@aliza

Intake of fresh legumes (includes green peas) is associated with later menopause onset (1).

As for possible downsides to spermidine - Dr Michael Greger has linked spermidine to 'cellulite' (dimpled skin) & colorectal polyps (2).

{ that's it for spermidine, but I have more to add to thread; will try to finish tomorrow }

1- https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2017-209887
2- https://nutritionfacts.org/2013/10/24/can-cellulite-be-treated-with-diet/

#spermidine #menopause
#FunctionalFoods

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@aliza
Spermidine is anabolic to bone (1) & can be found in wheat germ, green peas & mushrooms (2). It can also be produced by the gut microbiome in response to warm temperature (1).

Spermidine has gained popularity as a longevity supplement as it promotes autophagy (2).

1- video by Eleanor Sheeky - https://youtu.be/46AcaqivfDk
2- video by Dr Brad Stanfield - https://youtu.be/UVnXhfVs6EY

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#aging #spermidine #autophagy
#FunctionalFoods

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Referenced link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-spermidine-advanced-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver.html
Discuss on https://discu.eu/q/https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-spermidine-advanced-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver.html

Originally posted by Phys.org / @physorg_com@twitter.com: https://twitter.com/medical_xpress/status/1572600938464149508#m

RT by @physorg_com: Study suggests #spermidine could help to treat advanced non-alcoholic fatty #liverdisease @dukenus @NatureComms https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-32788-x https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-spermidine-advanced-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver.html