Anti-aging tricks from dietary supplement seen in mice

Alpha-lipoic acid stimulates telomerase in vascular smooth muscle

Date: August 21, 2015

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Emory Health SciencesSummary:The dietary supplement alpha lipoic acid can stimulate telomerase, the enzyme that lengthens chromosomes' protective caps, with positive effects in a mouse model of atherosclerosis, scientists report. The discovery highlights a potential avenue for the treatment for chronic diseases.

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