Urolithin A, a metabolite of biomolecules found in pomegranates and other fruits, could help slow the aging processes.”
In a study published in Life Extension, pomegranates and how they can help boost longevity was investigated.
The study noted: “Researchers first studied Urolithin A on a common worm called C. elegans.
“This worm is often used in anti-aging studies because after just eight to 10 days it’s considered elderly.
“Its short lifespan allows scientists to observe and measure the effects of aging in a little over a week.
“The researchers administered urolithin A to a group of these worms and noted that lifespan in the urolithin A group increased by more than 45 percent compared to the control group.
“Next, the team performed several rodent studies and found that urolithin A improved muscle function and removed damaged mitochondria before they accumulate and cause cellular dysfunction throughout the body.
“Scientists know that with age, mitochondria lose their strength and die off thereby 'clogging up' cells with debris that impedes their function.”
The red rich fruit is known to be one of the healthiest for a reason. It is called as a divine fruit because it is the most mentioned fruit in theological books.
Pomegranate has antioxidant, anti-viral and anti-tumour properties and is said to be a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid.
These properties are said to help with the ageing process and to boost longevity.
It’s also supposed to be good for your prostate. Not cheap, not all that tasty, but tolerable. It’s good in a smoothie with frozen fruit, yogurt and protein powder.
Cola?
I thought it going to be Sloe Gin.
Super Beets!
Yellow Raspberries FTW!!
Oak aged red wine...apparently you have to drink 3 times as much as the pomegranate
I’m good!
The price of pomegranates is going to go up now.
“I plan to live forever. So far, so good.”
“I went to a restaurant that serves ‘breakfast at any time’. So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance.”
“I poured spot remover on my dog. Now he’s gone.”
- Steven Wright
Some others to alternate with (extracts or concentrates): tart cherry, blueberry, elderberry, cranberry, and mangosteen.
Make your own kombucha, kefir and yogurt. Making tepache next.
Green tea or better yet supercharged matcha. Don’t forget to add a tablespoon of locally sourced honey and drop of peppermint essential oil.
Add raw cacao nibs to your cereal or yogurt. Eat a variety of fresh berries every day. Add fruit of all types.
Cut drastically your added sugar intake, toss all the processed foods in the house, grow most of your own food - all your vegetables, greens and herbs - multiple varieties, eat only wild caught or organic free range meats.
Process (jar, freeze, dehydrate, pickle) a years plus of food you grew, caught or raised.
Wife and I been doing that and more close to 15 years now. 10 of those years while we both had high level 40 - 60 hour week type jobs. But then we haven’t had TV for twenty five years and we aren’t lazy bastards.
I learned of a drink called “Ukrainian bomber” from freeper tonguetied years ago.
A shot of vodka on crushed ice, chased with pomegranate juice.
Cheers LTC Healy, and salute FReind.
Just one. But be careful...some of them squeeze back.
So blackberries and raspberries are also a good source. Eat some fresh berries on your cereal, and you’re good. It’s a good nutritional idea anyway.
One of the things I’ve longed for is for the FDA to begin exercising some control over the thousands upon thousands of snake oil salesmen who peddle dreams to people who want to regain their virility, hair, waistlines, lifespans, ad infinitum.
Pomegranate juice, the official beverage of 2020!
I take a couple mitochondria enhancers - nmn and mitoQ. They do perk you up but I can’t really speak to whether they make me healthier/stronger. But maybe this new one is worth a gander.
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