Dr. Stephen Tapanes

Dr. Stephen Tapanes earned his doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of Miami in 2021. His thesis investigated disease mechanisms and treatments following traumatic brain injury. Now, he is a scientist at Life Extension who enjoys using his skills in scientific reading and writing to promote health and wellness education.

Dr. Stephen Tapanes

Dr. Stephen Tapanes earned his doctorate in Neuroscience from the University of Miami in 2021. His thesis investigated disease mechanisms and treatments following traumatic brain injury. Now, he is a scientist at Life Extension who enjoys using his skills in scientific reading and writing to promote health and wellness education.

How Do GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Work?

If you’ve been on the weight loss struggle bus, you’ve probably heard of GLP-1 RAs. So how do they actually work in the body, and are they the best way to get to your goal weight?

Charcuterie boards tend to be filled with histamine-rich foods

What Are DAO Supplements?

Do you sometimes get GI upset after eating cheeses and meats? It might be due to histamine sensitivity. Here’s how a DAO supplement can help!

The Best Way to Take Vitamins & Supplements: Optimize Your Intake

It's true: the time of day you take supplements matters, and so does whether you take them with food. Here's how to get the most out of your vitamin and supplement routine.

Support cardiovascular health with a nattokinase supplement

Why Take Nattokinase Supplements

Your heart may love natto, a sticky, fermented food popular in Japan, but will your taste buds? If not, here’s how you can get the benefits of this dish.

Boswellia Serrata: Benefits, Uses and More

Whether you’re staring down a long hiking path or an afternoon playing on the floor with your grandkids, joint comfort is key to enjoying life. That’s why Boswellia supplements are so popular. Here’s how they work.

Vitamin E helps protect against oxidative stress from the environment

Tocotrienols Benefits: Why Vitamin E Is Good for You

The word "tocotrienols" might sound like the name of a dinosaur or a science fiction character, but it actually refers to a form of vitamin E that offers out-of-this-world health benefits for your heart, brain, skin, and more!

Forskolin Supplements: Do They Work?

Trying to lose weight? Put down the fork and grab forskolin, a supplement that may support fat burning (among other benefits). Here’s how it works.