Researchers found that mice fed an oral supplement of spermidine were less likely to develop liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) – the most common form of liver cancer – compared with rodents that did not receive the supplement. Furthermore, the research team – from Texas A&M University in College Station – found that spermidine increased the lifespan of mice by as much as 25 percent. Spermidine is naturally found in a variety of food products, including aged cheese, mushrooms, legumes, soy, whole grains, and corn.
Compound in aged cheese may prevent liver cancer, boost longevity
