Inositols are signalling molecules found in almost all human tissues with 99% of them being in the myo-inositol form, while the remainder exist as d-chiro inositol. With each form having a particular function, different tissues maintain specific ratios of myo- to d-chiro-inositol based on their associated activity. Myo-inositol is most known for its role in […]
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Endometriosis is characterized by the abnormal growth of uterine tissue outside of the uterus. Lesions, called endometriomas, are typically found in the pelvic cavity around the ovaries, but ultimately occur anywhere. A diagnosis of endometriosis is possible when a (typically premenopausal) woman has been consistently experiencing moderate to severe pelvic pain. This can happen during
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In recent years, there has been much talk about the importance of the gut microbiome for our overall health. Consequently, we now systematically associate the terms microbiome and microbiota with communities of microorganisms inhabiting our digestive system while forgetting that humans do not host one, but several microbiotas including the skin, the oropharyngeal and the
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Introducing Spermidine – It’s not what you think… Spermidine belongs to a class of molecules called polyamines which includes spermine and putrescine. Polyamines are abundantly present in the diet including vegetable sprouts, cheese, peas, natto, soy, wheat germ, fermented foods and various citrus fruits. Typical daily dietary intake is between 5 mg to 15 mg
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The link between UV rays from the sun and skin cancer has been well established, chronic sun exposure has also been linked to photoaging of the skin. We also know that sun exposure is required for vitamin D production. Vitamin D is a complex fat soluble neuro-hormone involved in immune, bone and even digestive function.
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NMN was first discovered in 1963 by Chambon et al. alongside discoveries of key enzymes poly-ADP-ribose and poly-ADP-ribose polymerases (PARPs)). Shortly thereafter its role in the regulation and function of cellular energy metabolism as a precursor in NAD+ biology was well established. However, it wasn’t until more recently that supplemental upregulation of NAD+ using NMN
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