Emerging metabolites & supplements

A mixed evidence set: some compounds have early human trials, others mostly biomarker, mechanistic or observational support.

Why it circulates

They map neatly onto hallmarks-of-ageing narratives and can be sold as supplements.

What the evidence supports

A change in an ageing clock, mitochondrial marker or short functional test is not evidence of longer healthy life.

Practical appraisal

Appraise each compound separately and show dose, population, comparator, duration and endpoint.

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