The interest in taurine as a potential longevity compound stems from its role as a multifunctional amino acid in the body. Taurine is primarily located in the brain, heart, and skeletal muscles, and it is involved in several physiological processes,...
Few ideas in longevity science have generated as much excitement as the suggestion that increasing NAD will help to slow down aging. The case is quite compelling. NAD is associated with many different biological functions including the generation of energy,...
Why does Vitamin D matter? It is extremely common for people who want to live longer to take Vitamin D supplements. If there is credible research that Vitamin D could slow down aging then people may decide to use higher...
I couldn’t agree more about the importance of reading the entire article before drawing conclusions. I’ve been taking collagen for years and was initially thrilled to read that an analysis suggested I didn’t need to continue spending my hard-earned cash...
In fact, one third of those that suffer a hip fracture will die in the next year. In ten years, only 8.5% of patients that suffered a hip fracture will still be alive. In comparison, approximately 39.8% of the general...
Magnesium plays a critical role in many biological processes. The mineral is crucial for over 300 enzymatic reactions, and is needed for proper muscle and nerve function, blood pressure regulation, blood glucose management, protein synthesis, and the production of DNA...
Collagen has been identified as being both simple and safe; yet, can collagen effectively support skin health? Research now provides a "yes" answer to this inquiry. While collagen supplementation has proven to provide a benefit to hydration, elasticity, and skin...
There has been much excitement about vitamin D and its potential to prevent anything from the common cold to cancer. Unfortunately, the majority of the research done so far has shown very little. It appears as though there may be...
It is astonishing how many commonly used dietary supplements potentially pose serious threats to overall health. Human research studies have identified five dietary supplements that offer little to no benefit. In addition, they may possibly contribute to an individual's risk...
