By Edward R. Rosick, DO, MPH, MS Proteins are the building blocks of life. Comprising amino acid chains, proteins serve both structural and functional roles within the human body. Structural proteins such as collagen give support to bones, tendons, and skin, while functional proteins known as enzymes catalyze life-sustaining biochemical reactions throughout the body. As… Continue Reading
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LEF Video Lecture Series – Big Bellies & Heart Attacks
(Click on bold words) For Excess LDL: Red Yeast Rice Citrus & Palm Theaflavin Soluble Fiber For Low HDL: Niacin Indian Gooseberry Quercetin Pomegranate For Excess Glucose: Cinnamon Chromium Coffee Berry Soluble Fiber For Excess Insulin: Lipoic Acid Cocoa Polyphenols White Kidney Bean Green Tea Extract For Excess CRP: Omega 3 Fats Curcumin Theaflavins Luteolin… Continue Reading
Novel Fiber Limits Sugar Absorption
By Life Extension The public has awoken to the fact that high-glycemic carbohydrates promote weight gain by causing insulin to surge. In response to a wave of media publicity, “low-carb” diets have become enormously popular. Weight-loss books warning of insulin’s fat-inducing effects have sold millions of copies. Anecdotal reports of people shedding huge amounts of… Continue Reading