Tag: mitophagy
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Cholesterol is a cellular “lifesaver”; inhibiting its synthesis (e.g. statins) poisons cells through mitochondrial debris and fatty acids
Despite the mountain of evidence that messing with cholesterol is a bad idea, especially when it comes…
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Blocking cortisol extends lifespan more than rapamycin, by improving mitochondrial function
Yet another confirmation that cortisol, while being life-saving in acute stress situations, can shorten lifespan if chronically…
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Restoring mitochondrial function reverses aging in blood/immune cells
The number of studies focusing on bioenergetics as a reliable method for delaying (or even reversing) aging…
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PUFA damages mitochondria, blocks mitophagy, leads to heart damage
I can’t get access to the full study text, so the comments I have here are based…
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Mitochondrial debris leaking in bloodstream may cause autoimmune disease
This has been a recurring topic in my posts, and I am glad to see that more…
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Damaged mitochondria and endotoxin (LPS) drive chronic inflammation
Chronic, low-grade inflammation has now been recognized as the main cause behind a number of chronic degenerative…