One Diet Does Not Fit All

From eNewsletter 7/8

DID YOU KNOW that mitochondria, often called the cell's powerhouses, play a central role in aging? Along with coenzyme Q10, researchers have now identified phosphatidylcholine as an important contributor.

Findings from Nature Communications show that lower levels of phosphatidylcholine reduce the flexibility of mitochondria, accelerating age-related deterioration.

The researchers also found that supplying phosphatidylcholine through diet helped restore mitochondrial function in aging organisms. Phosphatidylcholine supplementation remained effective even when introduced during middle or advanced age.

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