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AKG Supplement Reverses Biological Age

Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) has long been a popular supplement for its supposed abilities to enhance athletic performance and increase energy, and potentially extend longevity because of its key role in metabolism. 

AKG is a naturally occurring endogenous intermediary metabolite and part of the Krebs cycle, which means that our own bodies create it. The supplement industry also produces a synthetic version that is chemically identical to naturally produced AKG.

A recent study found that AKG supplementation seems to lower biological age.

As humans, we have two different ages—chronological and biological. Chronological age is the number of years a person has been alive, while biological age refers to how old a person seems.

The study took a deep dive into the antiaging benefits of Rejuvant®, a brand name alpha-ketoglutarate supplement, looking at use for an average period of 7 months.

Key Takeaways From This Study: 

You can read the complete study, which was published in the Nov. 2021 issue of Aging, by clicking on the link.

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