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sirtuin in British English (sɜːˈtuːɪn) nouna protein that regulates cell metabolism and ageing Examples of 'sirtuin' in a sentencesirtuin Contains sirtuin - longevity gene - technology designed to extend the life of skin cells.This process massively diminishes its sirtuin-activating flavanols, seriously compromising its health-promoting qualities.What would happen if they packed someone's diet with as many of the richest-known sources of sirtuin as possible?They hit the jackpot as a sirtfood, being crammed full with the sirtuin-activating nutrients kaempferol and quercetin.A chemical called sirtuin changes the body's bad 'white fat', which sits on the midriff, into healthier 'brown fat'.So, not only does stir-frying lock in loads of flavour, but also lots of the sirtuin-activating polyphenols.That's the power of sirtuin activation. |