The Claim
In aged male mice, supplementation with apigenin at 50 mg/kg/day for nine months is associated with reduced levels of mitochondrial superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and lipid peroxidation, as well as increased activity of antioxidant enzymes and total antioxidant capacity.
What the research says
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In older male mice, taking apigenin daily for nine months at a dose of 50 mg per kilogram of body weight is linked to lower levels of oxidative stress markers and higher activity of antioxidant enzymes.
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In aged male mice, apigenin supplementation at 50 mg/kg/day for nine months is associated with reduced markers of oxidative stress, including mitochondrial superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and lipid peroxidation, alongside increased antioxidant enzyme activity and total antioxidant capacity.
Apigenin enters muscle cells and directly neutralizes harmful molecules produced by mitochondria. It also turns on genes that build more mitochondria and boost enzymes that clean up toxic byproducts. This reduces damage to fats and proteins in the cell. At the same time, it stops the over-destruction of mitochondria and prevents cells from dying prematurely.
What the research says
1 studyIn older male mice, giving apigenin helped reduce harmful cellular stress and boosted the body’s natural defense systems, making muscles stronger and healthier.
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