March Issue
The public is waking up to a price-gouging scandal that Life Extension® sought to prevent decades ago. Igniting media attention is a New England Journal of Medicine article exposing spiraling increases for off-patent generic drugs. What no one knows is that most generics cost virtually nothing to make. Readers of Life Extension® magazine will be the first to learn the magnitude by which our pocketbooks are being plundered and a solution that will slash generic drug prices by 90%.
Reports
Reduce Anxiety and Mood Disorders
New findings reveal stress can shorten telomeres and accelerate cellular aging. Anti-anxiety drugs carry huge risks. Human trials demonstrate that a probiotic combo decreases depression scores by 50% and improves anxiety scores by 55%.
Curcumin Fights Brain Conditions and Cancer
Recent findings show curcumin favorably affects deadly mechanisms involved in cancer and Alzheimer’s, such as impaired cell signaling and abnormal gene regulation. Scientists have also discovered curcumin can boost production of new neurons.
Prevent Gout Attacks by Lowering Uric Acid Levels
Gout is characterized by high levels of uric acid and extreme pain. Gout medications cause serious side effects. A tannin-rich tree extract safely lowers uric acid, reducing the necessity of gout drugs.
Brain Benefits of L-Theanine
L-theanine, an amino acid in green tea, induces calmness while improving alertness. New studies show it may reduce the risk of stroke and protect against brain damage if a stroke occurs.
Anti-Aging Human Study on Metformin Wins FDA Approval
Metformin is believed to enhance cell enzymes that mimic the longevity benefits of calorie restriction. Life Extension® has championed its use for 20 years. The FDA has finally approved a human trial that may prove metformin inhibits aging and age-related diseases.
Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trial
A human study of pancreatic cancer patients will soon begin at the prestigious City of Hope hospital. In addition to gemcitabine and Abraxane® standard therapies, an arsenal of drugs like metformin and natural compounds will be tested with the objective of prolonging survival.
What’s Behind the Health Care Crisis?
Medical insurance cannot cover today’s skyrocketing generic drug costs. While many live without health insurance, even the insured are devastated by exorbitant premiums, copays, and deductibles. Corrupt practices and government failures have denied Americans access to affordable medicine.
Fungal Infections and Sinus Problems
While environmental toxins and antibiotics contribute to chronic sinusitis, experts say fungal infections are an underdiagnosed cause of this condition. Research shows that a patented, natural, antimicrobial intranasal solution delivers substantial relief.
Departments
In The News: Aspirin Lowers Risk of Prostate Cancer And More
Aspirin anticancer mechanism found; ashwagandha improves sexual function; omega-3 decreases rheumatoid arthritis risk; vitamin E delays cellular senescence; testosterone has beneficial role for male diabetics; hypothermia benefits cardiac arrest patients; death rates declining in leading causes of death; resveratrol research update.
What causes gout?
Dr. Michael Smith, senior health scientist for Life Extension®, explains the underlying causes of gout and details the lifestyle, dietary, supplemental, and botanical factors that can prevent this extremely painful affliction.
