Young Cells With L-Carnosine

The diverse powers of L-Carnosine

Life means cell division and it is no longer a secret that we can extend the life of our cells! During an experiment it was even proven that a nutrient medium soaked in L-carnosine catapulted the lifespan of human cells to a full 413 days, while the control group without L-carnosine only achieved a lifespan of 130 days. L-carnosine is said to not only slow down cell aging, but also rejuvenate already aged cells! We call that good news and in this article we explain to you how you can benefit from L-carnosine in many ways.

L-Carnosine is a peptide (organic compound between amino acids) which is composed of the two amino acids alanine and histidine. This substance occurs naturally in the human body, especially in muscles and nerve cells. 

We absorb L-carnosine through animal foods, where it is found in particular in chicken, turkey breast or beef ribs. Unfortunately, the concentration of carnosine in the body decreases by 63% with increasing age between 10 and 70 years, which is associated with skin aging, neurological degeneration (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc.), diabetes, muscle atrophy, cardiovascular diseases and many other ailments. 

Anti-aging with L-carnosine

L-Carnosine has excellent anti-aging properties. As an antioxidant, it reduces oxidative stress, which has a positive effect on skin aging. It also reduces glycation by inhibiting the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs are compounds that are formed when proteins or lipids react with sugar and can promote skin aging and other age-related diseases. By reducing the formation of AGEs, L-Carnosine helps to maintain skin elasticity and health. L-Carnosine is also known to support collagen formation.

Detoxification with L-Carnosine

It has been found that L-carnosine binds and eliminates harmful substances such as toxic heavy metals through chelation, i.e. complex formation. This is why L-carnosine is often used in alternative medicine to support detoxification.

Intestinal reconstruction with L-carnosine

L-carnosine can regenerate the intestinal lining by acting as an anti-inflammatory. This is particularly useful in conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis). But the intestinal barrier also benefits from L-carnosine as it helps protect the intestinal barrier, which is important for preventing harmful substances and pathogens from entering the body and promoting the absorption of nutrients. Because L-carnosine promotes the regeneration of intestinal cells, it helps to improve intestinal health and repair damage to the intestinal wall.

In Japan, L-carnosine is even used to heal stomach ulcers, where it is officially a prescription drug.

Diabetes and L-Carnosine

L-carnosine has the potential to help fight diabetes as its antioxidant properties help reduce oxidative stress, which can impair insulin production by causing damage to the pancreas. Additionally, L-carnosine may improve glucose tolerance, meaning the body is better able to remove glucose from the bloodstream and transport it into cells, allowing for more stable blood sugar control. The anti-inflammatory properties of L-carnosine show promise in reducing inflammation in the body associated with diabetes, making it a promising addition to holistic diabetes management approaches. 

L-Carnosine and Sports

L-Carnosine acts as a buffer during intense exercise to slow the rise of lactic acid. As a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, lactic acid contributes to muscle fatigue during exercise. By increasing lactic acid buffering capacity, L-Carnosine improves performance during exercise and helps extend exercise duration. As a powerful antioxidant, L-Carnosine helps reduce oxidative stress in muscles caused by intense exercise. Oxidative stress can lead to muscle damage and hinder muscle growth. Muscle recovery after exercise is supported and muscle damage is reduced.