Supplementing with adrenal extract may help to stimulate the adrenal gland. The unique organ-specific glandular growth factors and signaling molecules present in the adrenal and mesenchyme extracts in Xtra-Cell Anti-Aging Support help to promote healthy adrenal function, improve cellular activity, and promote homeostasis, all of which can contribute to healthy aging.* Mesenchyme is embryonic connective tissue composed of pluripotent cells, or cells that are undifferentiated and have the ability to evolve into almost any type of cell. The material used in Xtra-Cell Anti-Aging Support is obtained from fetal porcine mesenchymal tissue from which cellular growth factors and other signaling molecules are extracted.

In vitro data have demonstrated that the components present in the mesenchyme extract can increase cellular metabolism as demonstrated by significant increases in fibroblast mitochondrial activity in the presence of presence of unaffected cellular proliferation (figures 1 and 2). The combination of adrenal and mesenchyme extracts in Xtra-Cell Anti-Aging Support synergistically provides nutritional support for fatigue, and helps to support healthy adrenal function.* Xtra-Cell Anti-Aging Support also provides thymus extract containing a broad range of thymic peptides and may play important roles in supporting lymphocyte proliferation and maturation, thus helping to support overall immune function.



Liquid cartilage extract contains numerous peptides and other signaling factors that may help to maintain the structure and function of the extracellular matrix as well as support joint and connective tissues, all of which contribute to healthy aging. Compounds present in LCE can help to support the proper activity of a family of zinc-dependent enzymes known as matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).* Specifically, MMP-2 MMP-9, and MMP-12 (also know as gelatinase A gelatinase B, and metalloelastase, respectively) have been shown to be involved in the breakdown of skin collagen fibers, vascular basement membranes, and cartilage.

Figures 3 and 4 show that LCE can support healthy MMP activity, which may in turn helps support healthy aging.



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Xtra-Cell Anti-Aging Support may be a useful dietary supplement for those who wish to support healthy aging.