Life Extension Magazine
December 2016
The majority of Americans do not obtain enough magnesium, which predisposes them to a host of serious illnesses. Human studies show that low magnesium levels accelerate pathological aging, while higher magnesium intake reduces overall mortality.
Reports
Chronic exposure to glucose damages tissues throughout the body via the glycation process. New human studies demonstrate how carnosine can lower blood sugar/insulin levels and protect our proteins against premature aging.
Taurine is a low-cost amino acid whose concentrations in the brain decline with age. Taurine protects against environmental toxins, reduces brain inflammation, and stimulates neuron formation.
A nutrient found in blueberries called pterostilbene activates anti-aging molecular pathways similar to calorie restriction. Studies show it helps prevent the buildup of cellular waste products.
Chronic stress damages the brain’s delicate structures. Curcumin has been shown to reverse some of these harmful changes. In addition, curcumin can reduce symptoms of stress and depression.
Blood sugar levels in the high-normal range can result in significant brain shrinkage in areas involved with memory. Learn to control glucose naturally, without medication, and protect your brain function through the online course, The CR Way® to Great Glucose Control.
Departments
As We See It
Is Magnesium The Next Vitamin D?
Pancreatic cancer kills 40,000 Americans each year. In a landmark study, increased magnesium intake was associated with a significant reduction in pancreatic cancer incidence. Magnesium is rapidly becoming “the new vitamin D.” We say this because magnesium protects against a host of degenerative diseases, costs very little, and is increasingly recognized as a nutrient that all aging individuals should include in their supplement program.
In The News
Coffee protects telomeres; migraines linked to nutritional deficiencies; omega-3 shortens hospital stays; zinc lowers glucose; aspirin fights cancer; hypertriglyceridemia is a bone-fracture risk; laser treats prostate cancer; CT risks underestimated.
Research Update
Prevent Telomere Shortening
Scientists have discovered that shorter telomeres lead to a higher mortality rate. New studies demonstrate that longer telomeres can be promoted by maintaining adequate intake of specific nutrients.
Author Interview
The DNA Restart
Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, reveals in his new book, The DNA Restart, how to lose weight, inhibit disease, and reverse aging by following a lifestyle that caters to each person’s unique genetic heritage.
Wellness Profile
Wellness Profile: Paul Mason
Paul Mason’s mission is to educate the world about widespread magnesium deficiency and that higher magnesium intake is urgently needed.
Journal Abstracts