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…

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…

Pomegranate, olive and milk thistle extract in vitro studies: skin ageing and hyperpigmentation

Pomegranate, olive and milk thistle extract in vitro studies: skin ageing and hyperpigmentation

Skin ageing is the result of complex biochemical processes leading to reduction of collagen, elastic fibres and hyaluronic acid. Oxidative stress and inflammation are closely related to pathophysiological processes involved with ageing, such as skin and connective tissue progressive deterioration. Age and excessive exposure to UV radiation cause a significant degeneration of extracellular matrix (ECM),…

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