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- 2025
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October Life Extension Magazine®
In individual clinical trials, a novel postbiotic, two probiotics, and four phages helped alleviate various aspects of gastrointestinal discomforts.
Reports
Astaxanthin and Your Brain
Clinical data show that taking astaxanthin significantly improved cognitive function, memory, and learning. In other studies, daily astaxanthin protected against neuronal cell death.
Vitamin D Reduces Symptoms of Depression
Clinical trials found that oral vitamin D may improve outcomes or reduce symptoms of depression and improve brain connectivity.
Multiple Systems Affected by Blueberries
Clinical results reveal that blueberries improved cardiovascular health, metabolic status, blood sugar, and brain function. Another human study found they may protect aging bones.
Metformin Slows Aging in Monkeys
For the first time in a primate model, metformin was found to improve markers of senescence across various body tissues, and regress brain aging by about 6 years compared to controls.
Departments
As we see it: Simple Strategy to Delay Biological Aging
A study in the journal Nature Aging showed that simple nutrient and lifestyle interventions slowed biological aging, even when started later in life.
In the News: Frailty Risk in Older Adults Increased by Pro-Inflammatory Diet
In the News: Frailty Risk in Older Adults Increased by Pro-Inflammatory Diet
Rock Steady Boxing Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s
After her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis 14 years ago, Jenny Enslein became an active leader in the Rock Steady Boxing program. Research shows it substantially improves walking, balance, and fall risk.
Superfoods: Garlic
Garlic has antibacterial, antifungal, anti-aging, and anti-cancer properties that help boost the immune system and reduce the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular 15 disease, and more.