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Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging | Science News
Your morning coffee might be more than just a wake-up call—it could be secretly slowing your cells’ aging clock. New research reveals caffeine activates AMPK, an ancient cellular system that manages energy, stress, DNA repair, and growth—all key factors in longevity. Studied in fission yeast (a close biological cousin to human cells), the findings suggest caffeine doesn’t directly trigger cell growth like once thought, but instead taps into this powerful metabolic regulator. While humans aren’t yeast, the parallels are striking—and even tie into metformin’s anti-aging potential. So while it…
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