Quick Hitters
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The Vagus Nerve and Its Role in Our Body
The vagus nerve is the main conduit for the parasympathetic nervous system. This is the side of our autonomic nervous system that keeps the “fight or flight,” or sympathetic nervous system,…
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Supplemental Testosterone and Its Risks
I wrote an article on Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and the popularity of peptides that stimulate its secretion in the body to treat some of the maladies of aging, including brain…
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Spermidine as Longevity Agent
Spermidine is a “polyamine” compound originally isolated in sperm but is now sourced from wheat germ, lentils, soybeans, and other vegetables. It is also found in certain cheeses and meat sources,…
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Resveratrol and Its Health Benefits
Resveratrol is a naturally occurring chemical found in the skin in red grapes and other fruits and nuts. Resveratrol is one member of a group of compounds called polyphenols. It is…
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Red Light Therapy and Its Benefits
It is well known that light, both natural and artificial, has many effects on our bodies. Of particular interest in the last several years has been one part of the spectrum…
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Rapamycin and its Effects
Rapamycin is a drug that was originally developed to suppress the immune response to prevent organ rejection in kidney transplant patients. It is now being studied (and used) as a “geroprotective”…
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Probiotics for Gut Health
The importance of the “gut microbiome” to our physical wellness has become an area of intense interest among scientists and those of us who are dedicated to improving and maintaining excellent…
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Peptides and Their Effects on Our Body
Therapeutic peptides are relatively short chains of amino acids that constitute a class of pharmaceutical agents. These include the naturally occurring human hormones insulin, vasopressin, and oxytocin. The discovery of insulin…
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Oxytocin and its Role in Our Health
Oxytocin is a versatile hormone that has many roles. At first glance it may seem that these are unrelated. Not true. Often called the “love hormone,” oxytocin is actually designed for…
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NAD+ Part 2: How We Can Boost Our NAD+ Levels
NAD+ levels can be naturally increased by (1) taking NAD+ precursor supplements and (2) living a healthy lifestyle. The latter certainly includes exercise and diet – not only what we eat…
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What Is NAD+ and Why Is It So Important?
NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. It is one of the most essential molecules in our bodies. It is required for energy production by the mitochondria in our cells. It is…
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NAD Precursors, NR and NMN
NAD+ is an essential in mitochondrial energy metabolism and supplements with this interesting compound have been associated with longevity, overall improvement in health, and attenuation of diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders. A…