Klotho: A protein that protects cells from free radical damage

Klotho: A protein that protects cells from free radical damage

Klotho is a protein that is produced by cells in the body. It has been shown to have a number of important functions, including protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage DNA and other cellular...
How 1990s Klotho Experiments Changed History

How 1990s Klotho Experiments Changed History

In 1997, a scientist in Japan accidentally injected a substance that revealed how a Klotho protein deficiency could cause premature aging. This unintentional discovery during a mouse experiment led to more breakthroughs about how to increase Klotho levels, otherwise...
Klotho Proteins Help Maintain A Healthy Body

Klotho Proteins Help Maintain A Healthy Body

The body relies on a mix of natural and supplemental forces, both internal and external, to stay healthy. The combination of anti-aging proteins produced in the kidney and special hormones is more important than you know for maintaining a healthy metabolism and...