SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 26, 2024Daily.dev

Longevity ‘elixir’: have Chinese scientists found a way to extend life, boost health?

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Chinese scientists discovered that lithocholic acid (LCA) can slow aging similarly to fasting. LCA activates AMPK, an enzyme that regulates cellular processes, inducing a pseudo-starvation state in mice that led to muscle regeneration and improved physical performance.

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