Garlic Compound May Hold Clue to Slowing Muscle Aging

May 7, 2026 - 15:30
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Garlic Compound May Hold Clue to Slowing Muscle Aging
Suzuki et al. report that S1PC, a bioactive compound derived from aged garlic extract, improved muscle function in aging mice and may point toward a low-cost strategy for combating frailty in older adults. Image credit: Suzuki et al., doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2026.04.006.

Researchers in Japan say S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine, a molecule found in aged garlic extract, restored strength and reduced frailty in older mice by activating a newly identified signaling pathway.

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