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The ABC’s of NAD+
Longevity NAD 

Reversing the Clock: NAD+ Supplementation and Groundbreaking Gene Therapy to Combat Aging

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) are precursors to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a coenzyme essential for energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cellular aging. Dr. David Sinclair’s research focuses on boosting NAD+ levels to promote healthy aging and potentially extend lifespan. Sinclair’s recent study demonstrated reversing aging effects in mice using gene therapy. Combining this with NAD+ supplementation could enhance the effects of gene therapy, but more research is needed to determine the effectiveness and safety in humans. Foods like dairy products, fish, lean meats, whole grains, and legumes can help support NAD+ production in the body.

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Infrared Clothing Effects on Skin and Body
Recharge 

11 Benefits of Infrared Clothing: The Sauna in Your Threads For Relief, Recovery, Recharge

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Reading Time: 9 minutes The reputed health benefits of controlled infrared radiation from the sauna have been harnessed by a number of companies to produce a startling number of other products you can use with ease. Infrared radiation-emitting pyjamas & outer clothing, underwear, sheets, feminine hygiene products, yoga mats, foot massagers, and eye masks are just a few. Here we’re going to focus on the scientific evidence backing up the claims of infrared clothing, in particular.

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Turmeric: An Ancient Spice
Compound Analysis Immunity 

Turmeric: An Ancient Spice Worth Its Weight in Gold

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Reading Time: 7 minutes You may have noticed a surge in popularity of turmeric over the last few years. Now consumables such as turmeric teas, nut spreads and supplements are common place. The truth is, it has actually been a popular spice in India for thousands of years, used in cooking and for Ayurvedic medicinal and religious purposes, and used in other parts of the world for hundreds of years.

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The ABC’s of NAD+
Compound Analysis Longevity 

Nicotinamide Riboside: Verified Fountain of Youth or Unnecessary Supplement?

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Reading Time: 6 minutes There has been a ground swell in the popularity of nicotinamide riboside supplements in recent times. Understandably so, for it is purported to have anti-aging properties. But does it actually work? How? Has our relentless search for the ‘fountain of youth’ finally borne fruit, in molecular form? Before we answer these and more questions, let’s go back to the basics…

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The Microbiome: Invisible to the eye, significant to the body.
Gut health Immunity 

Microbiome: Harnessing its Power for Improved Health- Part 1

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Reading Time: 4 minutes The human body is home to a huge number of microorganisms including bacteria. On the skin surface, on the inside- they’re there. Far from simply being a sign of poor sanitation, they actually appear to play a crucial role in our health. So germaphobes, beware: excessive cleanliness won’t rid you of all microbes, but will likely throw the balance between health-promoting and health-hindering bacteria out.

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