Increased Amino Acid Intake May Lower Mortality Rate

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Increased Amino Acid Intake May Lower Mortality Rate

Taking supplements that are enriched with amino acids may improve one's

longevity, according to a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism.

For this trial, a team of researchers gave middle-aged male mice water that

contained the amino acids, and then compared their overall health to a control

group.

After observing the animals for several months, the researchers found that the

amino acids reduced the animals' mortality rate by 12 percent. In fact, the mice

with the increased nutrient intake lived an average of 869 days, while the

control group had a median life span of 774 days.

Also, the team discovered that increasing the amino acids in the animals' diets

led to better motor coordination and exercise endurance.

The researchers concluded that by using older mice, following an amino

acid-based diet may be more beneficial for elderly individuals rather than young

or athletic people. Also, because only male mice were used during this study,

the investigators suggest that further research is necessary to determine if

female mice will experience similar effects.

In addition to amino acids, following a low-caloric diet can help slow the signs

of aging, according to a study conducted at Newcastle University