Mention astragalus and most people probably connect the name with one famous medicinal species – Astragalus membranaceus or astragalus propinquus. Not all astragalus species have medicinal properties, but astragalus membranaceous certainly does. And it is mainly this astragalus that was the subject of some ongoing research into its anti aging properties – More specifically, it’s life extension effect on telomeres. Is it true that astragalus can help extend telomere lifespan? Read the rest of this entry »
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August 10th, 2010 | Posted in Telomeres | No Comments
One of the beneficial substances for anti aging purposes is pregnenolone. Well, what is pregenenolone? This is a neurosteroid prohormone that forms the basis of other hormones like progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol. It is also, the forerunner or precursor of DHEA, and this fact may make it a better alternative to DHEA itself. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 13th, 2010 | Posted in DHEA | No Comments
I’ve spoken in the past about GHRH and why this is in many ways far superior to conventional HGH injections. Well, if you’re eligible this is a chance to participate in a paid GHRH trial. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore is currently holding a short recruitment drive to enlist suitable volunteers to study the effects of nightly injections of GHRH. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 5th, 2009 | Posted in GHRH | No Comments
The reason why I’m asking this is because I feel many people do not actually get enough protein in easily consumable form (biologically available), and do not realize it. If you frequently exercise, your need for protein certainly goes way up (as does your need for most other nutrients), and that is when you really need to be taking adequate supplemental protein.
Although I should not need to mention it, but extra protein is needed for maintaining the integrity of the muscles, becoming essential when you do any kind of intensive exercise, (jogging included). Physical activity stresses the muscle tissues and breaks them down a little each time you work them. The muscles only get to rebuild themselves if they have the raw materials they need – which is mainly protein. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 25th, 2009 | Posted in Amino Acids | No Comments
I recently received this email from a reader, whom I shall refer to as Teephos (thanks man!), who provided me some invaluable tips and insight regarding adrenal fatigue, which I talked about earlier.
Teephos pointed out two supplements that might be helpful to adrenal fatigue sufferers, and also graciously consented to my publishing his email.
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November 12th, 2009 | Posted in Adrenal fatigue | No Comments