Other Vital Nutraceuticals & Nutrients
Anti-Aging Desk Reference
Beta-Glucan (Beta-1,3, and beta-1,6 glucan)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Beta-glucan is derived from baker ... Continue Reading
Betaine (HCl)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Betaine HCl (hydrochloric acid) is used to increase the level of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. IMPORTANT: Do not consufe betaine HCl with the amino acid betaine (trimethylglycine). ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: The stomach needs a ready supply of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to convert the inactive precursor pepsinogen into the active digestive enzyme pepsin, which is needed for the digestion of protein. ... Continue Reading
Bromelain (Pineapple enzyme)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme (an enzyme that digests proteins) found in fresh pineapple. It is often used to treat muscle injuries and as a digestive aid. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Bromelain is a natural anticoagulant that works by breaking down the blood-clotting protein fibrin. ... Continue Reading
Cetylmyristoleate (cis-9-cetyl myristoleate, CMO)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Cetylmyristoleate (CMO) is the common name for cis-9-cetyl myristoleate, an antiinflammatory compound discovered in 1972 by Harry W Diehl, PhD, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health. It is a naturally occurring compound in a number of animals, including cows, whales, beavers, and mice. ... Continue Reading
Lactobacillus acidophilus
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Lactobacillus acidophilus is a "friendly" strain of bacteria, which colonises the intestines where it helps prevent intestinal infections. Lactobacillus also flourishes in the vagina, where it protects women against yeast infections. Along with other "friendly" microbes, Lactobacillus is known as a "probiotic". ... Continue Reading
Methyl-sulfonyl-methane
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: MSM is organic sulfur, which occurs naturally in the body. Sulfur is found in every cell of the body and is structurally and functionally important to a number of hormones, enzymes, antibodies, and antioxidants. In the body, the highest concentrations of MSM are found in breast milk, which helps infants to build a strong immune system. ... Continue Reading
MGN-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: MGN-3 is produced by integrating an extract from the outer shell of rice bran with extracts from three different types of mushroom ... Continue Reading
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: NADH, which occurs naturally in meat, is present in all cells and assists in metabolism and in breaking down food. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: It is effective in treating chronic fatigue syndrome, perhaps because it stimulates production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which gives the body energy. ... Continue Reading
Polyphenols
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A plant chemical found in both green and black tea, polyphenols are strong antioxidants. Although most of the research on tea has been done in the laboratory and on animals, there is strong evidence that tea offers positive health benefits to humans. Herbal teas do not contain polyphenols in any significant amount. ... Continue Reading
Resveratrol
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Resveratrol is a naturally occurring antioxidant thought to be responsible for many of the health benefits attributed to red wine. It is found in more than 70 species of plants, including mulberries and peanuts, however the main dietary source of resveratrol is wine as the compound is found in the skin of grapes. ... Continue Reading
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