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Chrysin is a naturally occurring isoflavone chemically extracted from the plant Passiflora coerulea. Chrysin has many actions on the body, including anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties. It is also said to improve testosterone levels by 30 percent or more. It has been found to be a potent inhibitor of P-form phenolsulfotransferase-mediated sulfation, a reaction affecting drug […]
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The baby boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964, now turning sixty), are to be congratulated for demanding a new approach to aging and the modern day reality of longevity and rejuvenation. For the first time in recorded history, an entire generation has decided it has better things to do than sit around and […]
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The fruit of the cayenne plant has been used as a medicine for centuries. It was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system and is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic. The active ingredient in cayenne is a pungent substance known as capsaicin which appears to alter the action […]
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The branched chain amino-acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine are used by the body to manufacture proteins. have a high content of BCAAs. Adequate amount of BCAAs are usually obtained from the diet- however, injury can increase the body’s need for BCAAs in order to repair damage. BCAAs are found in all protein-containing foods, but […]
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The aging process typically is associated with decline in function for the various senses. All aspects of sensory function- touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing- diminish with age, resulting in modest sensory changes in older people.
Declines in sensory function often reflect the combined effect of age-related changes in both the sensory organ and the central […]
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Green tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented. Therefore, the active ingredients remain unaltered in the herb. Drinking green tea may substantially cut the risk of dying from a range of illnesses.
It contains numerous cancer-fighting polyphenol compounds, including antioxidant flavonoid catechins. The primary catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Studies indicate […]
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Andropause the equivalent to menopause ruins the sex drive and energy of middle aged men. Caused by the drop of hormones like testosterone & HGH, Andropause causes impotence, erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, memory decline, irritability, heart and bone problems, weight gain, fatigue, and not surprisingly depression. Men, now-a-days, resort to HGH supplement such as Sytropin, […]
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There are more than 1,00,000 varieties of mushrooms on earth, some 700 of which are edible. Most edible mushrooms are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and amino acids.
Maitake: Known in Japan as the ‘dancing mushroom’, the maitake mushroom is called the ‘hen of the woods’ by American mushroom hunters. An extract from maitake mushrooms called […]
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SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine, S-adenosylmethionine) is a compound made from methionine, a sulfur-containing amino acid, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)- the body’s energy molecule. At present, SAMe is classed, along with glucosamine and chondroitin, a potential ‘chondroprotective agent- that is, a substance that not only relieves the symptoms of arthritis but also helps to slow its progression. However, […]
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Human express feelings, and as such, these emotions become the fine lines seen with aging. Wrinkles are a result of age-related weakening of the skin’s collagen and elastin, the fibers that keep the skin firm in youth. Skin becomes loose and lax, loses fat, becomes thinner and thus looks less plump and smooth. Lastly, gravity […]
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People who produce little or no HGH as a result of pituitary tumors, disease, or removal of the pituitary gland often seem like old doddering people. In studies, such patients show a consistent pattern of mental and physical characteristics associated with aging. The psychological and emotional symptoms include a reduced sense of well-being, low energy, […]
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Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps the body to make glucose available for energy and to maintain normal blood sugar levels. It is also important for the metabolism of amino acids and fats.
It is obtained from brewer’s yeast, blackstrap molasses, black pepper, meat (especially liver), whole wheat bread and cereals, broccoli, cheese, nuts, […]
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L-Tyrosine is the amino acid used by the body as a precursor in the synthesis of three very important neurotransmitters: epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine, which are involved in maintaining mood, mental function and sex drive. These neurotransmitters also have a beneficial effect of stimulating the release of HGH.
The benefits of L-Tyrosine can be listed down […]
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Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found primarily in muscles. If the body cannot produce glutamine in sufficient quantities, one can resort to additional sources through diet and supplements commonly found in the form of powdered drink mixes, pills or tablets. Animal and plant proteins are dietary sources of glutamine as well.
Catabolism refers to […]
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Stress can be defines as the non-specific response of the body to any demand placed upon it. However, it is not actually the stress which harms us and attributes to faster aging but distress which occurs when we prolong emotional stress and don’t deal with it in a positive manner.
Stress in itself is not a […]
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