January Issue
Close to 80 million Americans are afflicted with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. A blend of probiotics and a prebiotic has been shown to reduce severity and stop liver destruction.
Reports
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Visible Wrinkle Reduction with Oral Plant Ceramides
In a human study, oral plant ceramides produced an 88% visible reduction of wrinkles and a 90% increase in hydration.
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Vitamin K Promotes Healthy Blood Sugar Metabolism
A recent study found that vitamin K can reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes by 51% and inhibit metabolic syndrome.
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Ease Arthritis with Type II Collagen
In human studies type II collagen improved arthritic joint pain and function by 50% and helped reduce cartilage loss.
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How Ionic Zinc Can Stop Colds Fast
A study showed that lozenges containing zinc acetate are best at curbing a cold and shortening its duration. Zinc lozenges are not meant for everyday use.
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Fasting for a Longer, Better Life
Several fasting methods can result in slower aging, reduced disease risks and potential reversal of diabetes.
Departments
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Tribute to a Life-Saving Pioneer
We pay tribute to a pioneering surgeon who encountered fierce resistance in the 1960s for attempting to do the so-called impossible—transplanting livers.
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In The News
Glucosamine lowers cardiovascular risk; vitamin D deficiency linked to cirrhosis mortality; calcium reduces risk of AMD blindness; olive oil inhibits blood clot formation; magnesium may reduce depression risk.
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Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family
By Tracy, Dana Lori, and Corky Pollan
Mostly Plants promotes the flexitarian lifestyle—eating mostly plant-based foods with animal products in moderation. We provide four recipes from this book.
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Against All Odds
How Jane McLelland Survived Terminal Cancer (and is Helping Others Do the Same)
Jane McLelland beat cervical, lung, and blood cancers using the missing link to defeat cancer: starving it. She is partnering with Life Extension® to help other patients achieve the same results.
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Eggplant
Packed with nutrients, eggplants have beneficial effects on heart health and cancer prevention.