The Mediterranean Diet's Hidden Powerhouses: Unlocking the Secrets of Human Aging Research from the University of Southern California has taken a significant step forward in understanding the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which has long been touted as an effective way to prevent heart disease and slow cognitive decline.
Scientists have discovered that this iconic eating plan may influence aging through an unexpected biological pathway involving tiny proteins produced inside mitochondria.
These microproteins, including humanin and SHMOOSE, are molecular messengers that can translate what we eat into how our cells function and age.