The Science & Art of Aging Well

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Autophagy

Will Spermidine Support My Gut Health?

When it comes to gut health, the conversation often revolves around probiotics, fiber, and fermented foods. But there’s a lesser-known compound making waves in the scientific community for its impa...

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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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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...

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Spermidine and the Gut-Brain Connection

The human gut microbiome, unique to every individual, has a plethora of roles in regulating the immune system, metabolism, growth and general health. Spermidine, a natural polyamine, is believed to...