Hey girl hey! If you are about that #Ageless life you should know about Spermidine.
Spermidine is a fascinating, unique, naturally occurring compound that’s been linked with longevity, and is part of a group of compounds known as polyamines which are found in all living cells including plants, animals, and microorganisms.
Polyamines are involved in various biological processes, notably in cell proliferation and differentiation, and also have antioxidant properties. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of polyamines can play an important role in the prevention of chronic diseases. There are plenty of natural food sources of spermidine, it is also synthesized in our bodies by certain gut bacteria, and lastly, there are now some decent supplements on the market that are making it available to add to a supplement regimen.
What is spermidine doing that’s so important for aging? It activates autophagy, our cell renewal process that helps cells break down and recycle unnecessary or damaged cell components. This renewal process which keeps our cells young and protects us from many diseases and is also activated by fasting.
Research indicates that our spermidine levels start to decrease from approximately 25-30 years of age on. However, research studies conducted on healthy older people/centenarians showed their spermidine production was as high as adults between the age of thirty and fifty.
As more and more evidence is produced, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Spermidine has the potential to be an effective anti-aging compound. Some studies showed in aged mice who were given spermidine supplementation that their lives were prolonged by 10%, age-related heart decline stopped, there was improved brain glucose metabolism, decrease of age-induced hair loss, and was also associated with the maintenance of telomere length when given Spermidine supplementation. Stay tuned for more on how to incorporate this into your #Ageless lifestyle. -XO