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Bile acid, or lithocholic acid (LCA), may be linked to cell longevity, according to findings published in the journal Aging. This is because exposure of the acid to free-living yeast can lead to improved health. Prior research has resulted in this compound improving liver and pancreatic health in mice. For this study, a team of
A new research study suggests that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy
Making changes to your diet can help you manage your weight, but its not always easy to find what works for your body. Cutting carbohydrates can be one way to help you lose weight, and studies show that increasing your protein intake from plant sources instead of animal sources may be beneficial. Researchers evaluated food
We take care of our major organs such as the heart and the brain. But what about overall health when it comes to alkaline balance in your cells and tissues? Acid overload, or unbalanced alkalinity, can lead to a weakened heart and decreased circulation irregular digestion and bowel movements joint and muscle aches increased fatigue
If youve ever experienced the deep, throbbing pain of a migraineyou know this isnt just your average headache. For many folks, it can mean the total disruption of everyday life activities! So what causes migraines? According to the Mayo Clinic, migraines can occur when levels of the brain chemical serotonin riseand then drop sharply. This
Our bodies contain a trillion different antibodies, antiviral agents and immune cells that are ready to help fight foreign invaders that threaten to decrease your defenses and leave you open to illness. So why do we still get sick? Because your immune system fails to react quickly enough and then your immune system gets attacked
Currently more than 39 million Americans take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in order to help keep their blood vessels clear and reduce the risk of heart problems. However, there are many dangerous side effects associated with these prescription drugs including a dramatic decrease in your bodys coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels. This essential nutrient is literally the
Post-menopausal women who include soy in their diets may be less likely to suffer from bone health problems, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. For three years, a team of investigators from the University of California, Davis asked women who had already experienced menopause to take supplements containing isoflavones,
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are one of the most over-prescribed drugs on the market today. Statin drugs such as Lipitor®, Pravachol® and Crestor® can significantly deplete your levels of the essential nutrient known as coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Research shows that these prescription drugs can lower your CoQ10 levels by up to 40 percent. CoQ10, discovered in 1957,