The anti-glycation effect is primarily attributed to decarboxy carnosine, which blocks AGE cross-linking reactions and protects target proteins from modification 23
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Neuroprotection from injury cascades After a neurological injury such as stroke, TBI, or the chronic damage seen in neurodegeneration a cascade of secondary injury events unfolds: excitotoxicity, uncontrolled apoptosis, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation
Vitamin, mineral, and other nutrient depletion is an effect of taking these drugs that has been documented since the 1960s, leading many researchers and pharmacists to recommend supplementing with vitamins and minerals while using these medications
(Of note, Life Extension is the only one of our milk thistle recommendations that specifies silybin content.) Whats more, the company that makes Siliphos, Indena, has conducted a handful of studies on it, which we cover in greater detail down in Life Extensions dedicated section
