Month: February 2024

Is niacin bad for your heart? A new study in the journal Nature Medicine shows that higher levels of niacin consumption may increase the risk of heart disease, especially in people with certain genetic variants. Why is this study important?In the U.S., cereals and most flour-based foods are fortified with niacin. In addition, for decades,…

As soon as word of Judy Campisi’s death on January 19th hit social media the tributes started rolling in.  “Devastating news. Judy was a scientific giant and a warm wonderful colleague and friend.” “A superb mentor and a second mother. A big loss, personally and professionally”. “The world will be a worse place without her…

Ozone therapy is one of the breakthrough health practices of modern medicine. Here’s the equipment you need and how you can get started even from the comfort of your home!source

In recent years, veganism has proven that it’s no fading fad: The number of people identifying as vegan continues to rise, plant-based food sales and demand are steadily growing, and recommendations for meat-free living by healthcare giants like Kaiser Permanente and the American Institute for Cancer Research ensure the lifestyle is here to stay. Veganism, in dietary terms, is defined…

Red light therapy is often described as one of the “magic bullet” biohacking therapies of our lifetime. Proponents claim that red light therapy benefits the skin, face, and hair as well as weight loss, pain, mental health, mood, sleep, and even athletic performance. With so many supposed benefits, it seems too good to be true….

If elderberry sounds familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen it as syrup at your local pancake house, in a sweet wine at a spirits shop, or on the shelves of your pharmacy’s supplement section. Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of elderberry and what elderberry is good for. What Is Elderberry? A…

Listen to this episode of Longevity by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts

Key takeaways:~ Estrogen is a hormone that turns on or off the transcription of estrogen-responsive genes, many of which are involved in cell growth.~ The synthesis of estrogen and the breakdown of estrogen are tightly regulated.~ Genetic variants in the estrogen metabolism pathways impact the risk of breast or prostate cancer.~ Environmental estrogen mimics, such…

Hormones are essential to the overall health and functioning of both men and women. Imbalances can profoundly disrupt well-being, contributing to fatigue, weight gain, and an increased risk of several conditions like osteoporosis and heart disease. This article explains the importance of hormone balance, identifies signs and symptoms of hormone imbalance, reveals evidence-based strategies to…

Among the dietary challenges of vegetarians and vegans, perhaps none receives more attention than the eternal search for sufficient protein. For those on a plant-based diet, it can be hard enough to compete with the sheer density of protein provided by meat and dairy products, but throw in the need to combine complementary proteins and it can seem nearly…