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There has always been a dream that there could be a pill to replace exercise. New research suggests a molecule called betaine, naturally produced by the kidneys, may do just that. According to a new study published in Cell , it may mimic many of the health-protective effects of exercise. This suggests that it could help protect against aging-related decline, even in individuals who are unable to maintain regular physical activity.

Betaine is produced by the kidneys. Previous research has linked it to cardiovascular health and liver function, but its role in geroprotection has been underappreciated. This research shows the kidney acts as a command center in exercise-driven rejuvenation. Betaine directly inhibits key drivers of inflammation,

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