Recently added articles from Life Extension:
Physician's guide: using blood test findings to safely induce weight loss.(On The Cover)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Obese Americans now outnumber those who are merely overweight. Overlooked are a plethora of research findings indicating substantial fat-loss effects in response to the proper use of bioidentical hormones, certain prescription drugs, and nutrients, along ...
Critical need for a multi-modal approach to combat obesity.(Reports)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Middle-age people often ask why they amass so much body fat while eating less than when they were younger and thinner. Scientists have identifi ed biological factors to explain age-related weight gain, yet effective programs to restore ...
The nine pillars of successful weight loss.(Reports)(Report)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A number of physiological factors contribute to stubborn weight gain as we age. The ...
As we see it.(Departments)(Irvingia for weight loss)(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In response to remarkable fat-loss results shown in human studies, Life Extension[R] introduced a nutrient called Irvingia in November 2008. Since then, Irvingia has become an enormously popular supplement, the latest Irvingia weight-loss trial has ...
In the news.(Departments)(c-reactive protein as cancer risk; dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate might be used for weight loss; vitamin D deficiency in mothers may be dangerous)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elevated CRP may increase cancer risk; favorable bodycomposition changes in response to DHEA; dangers of maternal vitamin D defi ciency; carotenoids fi ght breast cancer recurrence; Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease, stroke risk; testosterone, protein ...
Far infrared therapy: capturing the therapeutic benefits of solar energy.(Departments)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While FDA-approved drugs provide some relief for joint discomfort, they are notwithout signifi cant side effects. Now, ...
Journal abstracts.(disclaimer)(Brief article)
Jun 01, 2009 ... These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health ...
No more heart attacks!(AS WE SEE IT)(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... We recognize the medical establishment is agonizingly slow at grasping new concepts. They do wake up to scientific reality, however, when they smell an opportunity to earn tens of billions of dollars. Life Extension members were warned long ago about the dangers of excess ...
Cognitive impairment linked to low vitamin D blood levels.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... In an article scheduled for publication in the Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, Ian Lang, PhD, and colleagues report an association between decreased levels of vitamin D and an increased risk of cognitive impairment in older men and women. * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Green tea catechins improve exercise-induced abdominal fat loss.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... A recent article published in the Journal of Nutrition reports that green tea catechins combined with exercise helps decrease abdominal fat and triglycerides in overweight adults. * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kevin C. Maki, PhD, of Provident Clinical Research in ...
Soy protects against colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... Regular soy consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in postmenopausal women, according to a Chinese study. * This report from the Shanghai Women's Health Study included 68,412 women with an average age of 52 years. Participants reported their average soy intake during ...
EPA helps relieve psychological distress in women.(IN THE NEWS)(eicosapentaenoic acid)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... A recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported the outcome of a Canadian clinical trial that found a beneficial effect for the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in middle-aged women suffering from psychological distress. * [ILLUSTRATION ...
Higher vitamin E levels in smokers linked with reduced pancreatic cancer risk.(IN THE NEWS)(Report)
May 01, 2009; ... A recent issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports an association between higher concentrations of vitamin E and a lower risk of pancreatic cancer in smokers. * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rachel Z. Stolzenberg-Solomon, PhD, and colleagues evaluated data ...
Younger men with erectile dysfunction may be at increased risk for heart disease.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... In the February 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Jennifer St. Sauver, PhD, and colleagues report the results of a study that found men between the ages of 40 and 49 who experience erectile dysfunction (ED) have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease compared with ...
Arginine shows promise against obesity.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... In a study reported in a recent issue of the Journal of Nutrition, scientists at Texas A&M University showed that arginine helps reduce fat gain in rats. * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Guoyao Wu, PhD, and associates fed 24 rats a high-fat diet and gave 24 animals a low-fat ...
Media may be biased against herbal remedies.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... Media coverage of clinical trials may be slightly biased against herbal remedies in favor of pharmaceuticals, according to a literature review. * The authors compared 201 newspaper articles on pharmaceuticals (based on 48 clinical trials) and 352 newspaper articles on herbal ...
Vitamin D deficiency raises risk of Caesarean delivery.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... Low maternal blood levels of vitamin D increase the risk of a first-time Caesarean section in a study of women delivering between 2005 and 2007. * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In this study, 253 women were enrolled within 72 hours of birth and were tested for levels of ...
Carotenoids help protect bone.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... High intake of carotenoids protects against loss of bone mineral density (BMD) over time among both men and women. * Carotenoids are antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables that may inhibit bone resorption. Study subjects were 334 men and 540 women (average age 75 years) ....
Strength training and aerobic exercise combo improves insulin sensitivity, functional limitations.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... Combining resistance training with aerobic exercise is the best strategy for simultaneously reducing insulin resistance and improving functional limitations in obese older adults, according to a new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine. * In this study, 136 sedentary, ...
Vitamin C intake should be at least 10 times higher than RDA.(IN THE NEWS)(required daily allowans)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009; ... Intake of vitamin C should be increased to at least 1,000 mg/day, significantly higher than the current Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), according to a review of the literature. * [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vitamin C intake is necessary because the human body cannot ...