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Mediterranean diet activates anti ageing proteins

New research uncovers a potential reason why a Mediterranean diet reduces cellular ageing and the risk of cardiovascular disease: The diet seems to boost the levels of two mitochondrial microproteins, called humanin and shmoose, which are linked to protection against cardiovascular disease and neurodegeneration.

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