Research-Based Benefits Of Taurine For Eye Health According to research published in Neural Regeneration Research, taurine plays a critical role in maintaining the health of our retinas. If we don’t get enough of this amino acid, it can lead to a buildup of oxidative stress in the eyes, causing the cells that catch light—the photoreceptors—to break
Urolithin A is a super-supplement with many essential health benefits. It helps prevent muscle atrophy and protects against many age-related chronic diseases, including heart disease and Parkinson’s Disease. In this article, I focus on its ability to prevent and reverse muscle loss during aging. What Is Urolithin A? Urolithin A (UA) is a natural postbiotic
The 2023/2024 colds and flu season is just beginning. Cases are increasing, and hospitalizations are above the average baseline. What can you do to reduce your risk and shorten your sick time if you get infected? Do natural remedies work? For decades, I have recommended taking zinc and selenium and boosting vitamin C to prevent
Here are 4 Rules to avoid infection: avoid, mask, test, and use HEPA filters. We’re heading into the fourth year of the COVID-19 Pandemic. True, the worst is over, but it’s not gone. SARS viruses are here to stay, like cold and flu viruses. How can you stay safe this fall and winter respiratory virus
Once again, it’s fall respiratory virus infection season. Every day for the last few weeks, my patients ask about vaccination. Should I get the new COVID vaccine? These are the four main questions they want to know more about: They also want to know my personal experience. So, let’s start there. At the beginning of
We all want to be vital and maintain good health as we get older. But as you age, your cells undergo changes that can lead to reduced function, degenerative diseases, and accelerated aging. However, researchers found a natural compound that may help combat aging at the cellular level. Spermidine in foods like aged cheeses, mushrooms,
Polyphenols are secondary compounds made by plants. They provide plants protection against sun damage, insect attack, and disease. Plant-based polyphenol compounds also promote human health and prevent disease. You’ve probably heard of antioxidants and know they’re good for you, but have you heard of polyphenols? Polyphenols are compounds found in plant foods like fruits, vegetables,
Discover the Importance of Functional Medicine: A Guide to Personalized Healthcare and Root Cause Analysis As more patients seek help with complex chronic health conditions and for optimal aging, functional medicine—once considered an “alternative medicine” fad—is now a highly sought-after form of medical care. This guide will explain the value of functional medicine and help
Why standard thyroid testing doesn’t address one of the main causes of Hashimoto’s disease – estrogen dominance. Hashimoto’s disease, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is more common than previously thought. In the US, up to 5 percent have some Hashimoto’s symptoms. And it’s a global problem, mostly for women. A 2022 study found that women
Based on over forty years of clinical practice, I can attest that optimizing nutrition with supplements promotes health and helps slow aging. Recent research suggests age reversal of ten years is possible. But successful aging requires supplementing with specialized age-defying supplements in addition to your daily health-supportive nutrients. What to look for when buying age-defying