Everything You Should Know About Collagen Peptides

Everything You Should Know About Collagen Peptides

Celebrities swear that adding collagen peptides in their daily smoothies keeps them looking young and glam. But what are collagen peptides anyway? And is this seeming fountain of youth accessible to the rest of us? Registered dietitian Beth Czerwony, RD, LD, explains what collagen peptides are and what they can do for your body. What are collagen…

Top 5 anti-ageing ingredients consumers are seeking

Top 5 anti-ageing ingredients consumers are seeking

Anti-ageing ingredients are the latest trend to catchconsumer attention. We take a look at the top five When it comes to anti-ageing, the focus has long been on battling thevisible signs of time’s unstoppable march. But times are changing and focus is shifting away from looking youngerand towards living longer. Or more specifically, living well…

The 14 hallmarks of aging and why the focus is on ovarian health

The 14 hallmarks of aging and why the focus is on ovarian health

Aging is an inevitable process of life, and for women, ovarian health and the onset of menopause are particularly important topics. In April 2025, a research team involving scientists from Sorbonne University expanded the 12 hallmarks of aging to 14, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms underlying aging.¹ These hallmarks are a key…

Nicotinamide mononucleotide

Nicotinamide mononucleotide

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is a precursor molecule for the biosynthesis of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, a coenzyme that participates in the production of cellular energy and DNA repair. NAD+ can also be synthesized from other precursors including nicotinamide (NAM, also called niacinamide), nicotinic acid (NA), and nicotinamide riboside (NR), which are often collectively referred to as niacin (vitamin B3)…

French maritime pine bark extract reducescellulite, says first-of-its-kind study

French maritime pine bark extract reducescellulite, says first-of-its-kind study

A clinical trial conducted in Beijing, China, reported that French maritime pine bark extract supplementation could reduce cellulite severity. Published in the journal Phytomedicines Plus, findings showed significant improvements to the clinical cellulite score after two and three months by 12.2% and 13.6%, respectively. The study also reported a reduction in upper thigh circumference and…

Review underscores ergothioneine’s anti-agingpotential for cognitive function

Review underscores ergothioneine’s anti-agingpotential for cognitive function

Ergothioneine, an ‘under-recognized’ compound, may improve cognitive function and reduce the risk of age-related neurodegenerative disorders, says a recent review that highlights the ingredient’s potential in the emerging healthspan category. Analysis of 19 studies, including cellular, animal and human clinical and observational studies published over the past 10 years, indicated that ergothioneine (ET) plays a…

Anthocyanins may improve multiple aspects of cognitive function: Study

Anthocyanins may improve multiple aspects of cognitive function: Study

Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience. “Importantly, similar results were observed for individual cognitive domains, including visuospatial processing/reasoning and attention, processing and psychomotor speed, verbal speed and fluency, episodic memory, and working memory,” wrote researchers from Jagiellonian University Medical College in Poland and…

The Impact of Glycation on Skin Health

The Impact of Glycation on Skin Health

Glycation is a natural biological process that, unfortunately, has deleterious effects on our skin health. It’s a process that occurs when sugars in our body chemically react with proteins or lipids without the involvement of enzymes, leading to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). What are AGEs? AGEs are harmful compounds that accumulate…

Senescence

Senescence

Senescence is a response to stress in which damaged cells terminate normal growth cycles to prevent dysfunctional cells from reproducing. Senescence is a vital cellular process involved in embryonic development, wound healing, and cancer immunity; [1] however, the accumulation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s…

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