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Individual Heath Markers Defined Alanine amino-transferase (ALT) An enzyme produced primarily in the liver but also in other tissues. ALT is involved in amino acid and protein metabolism. Used as a primary marker of hepatic strain. Also called Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT). Albumin...

Digestion and Gut Health By Daniel Rocha Digestion begins in the mouth, where we physically break down foods with saliva and by chewing. Saliva is a watery fluid that contains mucus and a few enzymes, including lysozyme, salivary amylase, and lingual lipase. Food then travels to the stomach...

Fitness fanatics, power lifters and bodybuilders work out nearly every day in the gym, and during their workouts they end up lifting literally tons of weight. This heavy work is good for their brains, going by a study done by American epidemiologists at the National Institute of Environmental...

Insomnia tied to higher risk of heart disease and stroke Source: American Heart Association Summary: Data from more than a million people found that genetic liability to insomnia may increase the risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke. Among types of ischemic stroke, genetic...

It's the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease -- yet you've probably never heard of it. It's the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer's disease. There are more than 89,000...

The liver plays quite the role in maintaining our optimal health. It is the go-to organ for filtering dangerous toxins out our transport system (blood) and eliminating them from our bodies. It is also involved in other functions such as digestion and energy storage. If it’s not working properly...

Several illnesses come to existence as the world progresses today! These illnesses are quite alarming especially when it involves the nerves which have the power to control the brain of a human being because it affects almost everything, memory and even the control of our physiological...

Normally, short-term inflammation is a natural process that plays an important role in healing and cellular repair when you’re injured or sick. However, it can also be bad, very bad, depending on the cause and duration. This is known as chronic low-key inflammation, and plays an integrative...

Normally, short-term inflammation is a natural process that plays an important role in healing and cellular repair when you’re injured or sick. However, it can also be bad, very bad, depending on the cause and duration. This is known as chronic low-key inflammation, and plays an integrative...

Normally, short-term inflammation is a natural process that plays an important role in healing and cellular repair when you’re injured or sick. However, it can also be bad, very bad, depending on the cause and duration. This is known as chronic low-key inflammation, and plays an integrative role...

If you are a person who already has stable heart disease, how fast your heart beats at rest can predict your risk of dying, not only from heart disease but all other causes, Dr. Eva Lonn told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian...

Belly fat, scientifically known as visceral fat, has been linked to increased inflammation and problems like Type 2 diabetes. Recent research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows having excess belly fat is correlated with an elevated risk of heart disease. What’s...

Although eggs were exonerated in recent years from their reputation as a hindrance to cholesterol, it’s difficult for individuals who are told one thing for decades to suddenly believe the opposite. That was the case with nutrition myths surrounding carbs, full-fat dairy or soy, for example...

When it comes to reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease, whittling your waistline could be more important than shifting the number on the scale. Almost 40% of American adults are obese, which increases the odds of developing diseases such as stroke, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and...

It should no longer come as breaking news when a new study supports what we’ve already known: Staying active promotes better longer-term health and reduces disease. The latest proof of the benefits of exercise comes from a recent study in the UK that discovered that not only those who engage in...

Ok so i have NAC n milk thistle for my liver. I have omega 3 gummys and beet root juice n vegetable powder for heart n cholesterol. Whats an excellent supp. For my kidneys?????

Ageless Forever Anti-Aging News Blog Got Elevated Liver Enzymes? - Here's How To Interpret Your Liver Function Tests Primary Prevention & Lifestyle Both exercise, supplements, medications and drugs may cause blood elevations of enzymes that are commonly included in liver function and/or liver...

In these turbulent times we can’t escape the news about Covid-19 – better known as Coronavirus. It’s something that dominates our newsfeeds and TVs – holidays have been cancelled, Italy is on lockdown, and countries all around Europe are enacting their own plans to combat this viral threat...

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j.chizhe The health benefits of plant-based diets are varied and many, ranging from living longer to decreased risk of cancer and heart disease. But, just like their carnivorous and omnivorous counterparts, vegans need to make sure they’re primarily eating healthy foods and not consuming too...