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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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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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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Picrorhiza Kurroa is a small plant that grows in the North-Western Himalayan region of India and Nepal. Between June and August white or pale purple flowers bloom on the plant, but it is the plant’s root that is mainly used for medicinal purposes. The active ingredients of picrorhiza protect the liver on many levels and […]
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