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.
Steven Wright is my favorite.
Many swear by pomegranates as an aphrodisiac...no further comment.
No one forced you to read, react or reply to my comment. Yet, you found it worthy of all three :)
I opened it because I expected BS. I was not disappointed.
LOL - and you expect the FDA to devise valid tests for products that complete with the money bags big pharma dream drugs that always work, don't have side effects, and don't kill anyone? /sarc
Will you ever learn that more government isn't the answer?
Not an antidote for Asp venom?
Who else is capable of doing it? Or are you comfortable with the snake oil salesmen ripping off the American public forever?
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