Eating a strange marine creature, sea squirts, may reverse signs of aging, scientists say Researchers from Xijiao Liverpool University, Stanford University, Shanghai Jiaotong University and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences published a new study on this possibility。 The study proved promising by using a mouse model.
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Time is one of our greatest enemies. Not only does it wear our bodies, but time brings wrinkles, gray hair and other signs of aging. Top scientists believe we will have a way to stop aging in the next 20 years. But a new study can provide some more insights into finding solutions.
The researchers found that a diet supplemented with sea squirts (more formally known as ascidiacea) could reverse the signs of aging in an animal model. This creature can be eaten raw and has long been a Korean specialty.
These strange marine creatures contain a substance called Plasmalogens. Slurries are crucial to the use of our bodies. These substances are usually found in our heart, brain and immune cells, and they are produced naturally.
However, as we grow older, our bodies begin to carry less of the same. The loss of these important substances is characteristic of some neurodegenerative diseases. If adding more substances to your body can reverse the signs of aging, it may open the door to new supplements.
Studies have shown that acetal phospholipids can not only prevent the decline of cognitive ability, but also reverse the cognitive impairment in the aging brain. Mice fed acetal phospholipid supplements had higher number and quality of synapses, while showing greater potential to learn new skills and create new neural networks. The study found that acetal phospholipids significantly increased the number of molecules that contribute to the growth and development of neurons and synapses in the brain. This indicates that acetal phospholipids can promote nerve regeneration.