6 plant extracts that will keep you young forever
Who does not wish to stay young and beautiful forever? What if we tell you that scientists have found six plant extracts that will keep you young forever. Unbelievable, isn’t it? Read further to know more.
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| Plant extracts for younger skin |
Recently, I read an interesting piece of information on the internet that mentioned about six anti-aging plant extracts that prolong life and delay anti-aging.
Surprised with this article, I decided to dig a little deeper and find out everything about the research and plant extracts.
Who conducted the research?
Scientists from Concordia University in Quebec, Canada collaborated with Idunn Technologies, a biotech company to find out how plants could delay aging.
With the help of Idunn’s extensive library of plant extracts, the team conducted a large number of trials to determine the effects of these natural compounds on the lifespan of budding yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Why Saccharomyces Cerevisiae?
Why Saccharomyces Cerevisiae?
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been used as a cellular model for the study of aging and longevity since a long time.
- It is an ideal model for studying aging as the unicellular eukaryote has same evolutionarily conserved pathways to humans, including nutrient- and energy-sensing signaling.
- Also, these organisms have a short and easily measurable lifespan. Thus, they are perfectly set up for large screening trials.
The Research Process:
- Vladimir Titorenko anchored the research with his team of scientists.
- Scientists used yeast and conducted a screen of a library of 37 different plant extracts to determine the ones that can extend the chronological lifespan of yeast.
- They monitored the way in which information flowed through signaling pathways was affected and identified six plant extracts: Salix alba, Cimicifuga racemosa, Passiflora incarnata L., Ginkgo biloba, Valeriana officinalis L., and Apium graveolens L.
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| Network defining the rate of yeast chronological aging |
The six anti-aging plant extracts in detail:
1. Salix Alba or White Willow Bark:
White Willow Bark had a significant effect amongst the other six extracts. The bark is a source of salicylic acid, which after being synthesized, gives an anti-inflammatory pain reliever known as aspirin. Salicylic acid targets HMGB1 (protein) that is associated with rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease, sepsis and inflammation-associated cancers. Due to this, some researchers have suggested that the compound should be termed as “vitamin S.” |
| White willow bark medical herb, used in herbal medicine. (Salix alba) |
2. Cimicifuga racemosa or Black Cohosh:
Due to its estrogenic action, it is an ingredient commonly used to formulate medicines for menopause and perimenopause. |
| Black cohosh root herb used in natural alternative herbal medicine |
3. Valeriana officinalis or Valerian Root:
Valerian Root is known to ensure sound sleep. In a recent study, it was found that valerian efficiently maintained postoperative cognitive function. |
| Valerian Root in wooden spoon |
4. Passiflora incarnata or Purple Passion Flower:
Passion flower is also used to stimulate peaceful sleep. It is a source of the flavone chrysin, which reduces the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, thus enhances free testosterone levels. |
| Passiflora also known as the passion flowers or passion vines |
5. Ginkgo Biloba:
It is a herb, used for the enhancement of cognitive function. Its extract contains a flavonoid known as tamarixetin that was found to extend median lifespan by an average of 25%. Other research found that ginkgo shielded against age-associated oxidative damage to mitochondrial DNA. |
| Healing ginkgo biloba tea |
6. Apium graveolens or Celery:
Celery is an excellent source of apigenin, which has both anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties. Apigenin improves neuron formation and connectivity. Its flavonoid content - luteolin, also has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects.
Celery is an excellent source of apigenin, which has both anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties. Apigenin improves neuron formation and connectivity. Its flavonoid content - luteolin, also has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects.
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| A head of fresh celery on a wooden surface |
Conclusions drawn from the study:
- The study revealed features of the six plant extracts as potent tools that could decelerate chronic symptoms and degeneration due to age.
- They emulate the aging-delaying effects of the caloric restriction diet in budding yeast
- They slow yeast aging by evoking a mild stress response
- They extend yeast longevity better than any other lifespan-prolonging chemical compound discovered yet
- They delay aging through signaling pathways associated with age-related diseases
- One of them slows aging via a previously unknown pathway
- They extend longevity and prolong the onset of age-related disorders in organisms other than yeast
The six plant extracts are classified as - safe for human consumption, and five of them are recommended as health-improving supplements by Health Canada.
Waiting to include these six plant extracts that will keep you young forever in your diet? You need to wait a little more.
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