Compound in Sea Squirts Shows Promise in Reversing Aging Signs in Mice

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Published: 2026-09-04
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily (citing Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, reporting on Stanford research)

Researchers have found that plasmalogen supplements, derived from edible sea squirts, appeared to reverse several signs of aging in older mice. The study observed improvements in memory and learning, strengthened brain connections, reduced inflammation, and even restored thicker, darker hair. These findings suggest that increasing dietary plasmalogens could help protect synapses from age-related deterioration.

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