Life Extension Magazine
May 2017
Brushing and flossing is not always enough to ward off tooth decay and gum disease. Targeted oral probiotics have been shown to reduce indicators of gum deterioration and tooth decay. Probiotic lozenges can help eliminate harmful bacteria for a healthier mouth.
Reports
Sudden heart attack or stroke can be caused by acute rupture of soft arterial plaque. A human study published in December 2016 corroborates previous clinical research showing dramatic reductions in markers of atherosclerosis, along with stabilizing rupture-prone arterial plaque.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins can increase risk of type II diabetes. New findings reveal how coenzyme Q10 can help protect against statin-induced insulin resistance.
When sugar (glucose) reacts with the body’s proteins, the resulting tissue glycation accelerates aging. There are a number of strategies that reduce toxic glycation reactions and help overcome their consequences.
Exercise enhances brain function as we age. Strength-training exercise can boost cognition and fight memory decline.
Departments
As We See It
Should You Eat Before A Blood Test?
Up until now, people have been told to fast for 8 to 12 hours prior to having their blood drawn. Newly published medical data indicates a more realistic reading may be obtained when blood is drawn 2 to 6 hours after a normal meal.
In The News
Triglycerides increase kidney disease risk; vitamin D protects brain cells; painkillers linked to heart failure; resveratrol improves ulcerative colitis; and vitamin D deficiency ups risk of bladder cancer.
Superfoods
Oats
Providing more soluble fiber than any other grain, oats have shown a vast range of health benefits that include lower LDL cholesterol, increased satiety, reduction in blood pressure, and a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Ask The Doctor
Innovative Neurotransmitter Testing
Healthy neurotransmitter levels ensure optimal brain function. In this interview, Dr. Scott Fogle describes an innovative new test that can measure neurotransmitter levels and how to help rebalance these valuable brain messengers.
Wellness Profile
Michael Ray Garvin - World’s Most Jacked Athlete
Former NFL player Michael Ray Garvin is a dedicated power-trainer who has been a supplement-user since the age of 14. In his books, The World’s Most Jacked Athlete and Jacked Athlete Supplement Manual, trainer, author, and speaker Garvin describes his essential supplements for athletic health.
Author Interview
Author Interview: Case Report On Successful Multimodel Approach To Fightng Leukemia
In his new book, N of 1, Glenn Sabin documents his remarkable journey from a bleak diagnosis of “incurable” chronic lymphocytic leukemia—through two decades of his unique program of diet, exercise, stress reduction, herbs, and supplements—to tests now showing no trace of leukemic cells at all.
Journal Abstracts