5-Aminolevulinic acid, 5-ALA: what is it and what is its role in the body?

Age doesn't fall on us in one day. It creeps in slowly: in the form of mild forgetfulness, decreased stamina, and a dull look. Cells start to work a little less efficiently, and we gradually cease to be the same. 

If you understand where this glitch starts, you can try to slow it down. And then a molecule comes on the scene, which is rarely talked about — but without which life itself is impossible.

5-ALA: The origins of life in a single molecule

5-ALA, or 5-aminolevulinic acid, is a substance without which life itself is impossible. It is an amino acid present in almost all forms of life, from plants to humans. It is 5-ALA that is involved in the formation of heme, a complex molecule consisting of eight units of this amino acid and an iron ion. And heme, in turn, is an integral part of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

But the role of 5-ALA does not end there. It is critically important for cellular respiration, during which the body extracts energy from food and oxygen. All this happens in the mitochondria, and without the participation of heme (and therefore without 5-ALA), this process is simply impossible. Without it, there is no energy, no activity, no fulfilling life.

Interestingly, chlorophyll, the pigment that plants use to convert sunlight into energy, works in much the same way as heme. Therefore, we can safely say that 5-ALA is a kind of universal energy currency on the planet.

Why is it more difficult with age?

The body produces 5-ALA on its own, but its synthesis slows down noticeably with age. And not only because we are constantly stressed, sleep poorly and little, or lead a sedentary lifestyle. The very resource of the body is being depleted. 

Against the background of a decrease in 5-ALA, metabolism slows down, chronic fatigue appears, and what we call aging begins.

5-ALA can be found in food. To do this, add Japanese "sticky" natto beans, high-quality soy sauce, spinach, tomatoes, as well as wine and sake to the diet. But its concentrations in food are too low to maintain a stable level. 

That is why Japanese scientists have proposed a solution — to obtain 5-ALA from fermented microorganisms, similar to those involved in the preparation of traditional products. 

The Molecular Reboot of Youth

We present to you our new product, the premium supplement YUUgen Life Source 5—ALA and 10000 NMN, in which 5-ALA is combined with other powerful components of anti-aging therapy.

NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) accelerates the production of NAD+, a coenzyme vital for the production of sirtuins, the so—called youth proteins. They repair DNA, slow down cellular aging, support vascular and muscle health, and improve cognitive function.

Additional components enhance the effect:

- PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) is an antioxidant with a rare ability to stimulate the growth of new mitochondria.

- Coenzyme Q10 — protects cells from damage, supports heart health, improves skin condition.

- Iron (in the form of Iron Yeast) — perfectly combines with 5-ALA for heme synthesis.

- Turmeric extract — against inflammation and to support the immune system.

- Red wine extract with resveratrol, a fighter for longevity, neutralizes free radicals and activates cellular renewal processes.

5-ALA is the basis of all our vital activity, a quiet conductor of processes without which youth, energy and health are impossible. Thanks to the latest developments, it has become possible to maintain the level of 5-ALA and NMN in the body and carry out a complete reconstruction of the body at the level of biochemical processes. The result of taking YUUgen Life Source 5-ALA and 10000 NMN will be a surge of energy, clarity of thinking and radiant youthful skin.