Life Extension Magazine
March 2017
Cortisol is a hormone released in response to emotional stress. Elevated cortisol accelerates aging via several mechanisms including suppressing immunity and elevating blood glucose. Natural compounds have been identified that reduce excess cortisol. This is important because elevated cortisol increases risk of early mortality.
Reports
Ceramides are natural components found in young, healthy skin. They have been added to expensive cosmetics, but topical application is poorly absorbed. Clinical studies show that ingesting oral plant ceramides smooths, hydrates and rejuvenates aged skin from within.
Recent research has confirmed that poor oral health can result in diseases ranging from stroke and pancreatic cancer to obesity. Brushing alone is not always sufficient. A novel toothpaste provides targeted nutrients to help keep teeth and gums in optimal health.
Cigarette smoking causes more illnesses than what the government tells us. Anti-tobacco campaigns are failing to sufficiently curb this deadly menace. New evidence points to a staggering number of excess tobacco-related deaths that are not part of official statistics. There are better ways to mitigate this epidemic that increases healthcare costs for all Americans.
Departments
As We See It
Extortionist Drug Prices!
No one has fought longer against high drug prices than Life Extension®. We’ve exposed how generic drugs whose active ingredient costs only pennies are sold to desperate
consumers for hundreds of dollars. The solution to this price gouging is to remove antiquated regulations that cause drugs to cost far more than they should.
In The News
Vitamins C & E inhibit dementia; vitamin D increases life span; quercetin improves arthritis; drug prices skyrocket; and drug price-fixing criminal charges.
Research Update
Research Update: Nutrients Boost Stem Cell Function
Rejuvenating stem cells could partially reverse tissue aging, and research suggests that this goal is within reach. Three remarkable studies published last year demonstrate that a variety of nutraceutical compounds are capable of boosting stem cell function.
Superfoods
Super Foods: Teff
Newly discovered by Americans, the North African cereal grain teff provides an array of healthy vitamins and minerals and is gluten-free.
Author Interview
Author Interview: Avoid The Five Most Common Killer Diseases Today
Dr. Edward Rosick believes that a well-balanced and supplemented diet, stress reduction, and exercise inhibit chronic and deadly diseases. We sat down with him for an in-depth discussion of his recommendations.
Healthy Eating
Healthy Eating: The Grain Bowl
In his book The Grain Bowl, restaurateur Nik Williamson provides recipes for novel dishes based on a wide variety of healthy grains, ranging from black rice and farro to barley and buckwheat.
Wellness Profile
Wellness Profile: Dr. Robert Willix: The Ironman At 75
At 75, Dr. Robert Willix, is training for the grueling Ironman competition. He advocates “whole-person” medical care that focuses on disease prevention.
Journal Abstracts