The longevity gene klotho prolongs the lifespan of mice while preventing muscle, bone, and brain aging. 

Miguel Chillón, PhD, and Laura Rodriguez-Estevez, researchers from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Spain, who conducted the study (image: uab.cat) 

Aging &amp; Longevity

Older adults with LDL cholesterol levels above 130 mg/dL live longer than older adults with LDL cholesterol levels below 130 mg/dL. 

The participants of the study were from Sardinia, Italy (image: businessinsider.com). 

Metabolism

Model: 10-month-old and 22-month-old naturally aged mice / Rats with Partial Discectomy (PDE)-induced Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis (TMJOA).
Dosage: 0.25% αKG and  0.75% αKG
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Longevity Compound Thwarts Age-Related Joint Degeneration

Researchers found that alpha-ketoglutarate (αKG) can treat osteoarthritis by preserving cartilage and reducing joint inflammation. 

Skin &amp; Muscle

Stanford Study: Infusing Aged Surgery Patients with Young Plasma Reduces Inflammation

In a first proof of principle human trial, researchers demonstrated that plasma proteins from young donors lower inflammatory markers in elderly people who underwent surgery.

Clinical Trials

Globally, 9.8% of Diabetes Cases Attributable to Sugary Drinks

A worldwide assessment suggests that 9.8% of new diabetes cases and 3.1% of new cardiovascular disease cases are attributable to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.

(The study’s principal investigator, Dr. Dariush Mozafarrian | ResearchGate)

Search Result: Aged Adults

One-Time Anti-Aging Gene Therapy Treatment Prolongs Life by 20%, New Study Shows

New Study Shows People with Higher Cholesterol Live Longer than People with Lower Cholesterol

Longevity Compound Thwarts Age-Related Joint Degeneration

Stanford Study: Infusing Aged Patients with Young Plasma Reduces Inflammation After Surgery

Globally, 9.8% of Diabetes Cases Attributable to Sugary Drinks