Carnosine is a multifunctional dipeptide made up of a chemical combination of the amino acids beta-alanine and L-histidine. It is found both in food and in the human body. Long-lived cells such as nerve cells (neurons) and muscle cells (myocytes) contain high levels of carnosine.28 Muscle levels of carnosine correlate with the maximum life spans… Continue Reading
Aging is characterized by inflammation, glycation and mitochondrial decay. Mitochondria are the energy-producing powerhouses of the cells and are found in highest concentrations in metabolically active organs such as the brain, heart, and skeletal muscles. Currently, the only known strategies to generate new mitochondria are long-term, strenuous aerobic exercise or caloric restriction, which are difficult… Continue Reading
Behind every process your body needs to survive and thrive are the cellular energy generators known as mitochondria. Their function is so crucial that a growing number of scientists now believe mitochondrial longevity may determine overall longevity in aging humans.1-5 That’s why Life Extension® has remained at the forefront in identifying innovative compounds that specifically… Continue Reading