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Unraveling the Role of Butyrate in Cellular Health and Aging
Cultivating Longevity Through Optimized Digestion Recent advances in microbiology have led to the recognition of the gut microbiota as an ...
The Glymphatic System, Shoden Ashwagandha and the Dynamic Interplay of Sleep and Aging
In order to fully understand the role of sleep as it relates to aging, its necessary to embark on an ...
Scientists Discover Mechanism for Natural Treatment of NASH
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) develops when fat in the liver becomes toxic, killing liver cells and promoting inflammation and fibrosis. The ...
Novel Formulation Improves CBD Bioavailability
While science continues to explore the health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), oral bioavailability has been a constant issue due to ...
Breakthrough Results with MCP for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in men. While there have been several diagnostic and ...
Prenatal Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Linked to Increased Childhood Body Mass
Over the past few decades, concern has been steadily increasing over the prevalence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in our environment ...
Probiotics Show Promise as Treatment for Hypertension
An estimated 40 percent of the global adult population has high blood pressure, or hypertension, which puts people at risk ...
Before the bugs hit: protect your patients with science-backed supplements shown to enhance immunity.
Given the continuing uncertainty about COVID-19 variants and this season’s suspected infection rates, we’re all bracing for winter. Meanwhile, the ...
Young Americans Will Spend Half Their Lives Taking Prescription Drugs
It’s no secret that Americans take a lot of prescription drugs. But a new study published in the journal Demography ...
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Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
Why High Blood Pressure May Worsen Osteoarthritis in Some Joints
A new study offers a possible explanation for why high blood pressure may worsen osteoarthritis in some joints but not others. We look at vasopressin, prior injury and what practitioners can—and can’t—take from the findings.
Healthy Aging Starts in the Gut: Why Digestion Matters More After 50
Explore how stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile production, and nutrient absorption change with age—and how lifestyle factors and targeted digestive supplements may support healthy digestion after 50.
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
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