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Autophagy and Skin Health: The Benefits of Skin Cell Renewal

I don’t need to tell you that there are several industries focused on selling you things to improve your skin or at least to look younger and better. From skin care and makeup, cosmetic surgeries and other manipulations, there’s no shortage of snake oils to buy.

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The Origin of Sperm-i-dine: Is Spermidine Really in Sperm?

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, the microscopy pioneer, described crystals in human semen in 1678, and named them spermine and spermidine. A few hundred years later, these crystals, now called polyamines, are known to be produced in every cell in the human body, not just sperm.

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Disabled Macroautophagy: Hallmark of Aging #10

Macroautophagy is one type of autophagy and involves the containment of cytoplasmic material into vesicles, whose contents are later digested or broken down into parts by lysosomes, another cellular organelle.

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Summer Gut Health Kombucha Float with Spermidine

Summer vibes are in full swing with this refreshing treat! Who said you need a cocktail for a fun drink? This kombucha float is not only cooling and delicious but also great for your gut!

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Altered Intracellular Communication: Hallmark of Aging #9

As people (and their cells) age, the communication between their cells change. Although the cells aren’t deciding not to communicate, the communication becomes deregulated particularly as inflammatory reactions and “noise” increase.

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Stem Cell Exhaustion: Hallmark of Aging #8

The latest anti-aging skincare product might promise to repair, renew, and rejuvenate, however, they don’t promise to regrow. Only your stem cells can do that; but this is actually what you need most.

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