The extract of Monarda didyma L. to combat biological ageing
11.03.2025
A research team from the BioAging Lab at the University of Padua, led by Sofia Pavanello, has published an innovative study in the journal "GeroScience" concerning the use of a natural extract of Monarda didyma L. to combat biological ageing. The study, carried out in collaboration with the company Mibelle Biochemistry (a world leader in the production of high-quality active ingredients for the nutraceutical industry), demonstrated that the extract can improve quality of life and slow ageing through a green and sustainable approach, confirming the positive potential of Monarda didyma L. extract as a supplement for long-term wellbeing.
The research combined in vitro experiments and a clinical trial involving 81 university employees, aged between 45 and 65, monitored for three months. The results showed that the extract reduces oxidative stress, slows telomere shortening, protects DNA from damage, and helps limit cellular senescence. Participants in the trial recorded significant improvements in biomarkers of biological ageing, sleep quality, physical activity, and inflammatory and renal parameters.
"Our study fits perfectly into active and sustainable ageing policies, promoting natural and safe approaches to improving health over time," concludes Sofia Pavanello, "and it demonstrates how Science, Nature, and biotechnologies applied to nutraceuticals can offer concrete and scientifically validated solutions to combat biological ageing, projecting us towards a sustainable and long-lived future."
