LifeVantage Petandim is the first supplement for dogs formulated to combat oxidative stress through Nrf2 activation. Oxidative stress is a condition in which free radicals and other chemically reactive molecules known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) affects a biological system’s antioxidant defenses. These defenses include the enzymes catalase and superoxide dismutase, as well as the…
How to Own Your Gut Bacteria and Fix Leaky Gut Syndrome
Your digestive system is a barrier that keeps disease-causing pathogens out of your bloodstream. An unhealthy gut biome can lead to leaky gut — a condition in which holes form in the walls of your GI tract, allowing toxins and proteins to circulate in your body and contribute to disease, inflammation, and allergies. Symptoms of…
5 Helpful Tips to Make Medications More Affordable
Prescription drug price increases are common and routinely put the squeeze on everyday people with no recourse. In fact, hundreds of medications are expected to go up in early 2023 in response to ongoing supply chain challenges and inflation. While that’s good for pharmaceutical companies’ bottom lines, it’s not so great for the people buying…
How to Test Your NAD+ Levels
Reviewed by the BioHackers Lab Team | Last updated: February 6, 2023 As we age our Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) levels are said to decline, which is why some people want to be able to measure and see what are their NAD levels. Image: Canva Why Test Your NAD Levels? People might want to know…
The Gut Microbiome and Immunity. Podcast with Dr. Lucy Mailing
Lucy Mailing: 00:00 Microbiome research as a whole has spent the last two decades trying to define what is a healthy microbiota? And it’s tricky because as individuals, we only share about a third of our gut microbes from one person to the next, and the other two thirds is determined by all kinds of…
Targeting the GLP-1 Receptor: Genetics and a New Option for Weight Loss
Key takeaways:~ GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Wegovy (semaglutide), liraglutide) are now approved for weight loss for teens and adults.~ These medications work by binding to the GLP-1 receptor and reducing appetite.~ Genetic variants can affect the response to GLP-1 agonists for weight loss. Losing weight can be challenging for most people. It is easy to…
Muscle Building 101: What to Know to Make Muscles Grow
Do you find yourself wondering how to build muscle the right way? Step into school, find a seat and welcome to Muscle Building 101. Yes, you’ll learn useful workout and nutrition tips on how to build muscle, but more importantly, you’ll understand how to utilize the mind-to-muscle connection to skyrocket your results. We’ll also answer…
10 Lunch Boxes and Totes to Make Meal Prep More Fun
You know that meal prep can help you lose weight, maintain your diet plan, and even save time. But once you’ve done all that prep work, you’re going to need a sturdy, functional, and stylish lunch box to carry your healthy grub to work. Here are 10 of the best lunch boxes and totes for easily transporting your favorite meal…
The Truth Behind Anti-Aging Supplements, Vitamins, and Pills
Aging is an inevitable process. It refers to the decline in function due to accumulated cellular damage that can progressively worsen health over time. So anytime you see the word anti-aging, it’s a bit of an overstatement. No food, supplement, pill, or powder can currently prevent aging altogether. And while you can’t stop aging, you…
Can Testosterone Replacement Therapy Help Me Build Muscle?
When men notice their muscle mass dwindling, they often begin to think they might have low testosterone levels. This is especially noteworthy if a man’s exercise regimen hasn’t changed, but he’s seeing less muscle than he had when he was a few years younger. Men frequently ask whether testosterone replacement therapy at our clinics in…