September Issue
Normal aging ignites low-grade inflammation that contributes to chronic diseases. Readers of Life Extension Magazine® reduce inflammation by avoiding toxic foods and supplementing with curcumin, fish oil, vitamin D, and other nutrients. A flurry of studies supports a role for gamma-linolenic acid to further suppress chronic inflammatory reactions.
Reports
Boosting CoQ10’s Protective Effects
Research shows that people with higher blood levels of CoQ10 and pyridoxal 5’-phosphate have reduced coronary risks. Most readers of this magazine obtain this bioactive vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) in their nutrient formulas.
Role of Folate in Healthy Human Brain Function
By lowering inflammation, reducing homocysteine, and improving gene expression, folate improves cognitive scores and rebalances markers of brain aging. These benefits include potentially inhibiting the formation of beta-amyloid plaque involved in Alzheimer’s dementia.
Growing Older and Healthier the CR Way®: Wonderful Possibilities!
Case histories of people following dietary reduction programs reveal remarkable systemic benefits, including optimizing blood glucose and blood pressure. A new program enables one to improve overall biochemistry by altering their dietary patterns.
Metformin Reduces Diabetic Risk by Improving Gut Health
New research from Johns Hopkins shows that in addition to boosting cellular AMPK, metformin also increases a unique gut bacterium that rebalances the gut microbiome.
Departments
Sepsis: Is There Now a Cure?
About 250,000 Americans die from sepsis each year. A recent study shows that intravenous treatment with vitamin C, hydrocortisone, and vitamin B1 reduces sepsis mortality by a striking 87%.
In The News
Probiotics improve blood pressure and lipids; omega-3 may lower heart rate; global calcium deficiency; vitamin D improves mood.
Stephanie Carter’s World of Health
Stephanie Carter has a passion for vitality and mind-body fitness, in addition to her tireless work helping people take steps to protect against UV radiation.
Dr. Sandra Kaufmann The Science of Slowing Aging
In her new book The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It, Sandra Kaufmann, MD, describes what substances retard aging on a cellular level.
Vegetables from an Italian Garden
The editors of the book Vegetables From an Italian Garden have curated seasonal recipes gathered from cookbooks going back to the 1950s.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds’ high fiber content and free phenolic compounds provide cardiovascular benefits for those with diabetes and deliver an energy boost.