Discovered food groups containing ingredients that are extremely good for longevity

To investigate the effects of phytoene on longevity and health issues, researchers at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville (Spain), in collaboration with Dr. Marina Ezcurra's group at the University of Kent (UK), tested this substance on the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans.

Phytoene is found in foods such as tomatoes, carrots, apricots, red peppers, watermelon, oranges, tangerines and passion fruit.

Phytoene is an intermediate in the synthesis of carotenoids in plants, it is found in food ingredients such as tomatoes, carrots, apricots, red peppers, watermelon, oranges, tangerines and passion fruit...

Caenorhabditis elegans is a model organism commonly used in biomedical research. It is a roundworm that shares genetic characteristics with humans and typically lives for about 3 to 4 weeks. Its cellular mechanisms are similar to those of humans, making it an excellent subject for studies of aging and disease.

The results found that phytoenes can extend lifespan and significantly reduce the effects of some common problems associated with Alzheimer's disease, offering hope for disease prevention and healthier aging.

Specifically, phytoene can extend the lifespan of caenorhabditis elegans worms by up to 18.6%, reducing the toxic effects of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease by 30-40% . This result brings an important step forward in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease because these plaques often cause nerve cell loss in patients with the disease, according to the science site Scitech Daily .

Phytoenes may prolong life and significantly reduce the effects of some common problems associated with Alzheimer's disease

Although these are preliminary findings, the team hopes they could open the door to new drugs aimed at slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease in humans.

In addition, phytoene is also studied for its ability to protect against UV radiation.

Although more research is needed to confirm its effects on humans, phytoene's promising role in extending lifespan and fighting neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's could lead to significant advances in disease prevention, according to Scitech Daily.

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