According to recent research, the key to slowing down ageing and protecting your health may lie in a powerful combination of two supplements: coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) and selenium. These natural compounds work together to support critical functions in your body that tend to decline with age. By replenishing your levels of CoQ10 and selenium, you… Read More »The Q10 and Selenium combo for aging well
For three years, researchers closely tracked the biological age of 777 elderly people using a cutting-edge “epigenetic clock” technique. The results were startling. The participants who took Omega-3 supplements daily got younger, reducing their biological age by an average of 4 months. Forget anti-aging creams. The true fountain of youth comes from eating Omega-3-rich food.… Read More »The surprising anti-aging benefits of Omega-3s
For decades, health experts have warned us to eat less salt. But their pleas fell on deaf ears as we continued to sprinkle the white crystals on everything from french fries to popcorn. I know my salt habit isn’t doing my body any favours. High blood pressure runs in my family, and I’ve seen firsthand… Read More »The salty truth. Switch to potassium
I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with gut health. I know, it’s not the most glamorous topic. People don’t usually bring up beneficial bacteria at dinner parties or chat about colon function over coffee. But here’s the thing… When you understand how powerfully our digestive system impacts overall health, it’s hard not to… Read More »Inulin is your gut’s best friend
I used to think of my gut as a food processor. I’d put food in, and it would churn away and digest, converting it to energy and waste. Fibre was just the annoying stringy bits, the food scraps that gummed up the gears. I didn’t realize that those chewy, stringy fibre scraps are the gut’s… Read More »Fibre is the key to better digestion and health
Back in college, my roommate was obsessed with getting ripped. He spent hours in the gym, religiously mixed his protein shakes, and talked endlessly about “gains.” One of the staples of his routine was creatine. He swore by it. He said it helped him push harder, lift more, and recover faster. I listened politely, but… Read More »Creatine for Muscles and Mind
Last year, I started noticing subtle changes in my energy levels. I’d wake up feeling sluggish, and that midday slump? It hit harder than ever before. I chalked it up to stress, work, and life in general. Then, a friend mentioned something that caught my attention: NAD+. I soon learned that this little-known coenzyme is… Read More »NAD+ The secret to more energy as you age
A groundbreaking study on the food microbiome, led by the University of Trento and published in Cell, provides compelling reasons to eat a wider variety of foods. The research team analyzed over 2,500 foods from 50 countries and discovered thousands of food-associated microbes, many previously unknown. The study reveals that the microbes we get from… Read More »Diversify your diet
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health. While you can obtain omega-3s from your diet, many people don’t consume enough oily fish to meet the recommended intake. This is where omega-3 supplements come in. But before you start popping pills, it’s important to understand the potential benefits… Read More »The benefits of taking Omega-3 pills
Multivitamins may help keep your mind sharp as you age Recent studies suggest that taking a daily multivitamin might slow cognitive decline in older adults. A simple, basic multivitamin taken every day could slow cognitive ageing by up to two years, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (June 2024).… Read More »A multivitamin pill a day keeps dementia away
