LIFE EXTENSION MAGAZINE
Exciting data about the ability of senolytics to delay and reverse aging processes continue to emerge. Yet bureaucratic barriers are impeding rapid clinical trials of senolytic compounds that function to selectively remove toxic senescent cells.
Reports
Full-Strength Echinacea
To boost the immune benefits of echinacea, researchers recommend using multiple species and parts of the plant, which are rarely found in commercial supplements.
Dr. James Kirkland: The Senolytics Revolution
Research by Dr. James Kirkland and his team on senolytics aims to reverse age-related diseases and increase human lifespans.
Cancer-Fighting Impact of Black Tea
Preclinical data show that black tea theaflavins block cancer development and progression. Human studies are urgently needed to evaluate these findings in the clinical setting.
Single Dose L-Theanine Lowers Stress
Using an extended-release formulation allows L-theanine to stay in the body for up to six hours to reduce stress without drowsiness.
What is Lactoferrin?
Lactoferrin, a protein isolated from milk, impedes viral invasion by disrupting their binding to cells and boosts natural killer cell activity.
Manage After-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes
Studies show that extracts of clove and maqui berry can reduce dangerous after-meal blood glucose spikes.
Departments
In the News: Vitamin D Linked to Better Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease
Dietary calcium intake inhibits kidney stone recurrence; Higher vitamin D associated with better cognition in Parkinson’s; cranberry improves memory; higher folate intake lowers risk of colorectal cancer.
The Secret to Longevity in Life and Love
At 95 years old, Marion Ferdinand Hess, Sr., attributes his healthy longevity to the extensive list of supplements that he and his wife started taking for prevention— over 25 years ago.
