Spermidine, Found In Cheese And Semen, Extends Lifespan Of Mice And May Work For Humans

[Nelson Vergel]

A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine revealed that spermidine, a compound found in many naturally occurring substances such as certain cheeses, mushrooms, and (you guessed it) semen, led to better heart function and longer lives in mice. And while it's too soon to say if the same results could be reproduced in humans, according to the researchers, it's not that far-fetched.

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