THE SCIENCE

26 molecules. One tour.

Every active in Geroprotect Essentials I and II, one by one: where it comes from, why it matters, how much is used in studies, and when to take it. Simple words, real doses.

Tomato — a natural source of Ca-AKG TomatoFound in: Made in every cell of your body; small amounts in tomatoes, cheese and bone broth
01Essentials I

Ca-AKG

Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate

Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate is a mineral form of a natural cell fuel called alpha-ketoglutarate. Your body makes it, and it is also found in foods like spinach, broccoli and bone broth.

  • It feeds the energy engines inside your cells, called mitochondria.
  • It supports the body's own recycling and repair systems.
  • It is a favourite in longevity research for healthy ageing.
Get it in Essentials I
Avocado — a natural source of NMN AvocadoFound in: Edamame, Broccoli, Avocado, Cucumber
02Essentials I

NMN

Nicotinamide mononucleotide

NMN is a natural building block your body uses to make NAD+, the helper molecule that powers every cell. Small amounts are found in edamame, broccoli and avocado.

  • It refills NAD+ levels that dip as we age.
  • It keeps the cell's energy engines running smoothly.
  • It supports DNA repair and healthy circulation.
Get it in Essentials I
Apple — a natural source of Quercetin AppleFound in: Onions, Apples, Capers, Berries
03Essentials I

Quercetin

Quercetin is a plant pigment called a flavonoid that gives many fruits and vegetables their colour. It is rich in onions, apples, capers and berries.

  • It is a strong antioxidant that shields cells from daily wear and tear.
  • It calms low-level irritation in the body.
  • It helps recycle other protective molecules like vitamin C.
Get it in Essentials I
Strawberry — a natural source of Fisetin StrawberryFound in: Strawberries, Apples, Persimmons, Grapes
04Essentials I

Fisetin

Fisetin is a natural flavonoid pigment found in strawberries, apples and persimmons. It gives these fruits some of their bright colour.

  • It helps clear out old, worn-down cells that can slow healthy ageing.
  • It supports brain cells and clear thinking.
  • It is a powerful antioxidant for everyday protection.
Get it in Essentials I
Blueberry — a natural source of Pterostilbene BlueberryFound in: Blueberries, Grapes, Almonds, Cranberries
05Essentials I

Pterostilbene

Pterostilbene is a natural compound from blueberries and grapes, closely related to resveratrol. It is known for staying active in the body for a long time.

  • It supports healthy blood sugar and cholesterol balance.
  • It protects brain cells and supports memory.
  • It is a strong antioxidant that lasts longer than resveratrol.
Get it in Essentials I
Turmeric root — a natural source of Curcumin Turmeric rootFound in: Turmeric, Curry powder, Mustard, Ginger
06Essentials I

Curcumin

Curcumin is the golden compound that gives turmeric its bright colour. It comes from the turmeric root, a spice used for thousands of years.

  • It is one of the most studied natural compounds for calming irritation.
  • It supports healthy joints and flexible movement.
  • It is a strong antioxidant for daily protection.

Tradition Turmeric has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years, valued for warmth and balance.

Get it in Essentials I
Barberry — a natural source of Berberine BarberryFound in: Barberry, Goldenseal, Oregon grape, Tree turmeric
07Essentials I

Berberine

Berberine is a bright yellow plant compound found in plants like goldenseal, barberry and Oregon grape. It has been used in herbal medicine for centuries.

  • It supports healthy blood sugar and metabolism.
  • It helps balance the friendly bacteria in the gut.
  • It supports heart and cholesterol health.

Tradition Berberine-rich plants like barberry and goldenseal have a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western herbalism.

Get it in Essentials I
Pomegranate — a natural source of Urolithin A PomegranateFound in: Pomegranate, Strawberries, Raspberries, Walnuts
08Essentials I

Urolithin A

Urolithin A is a compound your gut makes when it breaks down nutrients from pomegranates and berries. Only some people make much of it naturally.

  • It refreshes old mitochondria, the energy engines inside cells.
  • It supports strong, healthy muscles.
  • It powers the body's own cell-cleaning process.
Get it in Essentials I
Spinach — a natural source of Coenzyme Q10 SpinachFound in: Oily fish, Beef, Chicken, Nuts
09Essentials I

Coenzyme Q10

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a fat-soluble helper your body makes to turn food into energy. It is also found in oily fish, meat and nuts.

