Lactoferrin Helps Protect Against Viruses

Lactoferrin, a protein found in mother’s milk, shows antiviral activity in preclinical trials. It impedes viral binding to cell membranes, while activating immune defenses.

Immune-Boosting Effects of Melatonin

As melatonin levels diminish with age, immune function declines. Boosting melatonin levels can help rejuvenate immune function.

Boost Internal Antioxidant Defenses

Oxidative stress damages cells and accelerates certain aging processes. Two botanicals increase cellular levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) to boost the body’s internal oxidant defense system.

Magnesium L-Threonate Regenerates Brain Structures

A patented, bioavailable form of magnesium, developed by scientists at MIT, increases synaptic plasticity and reduces brain aging by 9 years.

Topical Collagen Helps Restore Youthful Skin

A topical formula with a trio of peptides has been shown to synthesize all major collagen types to revitalize aging skin.

Fish Oil Prevents Heart Disease by Reducing Adhesion Molecules

Adhesion molecules are a contributing factor to atherosclerosis and heart disease. Fish oil can reduce adhesion molecules by up to 28%.

Lithium: Dietary Supplement of Year 2020

Lithium supports telomere length and healthy DNA, and slows brain aging at ultra-low cost.

The Rising Rate of Obesity and its Consequences

Obesity is now responsible for about 20% of deaths in the United States. By year 2030, nearly half of all Americans will be clinically obese. Mediterranean-style diets and other strategies are urgently needed to reduce body fat mass.

The Most Important Annual Blood Tests

Annual blood tests can uncover smoldering risk factors before they manifest into clinically relevant disease.

How PQQ Slows Aging

A nutrient called PQQ restores youthful cell functions, delays cell senescence, and extends lifespan in animals.

Blueberries Reduce Heart Disease Risk Factors

Novel mechanisms have been identified to show how blueberry polyphenols help reduce formation of atherosclerosis.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Protects the Heart and Slashes Breast Cancer Risk

Extra virgin olive oil retains polyphenols that favorably interact with the gut microbiota to lower cardiovascular risk factors.

My Approach to Healthy Immunity

In this editorial, Bill Faloon describes his personal anti-viral protocol that has apparently worked for the past 37 years.

In the News: Lactoferrin Helps Fight Infectious Diseases

Vitamin D improves cancer survival rate; lactoferrin fights infectious diseases; quercetin lowers blood pressure; metformin reduces acne in women; optimism reduces cardiovascular risk.

Advances in Microbiome and Toxic Chemical Testing

Drs. Albani and Fogle discuss two new, innovative tests that provide insight into your microbiome and toxic chemical levels.

Resurgence of Diabetes Complications

The increase in healthy longevity of Americans is deteriorating in people with less-than-optimal glucose control. Low-cost blood tests can identify glucose problems prior to outward manifestation of diabetic complications such as neuropathy, kidney failure, and heart attack.

In the News: Metformin Reduces Ovarian Cancer and more

Metformin may inhibit ovarian cancer; weight loss reduces women’s breast cancer risk; quercetin with dasatinib reduces senescent cells; zinc fights bacterial infection; ashwagandha improves sleep quality.

Super Food: Black Beans

High in anthocyanins and fiber, black beans attenuate blood sugar spikes and provide anticancer effects.

In The News

Oral hygiene reduces heart failure risk; PEA alleviates knee discomforts; tea boosts brain health; blueberries cut cardiovascular risk.

Why Arginine Failed as a Cardiovascular Drug

Back in the 1980s, there was interest about using L-arginine for atherosclerosis treatment. Arginine, however, quickly degrades in the body. A new sustained-release arginine offers support for vascular health.

Shuk: From Market to Table, the Heart of Israeli Home Cooking

Open-air markets called shuks sell the seasonal ingredients for Israeli home cooking. Of the 140 recipes in Shuk, we feature a flavorful four.

The Switch

In his book, The Switch, and in his interview, James Clement outlines how to activate your body’s metabolic switch to boost weight loss, cut disease risk, and slow aging.

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are high in protein, can lower the risk of heart disease, improve skin health, and more.

How to Renew Your Own Stem Cells

Until stem cell therapies are perfected, a safe regenerative strategy is to restore functionality to aging stem cells. The good news is that certain low-cost nutrients already taken by Life Extension® readers may facilitate this. The goal is wholebody rejuvenation.