This study examines the effect of six weeks of daily supplementation on a panel of blood markers associated with vascular aging and inflammation.
The blood markers Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), Interleukin-8 (IL-8), Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9), Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), and Klotho will be measured. PAI-1 is a protein involved in blood clotting whose elevated levels are associated with increased cardiovascular risk and aging. IL-8 is a pro-inflammatory cytokine linked to chronic inflammation. PCSK9 is involved in lipid metabolism and cardiovascular risk. FGF-23 is a regulator of phosphate metabolism and vascular calcification. CRP is a general marker of system inflammation, and Klotho is an anti-aging protein with protective effects on vascular and renal function.
By assessing these markers, this study seeks to determine whether a natural oral supplement can modulate key pathways involved in vascular inflammation and aging, potentially positioning it as a natural oral supplement that may support vascular health in the context of age-related decline.