  • It is the spark plug of the cell's energy engines.
  • It protects the heart and blood vessels.
  • It shields cells from everyday damage.
Get it in Essentials I
Chamomile — a natural source of Apigenin ChamomileFound in: Chamomile, Parsley, Celery, Artichokes
10Essentials I

Apigenin

Apigenin is a calming plant compound called a flavonoid, found in chamomile, parsley and celery. It is one reason chamomile tea feels so soothing.

  • It calms the nervous system and supports deep sleep.
  • It is a gentle antioxidant for brain and body.
  • It supports balanced, relaxed mood.

Tradition Chamomile, a rich source of apigenin, has been used as a calming tea in European and traditional herbal medicine for centuries.

Get it in Essentials I
Kiwi — a natural source of PQQ KiwiFound in: Kiwi, Green tea, Fermented soybeans, Parsley
11Essentials I

PQQ

Pyrroloquinoline quinone

PQQ is a small nutrient that helps cells make new mitochondria, the tiny energy engines inside them. It is found in small amounts in kiwi, green tea and fermented soybeans.

  • It encourages the growth of fresh mitochondria.
  • It protects nerve and brain cells.
  • It supports steady energy and focus.
Get it in Essentials I
Shiitake — a natural source of 5-ALA ShiitakeFound in: Red meat, Fish, Spinach, Broccoli
12Essentials I

5-ALA

5-aminolevulinic acid

5-ALA is a natural building block your body uses to make haem, which carries oxygen in the blood. It is found in small amounts in meat, fish and green vegetables.

  • It helps cells make energy more efficiently.
  • It supports oxygen delivery and circulation.
  • It refreshes the cell's energy engines.
Get it in Essentials I
Wheat germ — a natural source of Spermidine Wheat germFound in: Wheat germ, Aged cheese, Mushrooms, Natto
13Essentials I

Spermidine

Spermidine is a natural compound that helps cells clean out old parts and renew themselves, a process called autophagy. It is found in wheat germ, aged cheese, mushrooms and natto.

  • It triggers the body's deep cell-cleaning process.
  • It supports heart and blood vessel health.
  • It supports healthy hair and skin.

Tradition Wheat germ and natto, both rich in spermidine, are traditional longevity foods in European and Japanese cultures.

Get it in Essentials I
Avocado — a natural source of Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) AvocadoFound in: Milk, Yeast, Brewer's yeast, Dairy foods
14Essentials II

Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

Vitamin B3 family

Nicotinamide riboside, or NR, is a natural B-vitamin-like compound that raises NAD+, the helper molecule that powers every cell. It is found in small amounts in milk and yeast.

  • It refills NAD+ levels that decline with age.
  • It keeps the cell's energy engines young and active.
  • It supports DNA repair and healthy circulation.
Get it in Essentials II
Chinese skullcap — a natural source of Baicalein Chinese skullcapFound in: Chinese skullcap root, Skullcap tea
15Essentials II

Baicalein

Baicalein is a natural compound from the root of Chinese skullcap, a plant used in herbal medicine. It gives the root its gentle protective powers.

  • It calms low-level irritation throughout the body.
  • It protects brain cells and supports memory.
  • It is a strong antioxidant for daily protection.

Tradition Chinese skullcap, the source of baicalein, has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to cool and calm the body.

Get it in Essentials II
Brown seaweed — a natural source of Fucoidan Brown seaweedFound in: Wakame, Kombu, Mozuku, Brown seaweed
16Essentials II

Fucoidan

Fucoidan is a natural compound from brown seaweed such as wakame and kombu. It is a type of fibre-like sugar that supports the body's defences.

  • It supports a healthy, balanced immune system.
  • It helps the body's own cell-cleaning process.
  • It supports a healthy heart and blood flow.

Tradition Brown seaweeds like kombu and wakame have been staple health foods in Japanese and Korean tradition for centuries.

Get it in Essentials II
Ginseng root — a natural source of Ginsenosides Ginseng rootFound in: Asian ginseng root, American ginseng, Ginseng tea
17Essentials II

Ginsenosides

Ginsenosides are the active compounds in ginseng root, prized for energy and balance. They come from Panax ginseng, a root used in Asian medicine for thousands of years.

  • They help the body adapt to stress and tiredness.
  • They support steady energy and focus.
  • They support healthy blood flow and vitality.

Tradition Ginseng root has been a treasure of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, valued for strength and balance.

