A common dietary compound called spermidine found in many foods including aged cheese has been found to extend the lifespan of mice.
A companion to cheese, red wine, is also said to have health benefits. Resveratrol, which occurs naturally in grape skins and consequently in red wine, has been shown to increase the life span of mice and slow the onset of diabetes.
The latest research published in the journal Nature Medicine says the compound spermidine, also found in legumes and whole grains, improves cardiovascular health.
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