Study: Efficacy and safety of NMN supplementation in healthy middle-aged adults

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table of contents For over a decade, NMN has been a focus of scientific interest due to its role in supporting cellular energy production and maintaining NAD⁺ levels — a key factor in metabolic health and aging.Animal studies have consistently shown promising effects: improved endurance, enhanced mitochondrial function, and signs of slowed biological aging. However, […]

GlyNAC for cognitive and mental health

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table of contents Around 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder. — World Health Organization (WHO), 2023. Living longer is only meaningful if those extra years are spent in good health—both physically and mentally. Cognitive decline and poor mental health can dramatically reduce a person’s quality of life, independence, and […]

Autophagy & cellular clean up: The science of self-renewal, senescence, and longevity

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table of contents “aw-TAH-fuh-jee” pronunciation What is autophagy? Autophagy is your body’s built-in cellular clean-up crew. It’s a natural process where cells break down and recycle their own damaged parts—think of it as spring cleaning at the microscopic level. This process is essential for maintaining cellular health, removing dysfunctional proteins and organelles, and ensuring your […]

Brain health supplements and the science behind them

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table of contents What affects brain health? Brain health is determined by a complex interplay of genetic and lifestyle factors, and each of them has a significant role in cognitive function and resilience.  If your goal is to maintain brain health and mental sharpness for years to come, you need to know these factors. Genetic […]

Dr. Steven Gundry’s longevity philosophy review

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table of contents Who is Dr. Steven Gundry? Steven Gundry, born in 1950, is an American physician and former heart surgeon known for his theories on diet, gut health, and aging. He previously led cardiothoracic surgery at Loma Linda University Medical Center before shifting his focus to preventative health and nutrition. With his newest release, […]

How stress and cortisol impact aging

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table of contents Mechanics of stress Stress doesn’t just affect your mood – it can influence how quickly you age. Research shows that chronically elevated cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, is linked to everything from wrinkles and inflammation to impaired mitochondrial function and even early menopause. This is sometimes referred to as stress age […]

Bovine collagen peptides – types, benefits and safety

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table of contents Introduction collagen To better understand the role of bovine collagen peptides, it’s useful to first take a closer look at collagen itself — what it is, how it works, and why it’s such a key part of our overall health. Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the skin, accounting for […]

Vitamin B6 benefits

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table of contents Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble nutrient present in many commonly consumed foods – making it relatively easy to include in a balanced diet. As with most water-soluble vitamins, the body stores only limited amounts of B6. This means we depend on a consistent intake through diet, or supplements when dietary intake falls […]

Vitamin B6 toxicity and dosage – the safety guide

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table of contents Vitamin B6 is essential for your nervous system, energy metabolism, and immune function. It’s an important vitamin, and getting enough of it matters. But like many things in life, too much isn’t always better. Taking too much vitamin B6, especially in supplement form, can lead to side effects — and in some […]

Vitamin B6 in food

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table of contents Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble, essential vitamin—your body can’t produce it on its own, so you have to get it through diet or supplements. Its name reflects its place in the B-vitamin family—it was the sixth compound discovered in this group. It refers to several related forms that all support important functions […]

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Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier

Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier is an internist and professor of aging (“ longevity medicine ”) at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the University of Melbourne, Australia. She studies the aging body and searches for anti-aging treatments. She heads the Center for Healthy Longevity in Singapore.
Why do we gradually decline during our average life of more than 80 years? Can we stop that process? Or maybe even turn around? And to what extent should we really want that? Maier gives practical tips on how we can extend our lifespan while also staying healthy.

Topics Andrea Maier talks about

  • Health
  • Aging and rejuvenation
  • Interventions to reverse aging
  • Gerontology
  • Innovation in medicine
  • Medicine


Background Andrea Maier

Andrea Maier graduated in Medicine from the University of Lübeck in 2003. She specialized in internal medicine at the Leiden University Medical Center and subsequently chose the subspecialty of Geriatric Medicine. This is where she started her research into aging.

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