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September Life Extension Magazine®
An improved form of L-arginine stays in the blood longer to promote nitric oxide production to support circulatory health.
Reports
Fight Fatigue with Vitamin D
A human study found that 72% of healthy adults with low vitamin D and feelings of fatigue reported improvement with vitamin D supplementation.
Prevent Damage from Chronic Stress
High cortisol levels increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease five-fold. Clinical evidence shows that several plant extracts reduce elevated cortisol.
Safely Lower Uric Acid Levels
Excess uric acid is associated with gout, kidney stones, and kidney disorders. In clinical trials, a plant extract reduced uric acid levels by 28.4% and improved markers of kidney function.
Is Resveratrol Still a Healthy Aging Supplement?
Resveratrol improves biomarkers of human health, including bone and heart, indicating that it may also promote healthy aging.
Departments
As We See It: Why Arteries Stiffen with Age
With age, arteries lose functional elasticity, which contributes to cardiovascular disorders.
In the News: Silymarin Improves Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Silymarin improves damage from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; taurine reduces metabolic syndrome risk, and more.
Superfoods: Cinnamon
Cinnamon was shown in clinical trials to help manage blood sugar and weight, particularly in type II diabetics and prediabetics.
Wellness Profile: Sedell Rand
Chamomile tea contains 50 flavonoids and shows various benefits including peaceful sleep and a modest reduction of blood sugar.