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L-Ergothioneine has been overlooked for years—but lately, this fascinating compound is grabbing attention for its potential health benefits and role in preventing diseases. Interest really took off in 2005 when scientists discovered OCTN1, a special transporter that helps L-Ergothioneine travel effectively around the body and even cross the blood-brain barrier
Anthocyanins are natural pigments produced by plants, giving fruits and vegetables like blueberries, red cabbage, black carrots, and purple corn their deep red, purple, and blue tones. They belong to the flavonoid family – a group of over nine thousand identified plant compounds known for their protective roles in both
Glycine is a simple but essential amino acid that plays a big role in your body’s overall function. It helps with sleep, brain function, muscle performance, skin health, and digestion. Your body can produce it on its own, but this is not always enough and sometimes levels can drop, which
Glycine is the smallest amino acid, but it plays a big role in your body. It’s essential for collagen production, keeping skin firm and joints flexible, and it acts as a neurotransmitter that supports sleep, mental clarity, and healthy aging. Although your body makes some glycine, it’s important to get
Selenium plays an important role in overall health, even though the body only needs small amounts. Many foods naturally contain selenium, making it easy to get through diet. This mineral helps the immune system work properly, supports thyroid function, and protects cells from damage. Because the body can’t make selenium
Selenium might not be a mineral you think about often, but it’s incredibly important for your health and longevity. But what exactly is selenium, and what is selenium good for? Selenium is found naturally in various foods or as a selenium supplement – this mineral helps your body fight damage
table of contents Why do we sleep? Did you sleep well? It’s often the first question we hear—or ask ourselves—in the morning. But what does that even mean? Are you thinking about how many hours you got, or how calm and undisturbed your night was? The truth is, without sleep,
Glucose balance might seem like a small detail, but the truth is, it’s essential for maintaining steady energy and longevity. In today’s world of sugary diets and modern living habits, glucose imbalances have silently grown into a significant health concern. How does an imbalance affect your body, and what can
How do they impact the body, and what can you do about it?
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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.
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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