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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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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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Cardiovascular Health Benefits of GLP-1
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are anti-hyperglycemic drugs that are now widely used for weight loss. They are also getting a lot of attention for their cardiovascular health benefits. Indirect…
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Ergothioneine, a Powerful Little-known Nutrient
In recent years, the nutritional value and healing power of mushrooms have gained much attention among health enthusiasts. One little-known nutrient in various mushrooms is ergothioneine. Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring…
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Sleep Deprivation Effects on Nervous System
Inadequate sleep, or sleep deprivation, poses numerous health risks. Regularly obtaining less than 7 hours of sleep is associated with adverse health consequences, including increased mortality, cerebrovascular and cardiac disease, obesity,…
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Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder
We are all subject to feeling down during the short days of winter, calling it “winter blues”. There are several reasons for this, including lack of sunlight on our skin, too…
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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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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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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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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…