May Issue
Published studies show that drinking large amounts of green tea reduces the risk of degenerative disorders. A novel extract provides 8 different catechins—the equivalent of up to 12 cups of standard green tea.
Reports
Battling Allergies with Probiotics
A specific probiotic combined with fermented yeast resulted in 43% fewer days with nasal congestion and a 31% reduction in eye symptoms.
Taurine Protects Aging Brains
An amino acid called taurine spurs the growth of new brain cells, even in old age. Taurine has also been shown to help protect against factors involved in neurological decline and stroke damage.
Overlooked Dangers of Excess Fasting Insulin
Elevated fasting insulin is linked to cancer, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis. Simple blood tests can identity excess fasting insulin levels and enable one to initiate approaches to reduce it.
Age Reversal Update
A confluence of scientific findings is enabling the Age- Reversal Network to formalize a clinical trial concept whereby the regenerative effects of a series of protocols will be evaluated over an extended period.
Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Liver Cancer Risk
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, drugs like Prilosec OTC®, is associated with a doubling of liver cancer risk, according to a new study. Safer alternatives to protect the stomach from acid damage should be considered.
Departments
Tragedy of Delayed Prevention
Even slightly elevated blood glucose or hemoglobin A1c damages the heart, brain and kidneys, while increasing the risk of stroke, cancer, and type II diabetes. Comprehensive annual blood testing can detect elevated glycemic markers that are reversible.
In The News
A metformin-quercetin combination reduces growth of prostate cancer; eating 30% or more of your calories after 6 p.m. poses health dangers; a sedentary lifestyle raises risks of kidney and bladder cancer; lactoferrin eases some chemotherapy side effects.
Ask The Doctor
Scott Fogle, ND, discusses the benefits of the Comprehensive Stool Analysis with Parasitology test being offered by Life Extension® during the Annual Lab Test Sale.
Author Interview
Dr. William W. Li, author of Eat to Beat Disease, explains how a healthy diet can be used as medicine.
Super Foods
Low-calorie, nutrient-packed radishes contain compounds called isothiocyanates, which have potent anti-cancer properties.