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Benefits of a Calorie Restricted Diet and Intermittent Fasting

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Calories in – calories out. “Calories in” pertains to the number of calories one consumes from carbohydrates, fat and protein in food, while “calories out” refers to the number of calories a person burns or expends. Excess calorie intake, no matter if it is from carbohydrates, fat or protein will go into fat storage. Even if a food doesn’t contain fat, it may have a large number of calories and in excess will go into the body’s fat storage.

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Sirtuins and Their Role in Longevity

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Longevity implies “long life” or “long life expectancy.” Research continues to investigate ways to prolong life by looking at cellular DNA and cell functions. It is known that the aging process can be partially controlled, delaying the process and reducing the risk of undesirable health conditions by taking a biomedical approach. In the body, sirtuins are believed to be important to postponing the aging process and keeping body systems and organs healthy.

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NAD+, the Important Co-Factor in Manufacturing Energy

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Energy is a key to staying healthy and to enjoying life! The body requires food to be used to make cellular energy, which is needed to perform all its functions including work, exercise and daily activities. Energy is also necessary for repairing, building and maintaining cells and body tissues. NAD+ is necessary to make that energy!

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Boost Your Energy with Hydrogen

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It’s common to experience low energy levels on a fairly regular basis. The underlying reasons behind low energy can vary between all of us, but supplemental hydrogen could be one common therapeutic approach. Understand stress on a cellular level and how hydrogen can help, and you may find that it’s the right solution for you. 

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PQQ and Mitochondrial Function

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PQQ has been shown to have many neuroprotective benefits, which are directly linked to how it interacts with your mitochondria. If you’re considering taking supplemental PQQ for your brain health, it can be helpful to understand exactly how it works in your body at the cellular level.

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Exercise and Calorie Restriction Mimetic to Help Improve Longevity

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It is amazing that over 80 years of research shows that restricting calories is the most consistent way to extend life and age related health problems (Pifferi F et al, 2019; Lee S-H, Min K-J et al, 2013; Anderson and Weindruch, 2012). Although the types of food consumed is also important. Fruits and vegetables along with good sources of protein and fat need to be included. Individuals who have health conditions should follow their health care practitioner.

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Benefits and Ways of Intermittent Fasting

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Intermittent fasting has become quite popular in the health club communities. It has amazing rewards and doesn’t have to be continued for long term periods to reap the benefits. The plan can be creative with restricting food for different periods of time to  enjoy health paybacks. Although, it is not for everyone such as some individuals who have a medical condition, those who are pregnant or are taking medication. If one is unsure, they should check with their health care practitioner.

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Nutrigenomics – the Gene – Food Connection

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Nutrigenomics is a particular type of research that studies the relationship between diet and human genetics. This means that in the future, because of all the intensive research that is being performed, you will be able to make a doctor’s appointment and they will be able to direct you to a specific diet personalized to your genetic makeup. For example, they may be able to tell you genetically if a high protein, high fat diet is better suited for you than a higher more complex carbohydrate diet.

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Hydrogen to Improve Brain Function

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Brain function can be impacted by numerous things throughout life. Studies show that hydrogen not only offers benefits to your whole body, but can be particularly helpful for keeping your brain sharp. Here’s what makes hydrogen such a good addition to your brain health routine. 

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