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A new review maps how flavonoids, natural compounds in fruits, tea, and herbs, regulate key longevity pathways and protect against age-related decline.
The Discovery:
Researchers summarized evidence from multiple animal and cell studies showing that flavonoids improve lifespan, stress resistance, and cognitive health by targeting oxidative stress, nutrient-sensing, and cellular repair mechanisms.
The Science:
Antioxidant defense: Flavonoids reduce oxidative stress and protect DNA, proteins, and tissues.
Nutrient-sensing regulation: Influence insulin/IGF-1 pathways that affect lifespan.
Sirtuin activation: Compounds like quercetin and resveratrol analogues boost SIRT1, improving mitochondrial function.
Autophagy and mTOR modulation: Enhance cellular cleanup and stress resilience.
Multi-organ effects: Benefits observed in brain, skin, muscle, and immune systems across models.
Your Action:
Increase flavonoid intake naturally with berries, citrus, green tea, onions, and cocoa. Combine with healthy lifestyle habits, regular exercise, sleep, and stress management, to synergize with these natural compounds.
Bottom Line:
Flavonoids are powerful multi-pathway natural agents with strong potential to slow aging and extend healthspan.
Source:
Advancements in research on the anti-aging effects and mechanisms of flavonoids in natural products. Frontiers in Medicine. Li W-y, Zhang L, Xie X-w, Shi X-f, Ma Q-h. Published: August 19, 2025.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1637992
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