Key Points: α-lipoic acid, an antioxidant naturally produced in the body, helps convert glucose into energy in the cell’s powerhouse, the mitochondria. This molecule also has a unique characteristic—it is soluble in both water and fat, allowing it to work as an antioxidant in different parts of the body’s cells. α-lipoic acid also helps regenerate… Continue reading An Overview of α-Lipoic Acid: Efficacy, Safety, and Dosage
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Human Trial Finds Nitrate-Enhanced Juice Lowers Blood Pressure
Key Points: High blood pressure (hypertension) is a key modifiable risk factor for heart problems as people age. Elevated levels of harmful mouth bacteria and lower levels of beneficial ones have been associated with hypertension. Along those lines, although modifying the oral bacterial composition has been proposed to lower blood pressure, exactly how to do… Continue reading Human Trial Finds Nitrate-Enhanced Juice Lowers Blood Pressure
A Harvard-Trained Doctor’s Top 5 Anti-Aging Supplements
Key Points: Dr. Josh Helman is a Harvard-trained physician who primarily focuses on reversing and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Through his research on this age-related neurodegenerative disorder, he has become an expert of sorts on aging intervention supplements. As such, in a NewsBreak press release, Dr. Helman shared his top five supplements to counteract the effects… Continue reading A Harvard-Trained Doctor’s Top 5 Anti-Aging Supplements
New Study Reveals: High-Dose Supplement Shrinks Arterial Plaque by 36%
Key Points: Eating too many cheeseburgers and sitting on the couch all day can contribute to the formation of plaques in the arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis triggers heart attacks and strokes, making it the leading cause of death worldwide. However, a recent study suggests that taking a high dose of a compound called… Continue reading New Study Reveals: High-Dose Supplement Shrinks Arterial Plaque by 36%
New Study Suggests NR Modestly Improves Cognition in Human Subjects
Key Points: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an age-related condition where arteries that carry blood to the limbs, especially the legs and feet, become narrowed or blocked by plaque buildup. This reduced blood flow can cause pain, numbness, and is even associated with impaired cognitive function. As published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental… Continue reading New Study Suggests NR Modestly Improves Cognition in Human Subjects
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Diabetes Drug Elamipretide Reverses Muscle and Heart Aging: New Study Reveals
Key Points: An estimated 6.7 million adults in the United States are currently living with heart failure, a condition that becomes increasingly common with age. Projections suggest that this number will rise steadily over the coming decades, reaching roughly 8.7 million by 2030 and over 11 million by 2050. At the same time, skeletal muscle… Continue reading Diabetes Drug Elamipretide Reverses Muscle and Heart Aging: New Study Reveals
Activist Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins
Key Points: Dr. Aseem Malhotra, an esteemed cardiologist from the UK, is a vocal critic of many mainstream ideas concerning cardiovascular health and disease and the widespread use of statins to lower blood cholesterol. In a podcast interview with Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Malhotra discusses what he sees as the overprescription of statins and how… Continue reading Activist Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins
New Pilot Study Reveals That Creatine Improves Heart Health
Key Points: Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, shortening the lifespans of millions. Most cardiovascular disease treatments target the arteries, such as statins, yet the deterioration of smaller blood vessels — our microvasculature — is also linked to the progression of cardiovascular disease. Some scientists even argue that microvasculature deterioration is the… Continue reading New Pilot Study Reveals That Creatine Improves Heart Health
“Steroids Are Awesome” – But Here’s How They Accelerate Aging, Heart Disease, and Brain Decline, According to Jeff Nippard
Key Points: The controversy surrounding anabolic steroids has long captivated the fitness community. While their effectiveness in rapidly building muscle is undeniable for some individuals, the potential side effects can be severe and far-reaching. Jeff Nippard, a renowned lifetime natural bodybuilder and science-based fitness influencer, recently delved into this topic in a YouTube video titled… Continue reading “Steroids Are Awesome” – But Here’s How They Accelerate Aging, Heart Disease, and Brain Decline, According to Jeff Nippard