Wellness: Nutrition

What are urolithins? Urolithins are not found in food; however, their precursor polyphenols are. Polyphenols are abundantly found in many fruits and vegetables. When eaten, some of the polyphenols are directly absorbed by the small intestine, and others are degraded by digestive bacteria into other compounds, some of which are beneficial. For example, certain species […]

We take a look at this amino acid and dietary supplement. Arginine is a popular sports supplement, but could it also be useful in the context of healthy longevity? What is arginine? Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is an amino acid, a building block used to make proteins, that plays an important role in regulating […]

This common supplement has shown positive results in studies but may have drug interactions. We take a look at berberine, a popular supplement in the life extension community that is often touted as being similar to metformin. What is berberine? Berberine is an ammonium salt from the protoberberine group of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids. It is part of […]

We take a look at this popular sports supplement. Meat is rich in creatine, an important energy buffer in muscle cells, and the main constituent of a popular sports supplement used by athletes. However, we’re now finding out that there’s more to it than ‘meats’ the eye. What is creatine? Creatine (α-methyl guanidine-acetic acid) is a substance […]

This common polyphenol has some interesting properties. We take a look at the popular supplement fisetin and see how it stacks up as a potential anti-aging supplement. What is Fisetin? Fisetin is a plant polyphenol and part of the flavonoid group in the flavonol sub-category.  It is present in many trees and plants, including Eudicotyledons, Acacia […]

A common supplement with some interesting data behind it This popular supplement has been used for decades for joint pain, but its influence on all-cause mortality is far more interesting in the context of healthy longevity. What is glucosamine? Glucosamine is a polysaccharide that naturally occurs in cartilaginous joint tissues and is involved in protein […]

We take a look at Honokiol a traditional medicine and dietary supplement Today, we take a look at one of the more unusual supplements that has been used in traditional medicine for many years. History of honokiol Honokiol is a lignan isolated from the bark, seed cones, and leaves of the trees of various Magnolia […]

This supplement has shown some effectiveness against skin aging. What is collagen? Collagens are important structural proteins for the various tissues in our bodies. These include tendon, cartilage, ligaments, blood vessels, muscles, and skin. They act as supporting structures and tether cells together. They give our skin and other tissues its strength and elasticity [1]. […]

This chemical plays many roles in human biology. Found in grapefruit, spermidine is one of the more interesting polyamines. Some research suggests that spermidine may slow down aging and promote healthy longevity. What is spermidine? Spermidine is a polyamine, meaning it has two or more primary amino groups. It is naturally occurring and is widely encountered in ribosomes and living […]

We take a look at this popular natural phenol and dietary supplement. Probably best known for its presence in grapes and wine, this popular dietary supplement may have a few tricks up its sleeve. What is resveratrol? Resveratrol is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol. It is a phytoalexin, a growth-inhibiting substance created by plant […]