Sea squirts are available at some Asian supermarkets.
Bkmk
"Human clinical trials to test the efficacy of the patented supplement on a range of health outcomes, including arterial function, lipid metabolism and inflammation, will start in late 2025, and there are hopes that the supplement will be available sometime within the next two years."
I went to USPTO and could find no patents containing "plasmalogen." Interestingly, the Juvenescence web site says they are evaluating plasmalogen for treating Alzheimer's Disease: "Brain penetrant plasmalogen precursor targeting a core driver of neurodegeneration."
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Starting to wonder about medicalxpress.com. This reads like an ad. Click here to find out...use the promo code BS...
When I know very little about something, I start with wikipedia.
They describe the taste of sea squirt as “rubber dipped in ammonia.”
I’m not sure I even need to know more.
Bkmk
I think I could get by on a diet of mussel, oysters, octopus and strawberries.
Well, the heart is a muscle, so it makes sense to eat mussels..............
C.M. This is a Brave Search aggregator summary:
Krill Oil Lipids
Plasmalogen lipids are a unique class of membrane glycerophospholipids containing a fatty alcohol with a vinyl-ether bond at the sn-1 position, and enriched in polyunsaturated fatty acids at the sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone.
These lipids play critical roles in memory, focus, and cognitive functions. They are most abundant in the brain and are essential for their critical roles in memory, focus, and cognitive functions.
Krill oil is a rich source of plasmalogens, along with shark liver oil.
In studies, krill oil supplementation has been shown to improve plasma lipid parameters, including reducing plasma triacylglycerol levels and improving related lipoprotein particle concentrations. Additionally, krill oil supplementation can enhance the fatty acid composition in plasma and red blood cells, increasing the levels of EPA and DHA.
Research indicates that krill oil, due to its phospholipid content, can more effectively incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into plasma compared to fish oil.
This is particularly significant because plasmalogens play a role in anti-inflammatory responses, which might be linked to the significant decrease in pro-inflammatory cytokines observed in studies involving krill oil supplementation.
In summary, krill oil is a beneficial dietary supplement for enhancing plasmalogen levels, which can positively impact cognitive functions and reduce inflammation.