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Aging Research in 2026: How Far Has the Science of Slowing Aging Come?
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Aging Research in 2026: How Far Has the Science of Slowing Aging Come?
An overview of recent aging research from the perspectives of interconnected bodily mechanisms, cellular resilience, lifestyle, and individual differences—explaining where the field stands and how to interpret it.
Hexaraphane Simultaneously Inhibits Keap1 and Gsk-3β: New Evidence for Dual-Pathway Nrf2 Activation
Hexaraphane
9 min read
Hexaraphane Simultaneously Inhibits Keap1 and Gsk-3β: New Evidence for Dual-Pathway Nrf2 Activation
This article examines a 2025 preclinical study showing that hexaraphane (6-MSITC) from Japanese wasabi may activate Nrf2 through two pathways: Keap1 inhibition and direct Gsk-3β inhibition. It also discusses differences from sulforaphane and implications for chronic disease research.
NMN and Hair Quality in Middle-Aged Women: Findings From an Exploratory Clinical Study
NMN
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NMN and Hair Quality in Middle-Aged Women: Findings From an Exploratory Clinical Study
In a 12-week single-arm study, 15 middle-aged Japanese women took 500 mg/day of NMN. Growth of anagen hairs and hair diameter increased, and subjective hair-quality and fatigue scores changed. The findings are preliminary because the trial had no placebo group.