Get it in Essentials II
Red grape — a natural source of Resveratrol Red grapeFound in: Red grapes, Red wine, Blueberries, Cranberries
18Essentials II

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a natural compound in the skin of red grapes, red wine and berries. It helps plants defend themselves from stress, and it shares that protection with us.

  • It supports heart and blood vessel health.
  • It protects cells from everyday wear and tear.
  • It supports healthy ageing and energy balance.
Get it in Essentials II
Artichoke — a natural source of TUDCA ArtichokeFound in: Bear bile (historical), Plant-made supplements
19Essentials II

TUDCA

Tauroursodeoxycholic acid

TUDCA is a special bile acid, a natural compound your body makes in small amounts. Modern supplements make it safely from plants.

  • It supports healthy liver and gallbladder function.
  • It protects cells under stress.
  • It supports healthy digestion of fats.

Tradition Bear bile has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and TUDCA is its modern, plant-made active compound.

Get it in Essentials II
Green tea — a natural source of EGCG Green teaFound in: Green tea, Matcha, White tea, Apples
20Essentials II

EGCG

Epigallocatechin gallate

EGCG is the most active antioxidant in green tea leaves. It gives green tea its fresh taste and gentle, protective power.

  • It is a strong antioxidant for daily protection.
  • It supports healthy metabolism and fat balance.
  • It supports heart and blood vessel health.

Tradition Green tea has been a daily health ritual in China and Japan for over a thousand years.

Get it in Essentials II
Celery — a natural source of Luteolin CeleryFound in: Celery, Parsley, Thyme, Chamomile
21Essentials II

Luteolin

Luteolin is a natural plant pigment found in celery, parsley, thyme and chamomile. It gives these herbs and vegetables part of their healthy colour.

  • It calms low-level irritation in the body.
  • It protects brain cells and supports memory.
  • It is a gentle antioxidant for everyday protection.
Get it in Essentials II
Butter & cream — a natural source of Pentadecanoic Acid (C15:0) Butter & creamFound in: Full-fat milk, Butter, Cheese, Some fish
22Essentials II

Pentadecanoic Acid (C15:0)

An odd-chain fatty acid

Pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0, is a healthy odd-chain fatty acid found in full-fat dairy and some fish. It is one of the good fats that support strong cells.

  • It makes cell membranes stronger and more resilient.
  • It supports healthy metabolism and energy balance.
  • It is an essential fatty acid that the body needs.
Get it in Essentials II
Natto — a natural source of Nattokinase NattoFound in: Natto, Fermented soybeans
23Essentials II

Nattokinase

Nattokinase is a natural enzyme from natto, a traditional fermented soybean food from Japan. It helps keep blood flowing freely.

  • It supports healthy, free-flowing circulation.
  • It helps the body clear small proteins from the blood.
  • It supports heart and blood vessel health.

Tradition Natto, the source of nattokinase, has been a traditional Japanese longevity food for over a thousand years.

Get it in Essentials II
Edamame — a natural source of Genistein EdamameFound in: Soybeans, Tofu, Tempeh, Edamame
24Essentials II

Genistein

Genistein is a natural compound called an isoflavone, found in soybeans and soy foods. It is one of the plant nutrients behind soy's health reputation.

  • It supports healthy bones and strong structure.
  • It supports balanced hormones through the years.
  • It is a gentle antioxidant for heart and skin.

Tradition Soy and its isoflavones have been central to traditional East Asian diets for centuries, linked to long, healthy lives.

Get it in Essentials II
Porcini — a natural source of L-Ergothioneine PorciniFound in: King oyster mushrooms, Shiitake mushrooms, Oyster mushrooms, Porcini
25Essentials II

L-Ergothioneine

L-ergothioneine is a special amino acid your body can store and use as a long-lasting antioxidant. It is found mainly in mushrooms, especially king oyster and shiitake.

  • It is a longevity vitamin that protects cells deeply.
  • It concentrates in tissues that need steady protection.
  • It supports brain, heart and skin health.
Get it in Essentials II
Ashwagandha — a natural source of Withaferin A AshwagandhaFound in: Ashwagandha root, Winter cherry
26Essentials II

Withaferin A

Withaferin A is an active compound from ashwagandha, a root used in Ayurveda for thousands of years. It is one of the plant's calming, strengthening compounds.

  • It helps the body adapt to stress and tension.
  • It supports calm, steady energy.
  • It supports healthy muscles and recovery.

Tradition Ashwagandha, the source of withaferin A, is a celebrated adaptogen in Ayurveda, used for thousands of years to build strength and calm.

Get it in Essentials II