Model: 14- to 15-month-old male C57BL/6J mice
Dosage: 50 mg injection of 3′-deoxyadenosine (cordycepin) because it was shown not to be absorbed if administered orally

In mice, cordycepin—a molecule found in cordyceps mushrooms—prolongs lifespan and improves memory, strength, cardiac function, hormone levels, and metabolism. 


Cordyceps mushrooms (image: antioxi-supplements.com). 

Aging &amp; Longevity

Model: 11-month-old male C57BL/6J mice 
Dosage: 30 mg/kg/day of NTX-748 (based on a small molecule called 78c) for 4 months, administered orally

Buck Institute scientists find that blocking the CD38 enzyme, which elevates NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), counteracts age-related cognitive and physical decline in mice.  

Study conducted at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging (image: linkedin.com).

Brain &amp; Neurons

Based on current scientific evidence, Dutch researchers have ranked existing anti-aging interventions based on how likely they are to protect against DNA damage and aging. 


On the far right, one of the researchers, Dr. Jan H.J. Hoeijmakers (image: amazinggerasmusmc.nl). 

DNA Repair

Model: Young C57BL/6J mice fed a high protein (56% of daily calories) diet for 20 weeks 
Dosage: Injection with either 400 mg/kg of NMN or 20 mg/kg of 78c for 4 weeks

High protein intake improves the body composition of aged mice, but it lowers NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels and promotes metabolic aging. 

Metabolism

Model: Male COX7RP transgenic mice with systemic overexpression of COX7RP, aged under standard laboratory conditions and compared with age-matched wild-type controls.
Dosage: Not applicable. COX7RP activity was increased via genetic overexpression rather than drug administration.

Boosting mitochondrial efficiency by increasing COX7RP activity extended lifespan in mice while improving energy production and reducing inflammation.

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