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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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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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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…
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Metformin and Its Effects on Longevity
Metformin is a drug that has been widely used since the 1960s to treat type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood sugar by increasing the sensitivity of the tissues in the body…
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Fisetin and Its Health Benefits
Fisetin is a flavonoid compound found in fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, apples, persimmons, grapes, onions, and cucumbers. Flavonoids are commonly found in most plants and exert a wide range…
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Cortisol – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Cortisol is one of the most powerful and important hormones in the human body. It is produced by the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys. It helps regulate…
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Cancer, Part 3 – Different Types of Cancer
There are over 100 types of cancer consisting of a variety of cell types arising from every tissue in the body. Some organs, for example the lung, may have cancerous tumors…
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Cancer, Part 2 – How cancer develops
Cancer cells arise from changes, or mutations, in the DNA (genes), in normal cells. Such genetic “mistakes” may occur during the replication process, when there is an error during copying of…
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Berberine and Its Health Benefits
Berberine is a compound found in many plants, including barberry (Berberis vulgaris). It is used in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine. In Chinese medicine berberine is frequently used as part of…
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Cancer, Part 1 – How cancer cells differ
Cancer is a disease wherein cells in the body grow uncontrollably and can spread locally or to other tissues and organs. These two properties – sustained replication and spread to other…