Rosemary
Anti-inflammatory effects documented; DNA-protective when eaten about two teaspoons a day for a week
Also known as: Rosmarinus officinalis
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Rosemary, based on research from longevity science.
- Carnosic acid
Carnosic acid and other phenolic diterpenes identified in many aromatic plants
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Rosemary may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- DNA DamageAbout two teaspoons a day for one week
Source: How Not to Age
- Skin Aging
Rosemary and grapefruit polyphenol combination showed skin photoprotective and anti-aging effects
Source: How Not to Age
- Prostate cancer
Inhibits tumor growth in vivo via ROS-induced necrotic cell death
Source: How Not to Age
- Hair loss / hair shedding
Diluted rosemary essential oil appears to work as well as Rogaine for keeping hair.
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
Improves
- Mild Cognitive Impairmentabout half teaspoon dried
About half teaspoon dried rosemary improved memory speed in adults averaging age 75; higher doses worsened it
Source: How Not to Age
- Cognitive decline
Rosemary aroma exposure correlated with cognitive performance; short-term study showed cognitive improvement in elderly
Source: How Not to Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Rosemary works at a cellular level.
- PromotesActivates Nrf2
Food extracts such as coffee, turmeric, rosemary, broccoli, thyme, clove and oregano strongly induce Nrf2-mediated SR.
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- About two teaspoons a day for one weekfor DNA Damage
Source: How Not to Age
- about half teaspoon driedfor Mild Cognitive Impairment
About half teaspoon dried rosemary improved memory speed in adults averaging age 75; higher doses worsened it
Source: How Not to Age
Recipes with Rosemary
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- The How Not to Age Cookbook