Promising Level B · moderate human evidence
Mechanism
It is part of the electron transport chain and of the mitochondrial antioxidant pool.
Research summary
It is studied in deficiency and in some cardiac contexts. It is not a synonym for longevity.
Human evidence
The evidence depends on the clinical question. For aging itself, it remains incomplete.
Safety
This is not a treatment. Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, underage, or taking medication should consult a professional before using a supplement.
References
- Hallmarks of aging: An expanding universeLópez-Otín C, Blasco MA, Partridge L, Serrano M, Kroemer G. Cell, 2023.DOI 10.1016/j.cell.2022.11.001Updates the framework to twelve hallmarks, including chronic inflammation and dysbiosis. It does not show that human aging can be slowed.
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