Glycerol, a key component of fat, doesn’t get as much attention as fatty acids. But research is accumulating that glycerol plays a key role in disrupting the function of cells and organs and accelerates #aging. So, could reducing glycerol levels slow down the signs of aging?

A research team has found some very promising findings about ADH-1, an enzyme that breaks down glycerol.

https://theconversation.com/breaking-down-fat-byproducts-could-lead-to-healthier-aging-researchers-identify-a-key-enzyme-that-does-just-that-201927 #Health #MedMastodon

Breaking down fat byproducts could lead to healthier aging − researchers identify a key enzyme that does just that

Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts.

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