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Gut Health

Polyamines in Breastmilk: The Secret to Breastmilk's Benefits

Breastmilk is a magical thing and part of its magic is its variability. No two breastmilks are identical and even two samples of the same milk from the same mother during the same feed will have di...

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Deregulated Nutrient Sensing: Hallmark of Aging #5

There are many cues to tell us when we are hungry – it could be the growling and gurgling of the belly, feeling low energy, or even the ring of the lunch bell. On a cellular level, hunger is, in pa...

PolyaminesSpermine and Spermidine: What They Are and Why They Matter

Spermine and Spermidine: What They Are and Why They Matter

As you’ve probably guessed by their names, spermine and spermidine were originally found in sperm. Anton van Leeuwenhoek, the microscopy pioneer, described crystals in dried human semen in 1678, an...

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A Guide To Natural Gray Hair Reversal

As you probably know, gray hair is a common side effect of getting older. But why does this happen? Is it inevitable or can it be prevented or even, reversed?

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Grip Strength, Longevity, And Tips For Your Strength Program

Exercise and strength are an important piece of the longevity puzzle. In recent years, one specific test of physical fitness, one which a personal trainer would rarely tell you to work on directly...

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Gut Dysbiosis: Hallmark of Aging #12

Bacterial diversity in the gut is established during childhood and remains relatively stable into adulthood. But, the architecture and activity of the bacteria undergoes gradual changes during agi...