Study Suggests Krill Oil , Could Protect Against , Certain Hallmarks of Aging.
PsyPost reports that a recent study out of
Norway found that krill oil can be used to
protect neurons from age-related degeneration.
According to the study published in 'Aging,' researchers
found that krill oil rewires gene expression that contributes
to a number of age-related chemical changes in the cell.
According to the study published in 'Aging,' researchers
found that krill oil rewires gene expression that contributes
to a number of age-related chemical changes in the cell.
Krill, a type of small crustacean, are
found across the oceans of the world.
Krill, a type of small crustacean, are
found across the oceans of the world.
Extracts from a certain species
of Antarctic krill have a high content
of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
These fatty acids are important in
the brain with diverse roles ranging from
maintenance of brain structure and function
and serve as essential building blocks
of healthy cell membranes. , Via the 'Krill oil protects dopaminergic neurons from age-related degeneration through temporal transcriptome rewiring and suppression of several hallmarks of aging' study.
The study focused on
the effects of krill oil
on dopaminergic neurons. .
PsyPost reports that these neurons are located
in the midbrain and are responsible for
producing the neurotransmitter dopamine.
The loss of these neurons has been linked with
the development of Parkinson’s disease, one of the most
prominent neurological disorders aging humans face.
According to the team's work, krill oil is capable
of rewiring distinct gene expression programs
that contribute to several hallmarks of aging.
According to the team's work, krill oil is capable
of rewiring distinct gene expression programs
that contribute to several hallmarks of aging.
PsyPost reports that while the study makes an important
contribution to the field of biochemistry of aging,
it remains to be seen if the effects differ in human trials. .
PsyPost reports that while the study makes an important
contribution to the field of biochemistry of aging,
it remains to be seen if the effects differ in human trials.
