Turns out the fountain of youth was hiding in raw sea squirts this whole time–
So, what is a sea squirt?
The following written content by Cassidy Ward
Aging can get old quick. That we exist in these frail mortal forms is a biological insult we’ve been trying to fix for millennia. Humanity has tried just about everything from searching for youth-giving fountains and philosopher’s stones to concocting elixirs of life.
“It’s preferable, of course, that as we extend our lifespan, we also extend our bodies’ health so that those extra years can be enjoyed. Scientists have scoured biology looking for ways to halt and reverse the effects of aging and the latest entry on the list of potential potions is none other than the humble sea squirt.”
Plasmalogens are naturally produced in human bodies and are critical to the health of the heart, brain, and immune system. Approximately 20% of all phospholipids in the body are plasmalogens, but they are particularly rich in the aforementioned systems and are critical to their ongoing health. Unfortunately, as we age, the level of plasmalogens in the body declines and the efficiency of heart, brain, and immune systems fall with them.
While aging results from a complex series of physiological factors, reversing the decline of plasmalogens in the body could have a significant impact on health and well-being as we age. Previous research has even found a correlation between decreased plasmalogen levels and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Sea squirts, for their part, are rich in plasmalogens, and adding them to our diet could pass those plasmalogens into our own bodies and help to reverse the natural decline we experience as time moves on.
Raw sea squirts may not sound very appetizing — though they are regularly consumed in some parts of the world — but if you’re concerned about aging, they’re certainly better than a magic potion which forces you to live on while your body falls apart all around you. Read more from Yahoo!
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