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Spermidine Benefits: The Autophagy Compound Worth Watching

April 25, 2026April 10, 2026 by The Well Proven
Spermidine Benefits: The Autophagy Compound Worth Watching — spermidine benefits autophagy

Spermidine extends lifespan in every organism tested — from yeast to mice. A 2024 study shows it’s essential for fasting-induced autophagy. But can supplements replicate the effect?

Categories science-digest Tags aging, autophagy, longevity, spermidine, supplements

Amino Acid Restriction: Can Less Cysteine Burn Fat?

April 25, 2026March 13, 2026 by The Well Proven
Amino Acid Restriction: Can Less Cysteine Burn Fat?

Yale researchers found that depleting one amino acid converted white fat to calorie-burning brown fat in mice — without cutting calories or losing muscle.

Categories science-digest Tags amino acids, calorie restriction, cysteine, metabolism, methionine Leave a comment

Exercise and Gut Bacteria: What Training Intensity Actually Does

April 25, 2026March 10, 2026 by The Well Proven
Exercise and Gut Bacteria: What Training Intensity Actually Does — exercise gut bacteria

A 2025 study tracked the same rowers across high and low training loads. Higher intensity boosted beneficial SCFAs but lowered bacterial diversity.

Categories Fitness, science-digest Tags exercise intensity, gut health, gut microbiome, SCFA, training load Leave a comment

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