Life Extension Biological Aging Defense is a one-a-day formula with Scarlet Beebalm (Monarda didyma) and Lemon Balm Extract (Melissa officinalis) to preserve two biological aging markers, telomere length and DNA methylation. This advanced formula is designed to promote cellular health, helping maintain normal cell function and overall wellbeing.
While we cannot change our chronological age, we can influence our biological age and how well our cells function through lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted supplements. Life Extension Biological Aging Defense works at the cellular level to help preserve telomere length and maintain healthy DNA methylation patterns, both key indicators of healthy ageing.
Telomeres act as protective caps at the ends of your chromosomes. Over time, telomeres naturally shorten, reducing cells’ ability to divide and function optimally, which contributes to normal ageing. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, participants taking a standardised Scarlet Beebalm extract showed significantly longer telomere length than those on placebo.1
DNA methylation is another key biomarker in healthy ageing research. The same study showed participants taking Scarlet Beebalm extract had a lower DNA methylation age compared with the placebo group, indicating more youthful cellular function.1
Life Extension Biological Aging Defense Benefits:
- Supports healthy biological ageing by targeting the main hallmarks of aging
- Helps maintain DNA methylation age, a key aging biomarker
- Promotes healthy telomere length, crucial for cellular longevity
- Contain Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), which is rich in antioxidants
- Gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegetarian
Directions: As a food supplement, take one Biological Aging Defense capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare professional.
Do not exceed recommended daily dose. Consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating. A food supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
One capsule provides 100mg of Scarlet Beebalm Extract (aerial parts), Lemon Balm Extract (aerial parts) [std. to ≥ 4% didymin]. Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Cellulose (capsule), Y-Cyclodextrin, Food-Starch Modified, Vegetable Stearate, Silica.
What is in Biological Aging Defense?
Biological Aging Defense features a standardised scarlet beebalm extract along with a lemon balm extract providing at least 4% didymin (4 mg). Scarlet beebalm is rich in active compounds, including didymin, that promote healthy ageing and overall well-being. Lemon balm serves as a complementary botanical for additional support.
Who is Biological Aging Defense for?
This Life Extension supplement is ideal for adults who want to support healthy ageing from within. It is especially suited for those seeking to maintain important markers of biological age, including youthful gene expression (epigenetics) and telomere length.
What is biological age?
Biological age indicates how well your cells and body systems are functioning, offering a deeper view than chronological age, the number of years you have lived. Lifestyle, genetics, nutrition, and environmental factors all influence biological age, meaning your body can age faster or slower than your actual chronological age. Epigenetics is the way your body controls which genes are active and which are not, without changing your DNA.
What is DNA methylation & epigenetics?
DNA methylation is a natural process that helps regulate healthy gene expression (through epigenetics), influencing whole-body health and cellular function. As we age, DNA methylation changes, which can affect how genes are expressed and how efficiently cells operate. Scientists measure these methylation patterns as biomarkers to estimate biological age and assess how the body is ageing at the cellular level. Epigenetics is the whole set of gene-control mechanisms, the overall system your body uses to turn genes "on" or "off" without changing your DNA. It includes several mechanisms that influence how your genes behave. DNA methylation is one of those mechanisms used to measure biological ageng.
What are telomeres?
Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of your chromosomes that help safeguard DNA stability. Longer telomeres are associated with youth and longevity. Telomere length, together with epigenetics, plays a central role in how your cells age and function over time.
When can I expect an effect?
In a clinical study using a scarlet beebalm extract standardised to 4% didymin, participants showed a more youthful biological age and longer telomere length after 12 weeks compared with placebo. Individual responses may vary, but following the study's 12-week duration is a good benchmark for evaluating the product's effectiveness.
When is the best time to take Biological Aging Defense? Should it be taken with food or on an empty stomach?
We suggest taking one capsule daily with food.
Can Life Extension Biological Aging Defense interact with my medication?
There is no evidence to suggest that the nutrients in this formula would negatively interact with prescription medications. However, it's always recommended to inform your healthcare provider about any supplements you are taking.
Has Biological Aging Defense been tested for quality and safety?
All Life Extension's raw materials and finished products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet their high-quality standards. This includes testing for heavy metals, microbes, disintegration, potency, and active ingredient content. Products are only approved for production after meeting Life Extension's specifications.
Does Life Extension Biological Aging Defense contain allergens?
Biological Aging Defense is free from milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans.
Where is Biological Aging Defense produced?
This formula is manufactured in the USA in a facility that complies with GMP standards ("good manufacturing practices").
Is Biological Aging Defense vegetarian?
Yes, Biological Aging Defense is vegetarian and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
Is Biological Aging Defense gluten-free?
Yes, Biological Aging Defense is gluten-free.
Is Biological Aging Defense non-GMO?
Yes, Biological Aging Defense and all its ingredients are Life Extension verified non-GMO.
Can children take Biological Aging Defense?
Biological Aging Defense was designed for adults over the age of 18 and is not intended for children. Always consult with your child's physician before giving them any supplements.
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