Humanin

What is humanin and how does it work?

Humanin is a 24-amino acid peptide that naturally occurs in the mitochondria, found in many tissues and the bloodstream. It controls healthspan and lifespan in many animals. Natural humanin levels are higher in centenarians and their children compared to age-matched controls. Patients with Alzheimer’s, and mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes (MELAs) also had lower humanin levels.

In animals, humanin administration delays age-related cognitive and metabolic decline. At the same time, it protects against age-related diseases, such as stroke and cardiovascular conditions

Benefits and uses:

  • Boosts mitochondria functions

  • Improves lifespan and healthspan

  • Improves metabolic parameters, reducing the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases

  • Reduces inflammatory markers

  • Protects neurons

  • Protects healthy cells from apoptosis (cellular suicide), while promoting apoptosis in cancer cells

Stacks well with:

  • MOTS-c

  • NAD+

Ways to take:

  • Subcutaneous injections

  • Intravenous push

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