What do we know about

SAA and Longevity?

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, but also play important cellular signaling roles. The mechanisms through which altered levels of many amino acids are sensed and the signals transmitted are still largely unknown. Increasing evidence shows that these signals may influence the aging process.

SAA restriction

Sulfur amino acid restriction appears to be an evolutionarily conserved mechanism to delay unhealthy aspects of aging and extend lifespan in rodents. Much progress regarding the effects of sulfur amino acids (SAA) on longevity has been made, but much more research is needed to understand the signaling pathways activated by sulfur amino acid imbalance.

The research

Here are a few of the many articles written on the subject of sulfur amino acids and aging:

Disease prevention and delayed aging

Amino acids in the regulation of aging

Dietary Sulfur Amino Acid Restriction