April Life Extension Magazine®
A clinical trial showed that two plant extracts significantly reduced lower back pain for 79% of patients in 30 days. In a separate clinical trial, another plant extract eliminated chronic low back pain for 22% of subjects after four weeks.
Reports
Pomegranate: The Powerhouse of Nutrients
Densely packed with synergistic nutrients, pomegranate may help forestall common disorders related to biological aging.
Probiotics Improve Survival During Cancer Treatment
A recent study found that cancer patients on a common class of immunotherapy drugs who took probiotics had prolonged progression-free survival. The probiotic group was 42% less likely to die during follow-up.
Improve Digestion with Enzymes
With age, the body produces fewer digestive enzymes, which may cause bloating, gas, general discomfort, and nutrient deficiencies. Taking digestive enzymes before meals offers a solution.
Bolster Respiratory Health All Year Long
A probiotic clinically reduced cold and flu incidence by more than half, while a postbiotic yeast strain reduced days with nasal congestion in seasonal allergy sufferers by 43%.
Departments
America’s New Pain Drug Problem
Prescriptions have skyrocketed for pain-relieving alternatives to opioid drugs. New findings show these non-opioid drugs are riskier than previously believed. Effective alternatives include physical therapy and a novel plant extract combination.
In the News: L-Theanine Supports Healthy Sleep
L-theanine supports healthy sleep; fish oil reduces early markers of type 2 diabetes risk; vitamin D3 improves polycystic ovary syndrome; multivitamins associated with reduced risk of prostate cancer recurrence.
Superfoods: Chickpeas
Chickpeas offer slow digestion, low fat, and unusually high protein and fiber content. Studies show they improved total and LDL cholesterol, body weight, and after-meal blood sugar spikes.
