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Urolithins and their Many Health Benefits
Urolithin A and B are natural polyphenol compounds found in fruits, such as pomegranates and berries, and walnuts. These urolithins are both produced by gut bacteria. Claims about Urolithin A include…
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Health risks of high alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption has many effects on our health. While lower dose consumption may decrease cardiovascular risk, high alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancer. Let’s look at the health risks related to high alcohol…
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High Alcohol Consumption and the Heart
Let’s look at the effect of high alcohol consumption and the heart: There has been much written about the risks and benefits of low alcohol consumption (e.g. ≤ 2-3 drinks per…
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The Healing Power of Mushrooms
The nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have been known since ancient times. Mushrooms have been used to heal various ailments for millennia, easing pain and other symptoms. Written records…
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Ketogenic Diet and Cardiovascular Disease
The ketogenic diet, also known as the “keto diet,” is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat dietary regimen that causes the body to burn fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. A number of health benefits…
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Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
There are various mechanisms by which intermittent fasting (IF) regimens are hypothesized to produce health benefits. These include effects on (1) circadian biology, (2) the gut microbiome, and (3) modifiable lifestyle…
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Açai Berries and Their Health Benefits
Acai berries are berries that grow on palm trees in the rainforests of South America, including Brazil. They have received a lot of attention due to their potent anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and…
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Vitamin D and Its Health Benefits
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb and regulate calcium levels in the body. It is critical for building and maintained bone mass which, in turn is…
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Vitamin B12 and Its Health Benefits
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that is present in certain food and available as a dietary supplement. Like vitamin D, deficiency of this vitamin is common, especially in older…
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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…