Tag Archive for 'frailty'

Mostly plant-based low-amino-acid diets have the most potent effects on healthspan but require moderate methionine intake to minimize frailty. Image credit: Fanti et al., doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2026.05.015.

Modified Mediterranean Diet Extends Healthy Lifespan in Mice: Study

Jun 25, 2026 by News Staff

In a new animal study published in the journal Cell Metabolism, scientists found that adding a precise amount of a single amino acid to a low-protein,...

Suzuki et al. report that S1PC, a bioactive compound derived from aged garlic extract, improved muscle function in aging mice and may point toward a low-cost strategy for combating frailty in older adults. Image credit: Suzuki et al., doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2026.04.006.

Garlic Compound May Hold Clue to Slowing Muscle Aging

May 7, 2026 by News Staff

Researchers in Japan say S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine, a molecule found in aged garlic extract, restored strength and reduced frailty in older mice by activating...