Milk thistle is a flowering plant that belongs to the daisy family. It is native to many areas around the Mediterranean Sea and was brought to North America by European colonists. It gets its name from the milky sap contained within its leaves. The most common species is silybum marianum. The medicinal extract from the […]
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There are a lot of claims made by supplement manufacturers touting huge benefits from their products. These range from the credible to the doubtful. However, there are many effective nutrients and substances in the anti-aging arsenal. Below is a list recommended by naturopathic doctors around the country. Telomeres and Aging Docosahexaenoic Acid Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA […]
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Vitamins are organic compounds that are necessary for proper health and cannot be synthesized by the body. By strict definition there are 13 nutrients considered to be vitamins in humans. Below are lists of vitamins, their functions in the body, diseases that occur when they are lacking, and dietary sources of vitamins. There are also […]
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There are a number of factors that contribute to aging skin and wrinkles. Exposure to the sun, diminishing hormones, free radicals, smoking, and even gravity all contribute. There are also multiple changes that occur to the skin that result in wrinkles and an aged appearance. Collagen gives skin its strength, elastin gives skin its elasticity, […]
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Glutathione [gloo-tuh-thahy-ohn] is a protein that defends the body against toxins. It is being categorized as a “super antioxidant” that prevents damage caused by free radicals and peroxisomes.1 It helps slow the aging process, it protects the brain and the liver, and bolsters the immune system.2 Free Radicals and Antioxidants Free radicals are unstable molecules […]
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Resveratol [rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl] is a naturally occurring phenol found in blueberries, peanuts, cocoa, and red grapes, and a small amount in red wine. It has deservedly received a lot of media attention because of its effects on longevity and cardiovascular health. Uses Life Extension and Healthy Aging. The end sections of chromosomes that are involved in replication […]
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Milk thistle is a flowering plant that gets its name from the milky sap contained within its leaves. Milk thistle has been used as an herbal remedy for over 2,000 years. Most of the medicinal benefits of the herb come from the seed. The milk thistle seed extract is called silymarin. Milk Thistle, or Silymarin, […]
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1. Resveratrol Unless you really don’t like life, you might want to take a naturally occurring phenol called Resveratol. It is found in red grapes, blueberries, peanuts, and cocoa, and has been shown to have a positive effect on life extension.1, 2 Resveratrol [rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl] is a powerful antioxidant3 and may reduce the risk of heart disease.4 It […]
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Alpha-Lipoic acid is an organo-sulfur compound that is found in almost all foods, but in very low amounts and does not absorb well into the body from food since it is covalently bound. It has been taken as a nutritional supplement since the 1950’s, and has been the subject of numerous clinical studies since its […]
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Resveratol is a naturally occurring substance found in some foods like peanuts, blueberries, red grapes, and a very small amount in red wine. Because of its effects on longevity, many pharmacists and doctors are taking it themselves. It all started back in 2003 when a group of researchers reported that resveratrol significantly extended the […]
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