Fisetin (3,3',4',7-tetrahydroxyflavone) is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in strawberries, apples, and other fruits that has emerged as one of the most powerful natural senolytic compounds - substances that selectively eliminate damaged "zombie cells" that accumulate as we age.
The problem? Senescent cells accumulate with age and drive the aging process by secreting inflammatory molecules (called SASP - Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype) that damage neighboring healthy cells. These zombie cells comprise only 1-2% of our tissues but contribute to virtually every age-related disease: chronic inflammation, reduced tissue function, joint deterioration, and metabolic dysfunction.
Fisetin supplementation offers a targeted approach to clear these problematic cells. Groundbreaking 2018 Mayo Clinic research published in EBioMedicine screened 10 different flavonoids and found fisetin to be the most potent natural senolytic, reducing senescent cell burden by up to 50% in aged tissues.
While fisetin is found in strawberries (the richest natural source at ~160 micrograms per gram), achieving therapeutic senolytic doses would require consuming impractical quantities - approximately 37 cups of strawberries for a single 500mg dose. This makes supplementation the only practical approach for senolytic benefits.