Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D is produced under the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. It provides many benefits for the body. It promotes calcium absorption from the gut and helps maintain proper levels of calcium in the blood stream for bone formation and cellular activity. Low vitamin D levels can trigger the […]
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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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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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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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Glutathione [gloo-tuh-thahy-ohn] has become known as one of the quintessential antioxidants of the body, yet supplementation has been limited to IV injections, which require a visit to a medical clinic and can be both costly and invasive. Poor Bioavailability There are hundreds of commercially available products containing Glutathione. The problem is none of them work, […]
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