The Claim

In aged male mice, apigenin supplementation at 50 mg/kg/day for nine months is associated with increased activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I, II, and IV, elevated ATP levels, and improved mitochondrial membrane potential.

Source: Antioxidant Apigenin Relieves Age-Related Muscle Atrophy by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Hyperactive Mitophagy and Apoptosis in Skeletal Muscle of Mice

What the research says

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In plain English

In older male mice, daily apigenin supplementation for nine months is associated with higher activity of key mitochondrial energy-producing complexes, increased ATP production, and stronger mitochondrial membrane potential.

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In aged male mice, apigenin supplementation at 50 mg/kg/day for nine months is associated with increased activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I, II, and IV, elevated ATP levels, and improved mitochondrial membrane potential, suggesting enhanced mitochondrial energy production.

Why this might work

Apigenin lowers harmful molecules in muscle cells that damage mitochondria, which allows more mitochondria to form and work better. This increases the number of energy-producing parts inside mitochondria, strengthens their internal electrical charge, and makes more energy available for the cell.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Antioxidant Apigenin Relieves Age-Related Muscle Atrophy by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress and Hyperactive Mitophagy and Apoptosis in Skeletal Muscle of Mice

    In older male mice, giving apigenin made their muscle cells’ energy factories work better, producing more energy and becoming more numerous, which helped the mice move stronger and longer.

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