They found a significant decrease in a marker associated with cell damage, which can cause impaired brain, muscle, liver and kidney function as well as ageing effects on the skin.
Snail slime is believed to have an anti-ageing effect on human skin, and some cosmetics are already sold with essence of escargot.
The sun's ageing effects during autumn months are also far worse than previously realized, it found.
Research suggests that the reason for this could be the ageing effects of stress, and the persistent relaxation of facial muscles which can be an effect of long term anti-depressant use.
