Anti-ageing potential of carnosine: approaches toward successful ageing

Ageing is characterised by a wide variety of physiological changes and, as a consequence, an anti-ageing compound must fulfil a wide variety of roles to be effective. Carnosine is an antioxidant, antiglycating and neuroprotective compound with well-studied clinical benefits. It is becoming a clinically accepted nutritional supplement with uses across a considerable spectrum of chronic diseases, from senile cataract to dementia. In this review, the benefits and actions of carnosine are discussed in the light of current research findings.