A new study indicates a pomegranate extract standardised to punicalagins (POMELLA extract) may help promote healthy, young-looking skin in several ways.
Also revealed in this study, the pomegranate extract increased UV-inhibited SIRT1 at concentrations of as little as 20 ppm. SIRT1 is a major target for longevity research, and its up-regulation is associated with the potential for life extension in in vivo models. The extract also showed positive effects promoting healthy DNA repair, intracellular antioxidant capacity (measured by ORAC), and healthy NF-kB regulation already within the normal range.
“The university-based development of POMELLA extract was an exhaustive process to determine the best candidate to provide tangible health benefits,” said Blake Ebersole, technical director of Verdure Sciences. “So while some of these findings – such as increased intracellular ORAC – are not completely unanticipated, there are some surprising new findings here. For example, the range of biomarkers affected such as the longevity-associated SIRT1, the relatively low concentrations needed to observe changes in these markers, and the fact that these markers are associated with enhanced health in other areas of the body.”
POMELLA extract is a 100% natural, clinically researched pomegranate product. Verdure Sciences strives to offer the most innovative bionutritionals through the integration of proprietary offerings, expertise and comprehensive resources.
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