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Nitric Oxide

Nitric oxide doesn’t look like much. Like many of the molecules that keep the body running, it’s tiny and underappreciated. That doesn’t mean you can ignore its vital role or its potential as a supplement for various medical conditions, however (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/what-is-nitric-oxide-benefits-uses-and-facts/) (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/7-amazing-benefits-of-nitric-oxide-supplements-to-your-body/). Let’s start with the basics. Nitric oxide is a colorless gas made from […]

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Combination Senolytics

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

There are a lot of different compounds being investigated – and in some cases, already used – for their potential effect on longevity. It makes sense that a company with a name like Combilytics (a portmanteau of “combination” and “senolytics”) would try to mix a lot of them together to create an exciting new supplement,

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Ultra-Processed Food And Teenagers

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

If there are two things that are likely to inspire dire warnings about the state of nutrition, it’s the rise of ultra-processed food and the general poor state of our children’s diets. What happens when those two things are put together is clearly important, and a new study has highlighted some possible risks of this

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Star Anise

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

Sometimes you look for certain foods to achieve specific health outcomes, and this may entail taking your regular diet and adding extra spices to it. Star anise is particularly popular in Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisines, but it doesn’t just add a distinctive and delicious flavor; it can also have a range of health

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Alpha Lipoic Acid

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

There are some supplements that everyone has heard of before, like multivitamins and cod liver oil. Then there’s alpha lipoic acid (ALA). You’d be forgiven for saying “huh?” at the name, but this antioxidant has a surprising and impressive list of potential benefits (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/alpha-lipoic-acid-your-secret-weapon-for-optimal-health-and-antiaging/), (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/the-power-of-alpha-lipoic-acid-boost-your-health-and-wellness-today/), (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/alpha-lipoic-acid-the-antioxidant-you-didnt-know-you-needed/). Antioxidants are pretty important. They add a stabilizing electron

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Drug Or Supplement?

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

When it comes to longevity supplements, nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) has seen a particularly impressive rise in popularity – at least until the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that NDN could no longer be considered a dietary supplement in the US. The FDA is in charge of classifying and regulating various substances related to public

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Sea Moss

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

Some foods we know are good for us. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Others, however, we may not really consider. Sea moss falls into that category. There are cultures (mostly coastal) where seaweed is a regular part of the diet, but further inland, you may not know about to the potential

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Probiotics And Sleep

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

You may think of probiotics in terms of your gut health, but they could have a range of other benefits. Some evidence suggests that supplements of probiotics can help reduce the negative effects of sleep deprivation. As sleep quality is right up there with diet and exercise in terms of its importance to your overall

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Elevant Insideout

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

When it comes to skincare supplements, the market seems to be overflowing. It can be hard to decipher the research that does or doesn’t support various products, let alone decide what’s appropriate for you. Elevant is known for its science-based approach, formulated in partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and its Insideout

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Iodine

Eating & Nutrition / By Dr Asa Andrew

Iodine isn’t the most well-known of the chemical elements, so you may not realize it’s an essential part of your diet. Nevertheless, an iodine deficiency can cause all sorts of problems, from thyroid issues to intellectual disability. That means you need to know which foods can give you the iodine you need (https://longevity.technology/lifestyle/iodine-rich-foods-a-key-component-of-a-balanced-diet/) and how

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