Cycloastragenol is a bioactive molecule derived from Astragalus, a botanical widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and prized for its adaptogenic, immune-supporting, and whole-body benefits. Emerging evidence suggests cycloastragenol may unlock key aspects of healthy aging; it is known to support:
- Telomerase activation*
- Healthy telomere length*
- Healthy DNA structure*
- Antioxidant activity*
- Optimized aging at the genetic level*
Research-Supported Benefits:
Supports telomere length and healthy aging. Telomere attrition is one of the hallmarks of aging. Telomeres are the protective caps of chromosomes and help protect them from degradation. Critically short telomeres have been associated with cellular senescence and other parts of the aging process. Cycloastragenol may help activate telomerase, the major enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length.*
Supports healthy cell cleanup and antioxidative status. Improvement in markers related to antioxidative status was observed in the presence of cycloastragenol in an animal study. Cycloastragenol was also shown to help support the elimination of senescent cells in another animal study.*
