Anti-Aging

Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals (reactive oxygen species) produced inside the cell and the antioxidants in the body that neutralize them. The final electron receptor in t…

Diet plans and eating patterns come and go in popularity, but intermittent fasting may have staying power. Why? It is a simple plan that doesn’t require a lot of tracking or purchasing specialized…

Bone is living tissue. It responds to the stress you put on it. Muscles pull on bone tissue when you run, jump, and climb. Bone responds by thickening to withstand the increased stress. Bone is…

Some people use vitamin B12 and Lipo-B12 injections to support their weight loss efforts, but what’s the difference between B12 vs. Lipo-B12 injections? The obvious difference between the two comp…

Vitamin B12 deficiency affects about 6% of people under the age of 60 and nearly one in five people over the age of 60. There is no definitive test for vitamin B12 deficiency, and the symptoms can…

NAC vs. glutathione, how are they related? This relationship is pretty straightforward. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a precursor for glutathione. Glutathione functions as a cellular antioxidant. It i…

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant produced in your body from three amino acids: L-cysteine, glycine, and L-glutamate. Both L-glutathione and glutathione refer to the same tripeptide compound. …

Glutamine is an amino acid, and glutathione is a tripeptide made up of three amino acids—L-glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine. Glutamine, also known as L-glutamine, is the most abundant amino ac…

Glutathione is naturally produced in your liver and nerve cells. This essential antioxidant is made from three amino acids: glycine, L-cysteine, and L-glutamate. Your body protects its glutathione…

Glutathione is known as the master oxidant. It is used in every cell in the body to detoxify and protect cells from metabolic damage, drug byproducts, and environmental toxins. Glutathione levels …

Scientists have studied human growth hormone (HGH) and its levels throughout our lifespans. GH levels begin to decline after age 30.1 GH production is reported to decrease by about 14% each decade…

Describing NAD+ as a powerhouse is not an overstatement. This small molecule is an antioxidant and electron carrier that is vital to every cell in your body. Low NAD+  levels are associated w…

Metformin is a medication used for decades to treat type 2 diabetes. Due to its low-cost and safety profile, it is the first choice for treating diabetes (along with diet and exercise), and the Am…

Sermorelin is a synthetic growth hormone secretagogue. It is a small peptide made up of 29 amino acids. It stimulates the release of natural growth hormone from your pituitary gland. Many people u…

What if you could eliminate your biggest risk factor for chronic disease? That risk factor is aging. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has traditionally considered aging a natural pro…

Life span is determined by how quickly your body cells age (innate aging) and external forces that affect the aging process (secondary aging). Excessive food intake, a lack of exercise, and the im…

Glutathione is a natural antioxidant produced by the body that plays several important roles in maintaining good health. It is a tripeptide comprised of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and …

NAD+ and NADH are two forms of the coenzyme: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD+ supports over half of all biological processes. Low NAD+ levels are associated with age-related physical …

Worldwide, people have skin with a wide range of pigmentation. Regardless of your skin color, you expect the color to be consistent. When you see patches of increased pigmentation, this is called …

How often have you heard someone say, “You are only as old as you feel.” If you feel younger than your chronological age, this is good news. But what if you feel older? Aches and pains, injuries, …