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…

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)…

Resveratrol

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a natural compound found primarily in the skin of red grapes and the root of Polygonum cuspidatum (also known as Japanese knotweed). It is also present to a lesser degree in peanuts and blueberries. Resveratrol protects the plants in which it is present from fungal attack and the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Originally extracted…

Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation maysupport skin health in both mature and youngerwomen

Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation maysupport skin health in both mature and youngerwomen

A clinical trial demonstrated dual-market potential for the collagen-amino acid blend across various age demographics. A combination of oral fish collagen peptides and L-cystine may improve signs of skin aging in mature women and reduce skin imperfections in younger women, pointing to dual-market potential for the beauty-from-within category, according to new research. The study, published…

NAD+ Supplements: Can They Really Slow Down Aging?

NAD+ Supplements: Can They Really Slow Down Aging?

You may have recently seen NAD+ supplements promoted for energy, anti-aging or overall health. But what exactly are they? And do they work? Naturopathic medicine specialist Jacob Hill, ND, breaks down what NAD+ supplements are, what the research shows and what to keep in mind before using them. What are NAD supplements, and how do…

A Close Look at Each of the B Vitamins: Benefits, Food Sources and More

A Close Look at Each of the B Vitamins: Benefits, Food Sources and More

When you think about vitamins that are essential to your health, you probably think about a lot of different letters. There’s vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K and so on and so forth. It’s like an alphabet soup of nutrients. And then, you get to the B vitamins. And your soup gets a little heartier. Because there are…

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