How can broccoli be your secret weapon for aging gracefully?

Yes….another reason to eat your broccoli!

A recent study in Cell Metabolism by researchers from Washington University School of Medicine unveiled a compound found in natural foods like broccoli, cucumbers, cabbage, and edamame that can reverse aging cell behaviors and make them act younger.

NMN, crucial for the body, is derived from niacin-rich foods. An enzyme known as nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) transforms niacin into NMN.

Preliminary research suggests that NMN may support healthy aging. However, most studies on NMN have been conducted in vitro or in animal models, and more research is needed to determine its effects on humans.

Foods rich in NMN include: