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March Life Extension Magazine®
Mature broccoli contains relatively little sulforaphane. Cooking reduces it even more. A convenient solution is combining a sulforaphane precursor with an enzyme that converts the precursor to sulforaphane in the digestive tract.
Reports
Relief for Women's Urinary Symptoms
A clinical study showed that a blend of three plant extracts was effective in improving women’s daytime and nighttime urinary symptoms, with 79% of women reporting improvements.
Wipe Away Brain Fog
Fuzzy thinking? In separate clinical trials, two plant ingredients reduced mental fatigue, boosted attention levels and improved aspects of memory.
Reduce Cold, Flu, and Allergy Symptoms
Researchers identified two compounds that in clinical trials helped prevent colds and flu and reduce severity and duration when they occur.
The Alliance for Longevity Initiatives
This independent nonprofit organization works to accelerate delivery of promising lifesaving therapeutics to the public.
Departments
As We See It: Second-Hand Smoke
Over 13-times more innocent deaths are caused by second-hand smoke than by alcohol-impaired drivers. Recent findings indicate toxic burdens can be reduced by consuming more cruciferous vegetables.
In the News: CoQ10 Linked to Better Liver Enzyme Levels
Ultraprocessed foods boost cancer risk; CoQ10 improves liver enzyme levels; glucosamine reduces risk of vascular dementia; higher B12 levels linked to lower inflammation.
Superfood: Coriander
Coriander, also called cilantro, improves irritable bowel syndrome and various cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Paige MacEachern - The UCLA Swimmer’s Secrets to Success
Competitive swimmer Paige MacEachern relies on supplements for muscle and mineral recovery and for extra immune support.