Life Extension Magazine
December 2003
Although heart disease kills more Americans than any other disease, the latest research confirms that a scientific program of blood testing, supplements, exercise, and nutrition can dramatically lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Reports
While the heart-healthy benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are well established, the explosion of new research reveal that obtaining adequate DHA and EPA helps to improve fetal brain development, reduce blood pressure, alleviate melancholy, suppress inflammatory reactions, and lower Alzheimer’s disease risk.
Renowned cardiovascular disease expert Jeremiah Stamler, M.D., discusses how to prevent heart disease.
Congestive heart failure affects tens of millions of people worldwide, but lifestyle changes and natural agents can alleviate the symptoms of this condition and greatly improve patient’s quality of life.
Elevated plasma homocysteine is a strong risk factor for stroke and dementia: Learn how supplementing with folic acid and B vitamins protects against oxidant stress and helps maintain normal vascular and neuronal function.
Departments
Research suggests that silibinin detoxifies and protects the liver, the body’s main filtration system, while also guarding against free radical damage and reducing inflammation.
A rebellion is taking place within the medical establishment, as physician-scientists realize that doctors are failing to translate research discoveries into lifesaving therapies.
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce mortality risk and heart disease patients; adverse side effects from medication are common; and more.
Anne and Charles Reinwald each fought to beat cancer. Their struggle inspired Charles to found the Cancer Cure Coalition dedicated to finding and promoting new cancer treatments.
Intermittent claudication and ginkgo, NaPCA and dry skin herbs to treat tachycardia, acetyl-L-carntiine and Peyronie’s disease.
Journal Abstracts