- Protects against the oxidative stress responsible for ageing.
- May fight age-related decline in cognitive function (attention, memory).
- Contains key nutrients for protecting the heart, brain and red blood cells.
DragonHead Extract is a supplement made from the dragonhead plant (Dracocephalum moldavica), sometimes called ‘Moldavian Melissa’, which is traditionally used in Uighur medicine for combatting the ageing process.
With its unique mode of action and high content in flavonoid glucuronides, it mimics the effects of calorie restriction, an action that significantly slows down the ageing process. In the short term, it produces benefits for the skin, while in the long term, it promotes longevity.
It has a similar action to that of the exceptional anti-ageing product Nicotinamide mononucleotide.
Aqueous extract of Dracocephalum moldavica is distinct in being able to mimic calorie restriction, and as a result, may be able to push back the limits of human life expectancy and reduce the risk of age-related diseases.
Calorie restriction is simply limiting one’s food intake to the minimum necessary. Until very recently, it was the only method known to increase longevity whilst improving general health (3-5).
Calorie restriction activates a cell protein called AMPK (6-7) which itself triggers the expression of a family of genes called sirtuins (8-9-20). These genes slow down the ageing process by acting on a number of cell mechanisms, such as DNA repair, resistance to oxidative stress and cell death. Studies also show that sirtuin activation increases insulin sensitivity and lipolysis, reduces levels of inflammation and plays a preventive role in neurodegenerative problems.
But just how many of us would be prepared to make such a huge sacrifice? A lifetime of drastically reduced calorie consumption in order to increase one’s life expectancy holds little appeal for most people (even if, in the past, such diets were undoubtedly responsible for the incredibly long life expectancy enjoyed by Japan’s Okinawa islanders).
Fortunately, researchers recently succeeded in isolating natural compounds capable of reproducing the beneficial effects of calorie restriction, with dragonhead emerging as one of the most impressive resources. When humans and other animals are given an extract of dragonhead, its flavonoid glucuronides activate AMPK in exactly the same way as calorie restriction. This brings about the same increase in activation of sirtuins, the genes that slow down ageing. This results in both general benefits and cellular ones, with effects ranging from a decrease in metabolic waste products, to a reduction in fat mass. Accordingly, one laboratory study showed that the compounds in DragonHead Extract led to an increase of 400% in AMPK activity, and of 300% in FOXO transcription factors which activate the sirtuin family. Perhaps most surprising is that the beneficial effects of this molecule are even observed in cases of overeating (which is common in Western countries).
With dragonhead’s ability to mimic calorie restriction, it’s therefore possible to have your cake (maximum life expectancy), and eat it too (normal calorie intake) and even have a cherry on top (a slim figure).
Through a domino effect, DragonHead Extract’s activation of sirtuins produces other health benefits too:
Daily dose: 2 capsules Number of doses per pack: 30 |
Amount per dose |
DracoBelle™ (extract of dragonhead leaf - Dracocephalum moldavica) | 200 mg |
Other ingredients: white rice flour, acacia gum. |
This PQQ & CoQ10 supplement improves antioxidant status and mitochondrial health via complementary mechanisms by providing multi-faceted support for cardiovascular and cerebral function. It also improves mental condition and quality of life in elderly patients and may be beneficial in delaying or preventing cognitive decline in middle-aged individuals.
This new dietary supplement offers the synergistic benefits of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) and co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Extensively studied in recent years, these two compounds offer significant antioxidant potency. They are thus able to combat oxidative stress – the result of attacks on cells by highly reactive species. The best-known of these are free radicals which contribute to premature ageing of cells as well as the development of certain age-related disorders such as cognitive impairment. The good news is that antioxidants are available which can fight the effects of free radicals and protect cognitive function, such as PQQ and CoQ10.
PQQ – or to give it its scientific name, pyrroloquinoline quinone – is one of the most powerful antioxidants currently known. It has the advantage of having good molecular stability which makes it highly effective at fighting oxidative stress. Its antioxidant activity is particularly beneficial for protecting mitochondria, the cell structures essential for energy production. In addition to this protective role, it promotes new mitochondrial growth:
Coenzyme Q10 features in the composition of a number of anti-ageing formulations. In helping to protect the body against free radicals, coenzyme Q10 helps prevent premature ageing of the cells and the onset of certain age-related symptoms. In addition, this powerful antioxidant works within the mitochondria for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The main energy source for numerous cellular functions, ATP is essential in order for the body to function properly. Despite this critical role, the body's ATP reserves are very low and need to be constantly renewed, hence the importance of coenzyme Q10 for maintaining vital and cognitive functions.
Buy PQQ & Q10 to help fight cellular ageing.
Daily serving: 2 capsules Number of servings per bottle: 15 |
Amount per dose |
Pyrroloquinoline quinone | 20 mg |
Coenzyme Q10 | 200 mg |
Other ingredients : Acacia gum. |
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