Resveratrol- Preserves muscle
fibers and protect from negative effect of ageing
Scientists have discovered that resveratrol, a compound in
the skin of red grapes and red wine, and metformin, a drug often prescribed to
fight type 2 diabetes, have many of the neuroprotective benefits of a
low-calorie diet and exercise.
Scientists from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research
Institute and colleagues show resveratrol preserves muscle fibers as we age and
helps protect connections between neurons called synapses from the negative
effects of aging.
The scientists also discovered that the diabetes drug
metformin slowed the rate of muscle fiber aging, but it did not significantly
affect aging of neuromuscular junctions. However, the drug may possibly protect
synapses in different dosage amounts.
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