ByProducts

The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased accumulation of body fat.Though much of society seems mostly focused on the aesthetics of being overweight, doctors look past any cosmetic concerns to focus on the health implications of fat byproducts in the body.Fatty acids are one of the molecular building blocks that make up fats. Though essential for various bodily functions, excessive amounts of fatty acids in the body can be harmful, shortening a person's health span and life span by…

A promising approach to delay aging has been identified by scientists in a recent study. They suggest detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products of fat that naturally accumulate over time.Scientists from the University of Virginia (UVA) have identified a promising approach to delay aging by detoxifying the body of glycerol and glyceraldehyde, harmful by-products of fat that naturally accumulate over time.The new findings come from UVA researcher Eyleen Jorgelina O’Rourke, PhD, and her team,…