Everything You Need To Know About Neu5Gc
By Benjamin V. Treadwell, Ph.D. Have you heard about Neu5Gc? Here’s what you need to know about this sugar molecule to better understand how it
Juvenon Health Journal
The Importance of Muscular Endurance Exercise
What immediately comes to mind when someone mentions exercise? Guilt? Rationalizing? (I’m still pretty healthy even though I don’t exercise. A lot of my friends don’t exercise and they seem healthy.) Of course, not everyone should run miles at a time or lift massive weights. But there is compelling evidence to support the significant health benefits, both physical and mental, from a daily regimen of exercise appropriate for you.
What You Need To Know About Fasting, Starvation Diet, and Caloric Restriction
Recently, conflicting information has emerged on the topic of fasting, starvation and weight gain. On the one hand, there is the ‘starvation myth’ based on the theory that starving oneself to lose weight can cause weight gain. However, on the other hand, there is now compelling new research showing the beneficial effects of caloric restriction, e.g., weight loss, decreased oxidative stress, inflammation, and increased longevity.
What is Catalase: The Longevity Enzyme
A group of investigators recently reported the results of a study demonstrating a 20% increase in life span in animals genetically engineered to produce an excess of the enzyme, catalase. Is there really one enzyme that can enable you to live longer? If so, how does it work? Can you pop it as a pill?
Charge Up Your Cells! Keep Your Mitochondria Healthy and Strong
Mitochondria are commonly known as “the powerhouse of the cell”, transforming the food we eat into cellular energy. Responsible for producing about 90 percent of
Depression and Acetyl-L-Carnitine Deficiency
Depression is the most widespread mood disorder in the United States. It affects 8-10 percent of people at any given time, and 1 in 4
Show Your Heart Some Love – Stay Hydrated this Summer
We all know what it’s like to be thirsty on a hot summer’s day. Unfortunately, by the time you actually feel thirsty you’re already dehydrated.
Taking steps to a healthy lifestyle
Could lifelong fitness be as easy as taking a walk? Researchers say yes! In the United States, adults are urged to get the equivalent of
“MIND” your diet for better brain aging
Does a healthy eating pattern preserve brain function with aging? An important new study hopes to provide clues. As June is Alzheimer’s and brain health
What can exercise do for your brain?
Our friends at Tufts University recently offered an update on the important link between exercise and brain health. In the past, Juvenon has featured several