The Science of

(Neuroprotection)

Neuroinflammation

Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Proteostasis & Autophagy

THE SCIENCE

 

Cognitive decline arises when neurons become hyper-inflammatory and cannot meet energy demands as mitochondrial function weakens. Damaged proteins build up and neurons atrophy, driving memory loss and accelerated aging. By calming inflammation and restoring energy metabolism, targeted interventions help protect brain function and preserve cognition.

Cellular drivers of cognitive decline and aging

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NeuroinflammationWhen the brain’s immune system becomes overactive, neurons are damaged by chronic inflammatory signals. This process disrupts communication between brain cells, fueling memory loss, brain fog, and progression toward neurodegenerative disease.
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Loss of Proteostasis & AutophagyHealthy neurons rely on autophagy to clear misfolded proteins and damaged components. When this cleanup system falters, toxic proteins accumulate, overwhelming neurons and accelerating cellular aging.
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Mitochondrial DysfunctionNeurons require high energy to maintain connections and repair damage. As mitochondrial function declines, energy production falters, oxidative stress rises, and neurons atrophy, which drives both cognitive decline and vulnerability to aging-related disease.

Interventions can help

Restore Mitochondrial Function

Neurons require high energy to maintain connections and repair damage. Methylene blue, urolithin A, and AMPK activators enhance mitochondrial efficiency and reduce oxidative stress, improving energy supply and sustaining cognitive performance.

Reduce Neuroinflammation

Chronic inflammation in the brain damages neurons and disrupts signaling. Interventions like LDN and rapamycin calm overactive immune responses and microglial activation, helping to protect brain tissue and slow cognitive decline.

Enhance Autophagy

When protein clearance falters, misfolded and toxic proteins build up in neurons. Rapamycin, metformin, and our autophagy formulations reactivate cellular repair pathways, improving proteostasis and protecting neurons from degeneration.

Reduce Neuroinflammation

Chronic inflammation in the brain damages neurons and disrupts signaling. Interventions like LDN and rapamycin calm overactive immune responses and microglial activation, helping to protect brain tissue and slow cognitive decline.

Restore Mitochondrial Function

Neurons require high energy to maintain connections and repair damage. Methylene blue, urolithin A, and AMPK activators enhance mitochondrial efficiency and reduce oxidative stress, improving energy supply and sustaining cognitive performance.

Enhance Autophagy

When protein clearance falters, misfolded and toxic proteins build up in neurons. Rapamycin, metformin, and our autophagy formulations reactivate cellular repair pathways, improving proteostasis and protecting neurons from degeneration.

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Rapamycin... is at the leading edge of a generation of research trials.

I would say that rapamycin is the current best-in-class for a longevity drug

Rapamycin... is at the leading edge of a generation of research trials.

I would say that rapamycin is the current best-in-class for a longevity drug

Rapamycin... is at the leading edge of a generation of research trials.

I would say that rapamycin is the current best-in-class for a longevity drug

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We study the studies

Healthspan longevity experts continuously review the latest clinical research, curating results to help deepen your understanding of aging science.

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