The Science & Art of Aging Well

Spermidine Molecule | Oxford Healthspan
Autophagy

Spermidine and Healthy Aging: Insights from a 2026 Nature Review

A recent scientific review, The Role of Spermidine in Plants and Humans: A Pathway from Climate Change Adaptation to Health Benefits [1], brings together a comprehensive overview of evidence from n...

AutophagyNew Spermidine Research Alert!  | Oxford Healthspan

New Research Alert! Further Evidence for Spermidine’s Power to Induce Autophagy

A recent study has added exciting new insights to the ongoing discourse of the potential of spermidine in rectifying dysfunctional autophagy. They looked specifically at two rare cell-trafficking d...

Brain HealthSpermidine and Memory and Cognition | Oxford Healthspan

Does Spermidine Improve Memory & Cognition?

The search for ways to enhance memory and cognitive health has highlighted a fascinating compound called spermidine. Found in foods we eat every day, this molecule is gaining attention for its pot...

Brain HealthSpermidine and the gut-brain connection | Oxford Healthspan

Spermidine and the Gut-Brain Connection

The human gut microbiome, unique to every individual, has a plethora of roles in regulating the immune system, metabolism, growth and general health. Spermidine, a natural polyamine, is believed to...