Life expectancy is largely governed by how effectively we can wield the tools at our disposal. What we choose to put in our body illustrates this point – poor dietary decisions can invite a host of health problems, whereas eating well can provide a barrier against them. Supplements are often met with a healthy dose of scepticism, but evidence suggests that some can extend your lifespan.
One study of over 41,000 metformin users found the drug decreased frailty by 24 percent, decreased cancer risk by six percent, reduced cardiovascular disease risk by 19 percent, and increased overall lifespan by six percent.
In their concluding remarks, the study researchers wrote: “The apparent reductions in all-cause mortality and diseases of ageing associated with metformin use suggest that metformin could be extending life and health spans by acting as a neuroprotective agent.”
NMN
According to Dartnell, another supplement that may extend one’s lifespan is NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide).
As he explained Inside the body, NMN is transformed into NAD+ – a critical coenzyme found in every cell in your body.
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The body naturally produces NAD+ but levels decline as we get older.
A key study of NAD-boosting molecules (NMN) found that boosting NAD+ levels in older age can “promote health and extend lifespan”.
“NMN is thought to boost our longevity genes in a way that mimics the effects of exercise,” Dartnell reports.
In their concluding remarks, the study authors wrote: “Restoration of NAD+ levels in old or diseased animals can promote health and extend lifespan, prompting a search for safe and efficacious NAD-boosting molecules.
“The good news is, resveratrol is also available in red wine, just in case you don’t fancy taking the supplements.”
According to research, determining the mechanism(s) by which resveratrol and similar molecules act, and developing methods to improve bioavailability and/or specificity, has enormous potential to benefit human health.
It is thought that resveratrol mimics fasting, said Dartnell.
As he explained, fasting is essential for switching “on” our longevity genes.
It should be noted that GBS Clinic does not sell any of these supplements and does not necessarily endorse or agree with the findings here. Dartnell just reporting on what the scientific literature has discovered.