Scientists find hidden driver of aging and a simple amino acid that fights memory loss in mice
Research published since then has added evidence that the brain plays an important role in regulating aging. It has also revealed why the seemingly simple supplement findings deserve careful interpretation.
At the center of the discovery is the hypothalamus, a small but powerful region near the base of the brain. It helps regulate essential functions such as body temperature, hunger, metabolism, sleep, and hormone production. Because these systems affect nearly every organ, changes in the hypothalamus can have consequences throughout the body.
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