It doesn’t take much time online, in the checkout line at a supermarket, or watching television to realize that everyone is worried about their health, especially as they get older.  Healthy a…

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 wi…

NAD+ and NADH may bring back unwanted memories of biochemistry classes in high school. NADH stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) +hydrogen (H). NAD+ is the form without hydrogen. NAD …

Metformin is used to treat type 2 diabetes and prediabetes and is used off-label for many reasons, including weight loss, antiaging, and treating polycystic ovary syndrome. It has a very good safet…

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 Ame…

Antioxidants like glutathione protect your body from harmful byproducts of metabolism, toxins, environmental pollutants, and other threats. Glutathione is naturally produced in the liver and nerve …

Glutathione is an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in your body, protecting your liver and other organs from damage. Glutathione is a tripeptide composed of L-glutamine, glycine, and L-cy…

When beginning a medication or supplement, it is important to understand how long it will remain in your system. If a medication side effect occurs, knowing the half-life of a medication can help y…

Glutathione is an antioxidant used in every cell in your body. Exposure to pollutants, smoke, alcohol, medications, and chronic stress can reduce your body’s glutathione stores. Unfortunately, this…

Glutathione is called the “master antioxidant” and not without reason. It is used by every cell in the body to detoxify toxins, whether they are byproducts of metabolism, drugs, or environmental to…

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 us…

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 proc…

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, lack of exercise, and the impac…

Infertility is a common problem that most couples don’t consider until they experience it. Many factors cause and increase your risk of infertility and can harm your chances of getting pregnant. …

Boosting your metabolic rate should make it easier to lose weight or consume more food without gaining weight. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. For the most part, your genes determine your meta…

If you have a fast metabolism, you generally burn more calories at rest and while performing activities than someone with a slower metabolism does. Since your body burns more calories throughout th…

Innate immunity and adaptive immunity are two types of immune responses that help to protect the body against infections and other harmful substances. Innate immunity is the body’s first line of…

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 c…

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 d…

NAD+ and NADH are two forms of a coenzyme called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is a coenzyme, which means that it works with enzymes to facilitate chemical reactions in the body. NAD…