High alpha-carotene levels associated with longer life

High alpha-carotene levels associated with longer life: Oxygen-related damage to DNA, proteins and fats may play a role in the development of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer, according to background information in the article. Carotenoids -- including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lycopene -- are produced by plants and microorganisms and act as antioxidants, counteracting this damage.

Game, set and match to strawberries: The superfruit

Game, set and match to strawberries: The superfruit: Eating strawberries has previously been found to counter post-meal blood glucose and low density lipoprotein, or 'bad' cholesterol and therefore decrease risk of diabetes and heart disease, but this is the first time that strawberry extracts have been proved to actively stimulate proteins that offer us protection against disease.

Beyond Eye Health – Life Extension

Beyond Eye Health – Life Extension: At the root of many age-related chronic conditions lies the cluster of disorders known as the metabolic syndrome, which includes insulin resistance, obesity, elevated triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and hypertension. Astaxanthin lowers blood sugar and reduces insulin resistance.

Want to boost your health? Then keep your finger on the pulses

Want to boost your health? Then keep your finger on the pulses | Mail Online: Peas and beans are rich sources of dietary fibre, which in itself goes a long way to maintain healthy digestion, prevent constipation and protect against bowel cancer.

WHFoods: Cloves

WHFoods: Cloves: Clove contains significant amounts of an active component called eugenol, which has made it the subject of numerous health studies, including studies on the prevention of toxicity from environmental pollutants like carbon tetrachloride, digestive tract cancers, and joint inflammation.

Green Tea Boosts Memory

Green Tea Boosts Memory | Australasian Science Magazine: Professor Bai’s team focused on the organic chemical EGCG, (epigallocatechin-3 gallate) a key property of green tea. While EGCG is a known anti-oxidant, the team believed it can also have a beneficial effect against age-related degenerative diseases.

Eight Ways To a Healthy Brain

Eight Ways To a Healthy Brain - Life Extension Daily News: Supplement with vitamins C and E. A study at Johns Hopkins University suggested that when taken together, the vitamins might slow the progression of Alzheimer's.

Nuts Essential to Health of Brain And Body

Nuts Essential to Health of Brain And Body - Life Extension Daily News: Most have high concentrations of vitamin E, the B vitamins (including folate), antioxidants, minerals such as magnesium, as well as omega-3 fats, all of which support myriad functions of the nervous system.

Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health

Bilberries may prevent artery hardening, boost heart health: Extracts from bilberry may prevent the build up of plaques in the arteries, preventing hardening of the blood vessels and boosting overall heart health, says a new study from France.

Rosemary Helps Prevent Brain Aging, Says Nagase

Rosemary Helps Prevent Brain Aging, Says Nagase: Nagase, a Japanese trading company specializing in chemical products, recently announced its discovery, in collaboration with Kyoto University, that rosemary helps prevent brain aging.

Broccoli May Help Boost Aging Immune System

Broccoli May Help Boost Aging Immune System: Published in the online edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the study findings show that sulforaphane, a chemical in broccoli, switches on a set of antioxidant genes and enzymes in specific immune cells, which then combat the injurious effects of molecules known as free radicals that can damage cells and lead to disease.

Longevity in Mice Is Promoted by Probiotic-Induced Suppression of Colonic Senescence Dependent on Upregulation of Gut Bacterial Polyamine Production

Longevity in Mice Is Promoted by Probiotic-Induced Suppression of Colonic Senescence Dependent on Upregulation of Gut Bacterial Polyamine Production: Our study demonstrated increased longevity in mice following probiotic treatment with LKM512, possibly due to the suppression of chronic low-grade inflammation in the colon induced by higher PA levels. This indicates that ingestion of specific probiotics may be an easy approach for improving intestinal health and increasing lifespan.

WHFoods: Papaya

WHFoods: Papaya: Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin E and vitamin A (through their concentration of pro-vitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients), three very powerful antioxidants.

LE Magazine, February 2000 - Review: The Carnitine Miracle

LE Magazine, February 2000 - Review: The Carnitine Miracle: "Weight loss is not merely a matter of calories, but of metabolism" is Crayhon's credo. Carnitine and omega-3 fatty acids increase energy production; this, together with some degree of carbohydrate restriction, ensures successful weight loss.

Reversals of Age-Related Declines in Neuronal Signal Transduction, Cognitive, and Motor Behavioral Deficits with Blueberry, Spinach, or Strawberry Dietary Supplementation

Reversals of Age-Related Declines in Neuronal Signal Transduction, Cognitive, and Motor Behavioral Deficits with Blueberry, Spinach, or Strawberry Dietary Supplementation: These findings suggest that, in addition to their known beneficial effects on cancer and heart disease, phytochemicals present in antioxidant-rich foods may be beneficial in reversing the course of neuronal and behavioral aging.

Cranberry Juice Fights Heart Disease

Cranberry Juice Fights Heart Disease: The first long-term study of its kind -- looking at cranberry juice's effects on cholesterol -- finds that two glasses a day raises levels of HDL "good" cholesterol and lowers levels of high LDL "bad" cholesterol. The study also shows a significant increase in antioxidants in the blood.

WHFoods: lutein and zeaxanthin

WHFoods: lutein and zeaxanthin: Observational studies have noted that higher dietary intake of lutein and zeaxanthin is related to reduced risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, two eye conditions for which there is minimal options when it comes to effective prevention.

Nutritional Strategies to Preserve Memory and Cognition - Life Extension

Nutritional Strategies to Preserve Memory and Cognition - Life Extension: One of the most promising biological compounds for enhancing healthy brain structure and cognitive function is uridine. Found in living organisms ranging from humans to bacteria, uridine is a nucleoside, or a combination of a sugar (ribose) with uracil. Nucleosides such as uridine are building blocks for RNA, the biochemical cousin of DNA that serves as a template in gene expression. Uridine is so important to brain development that it is included in human infant formulas. Animal experiments have demonstrated that rats incorporate uridine in their brain RNA during learning exercises.

Carnosine: A Proven Longevity Factor

Carnosine: A Proven Longevity Factor - Life Extension: Mounting evidence documents the ability of carnosine to prevent many of the detrimental effects of aging.

WHFoods: Sage

WHFoods: Sage: Boost your wisdom quotient by liberally adding sage to your favorite soups, stews and casserole recipes. Research published in the June 2003 issue of Pharmacological Biochemical Behavior confirms what herbalists have long known: sage is an outstanding memory enhancer.

Beet Juice Good for Brain

Beet Juice Good for Brain: MRI scans showed that after eating a high-nitrate diet, the older adults had increased blood flow to the white matter of the frontal lobes, which are the areas of the brain most commonly associated with the degeneration that leads to dementia and other cognitive conditions.

Age-old remedies using white tea, witch hazel and rose may be beneficial, study suggests

Age-old remedies using white tea, witch hazel and rose may be beneficial, study suggests: A collaboration between the university and British beauty brand Neal's Yard Remedies has seen experts discover that white tea, witch hazel and the simple rose hold potential health and beauty properties which could be simply too good to ignore.

Four Nutrients For Healthy Eyes

Four Nutrients For Healthy Eyes: Vitamin E is important because it maintains the health of the eyes’ mucous membranes. When eyes dry out, they begin to suffer surface damage. Keeping the eyes lubricated is therefore very important, and vitamin E is a natural way to take care of it without resorting to eye drops.