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- ***Increasing Telomere Length - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoIncreasing Telomere Length Boaz Nyona Matende B.S and Steven Petrosino Ph.D A telomere is described as a region of repetitive nucleotide sequences that is found at both ends of a chromatid (Rufer, Dragowska, Thornbury, Roosneck, & Lansdorp, 1998) . Nucleotides are organic molecules such as ...
Views: 2018 - ***Cortisol –Death Hormone - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoHydrocortisone, otherwise referred to as cortisol, is known to play vital functions in the body’s response to threats. The glucocorticoid is primarily released to counter stress, and achieves that through a number of responses – increases blood sugar, represses the immune system, ...
Views: 2006(1 vote) - ***Death Hormone and Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoStudies are revealing more and more interesting facts about cortisol – “Death Hormone”. In a separate article, we briefly cited various studies that link the death hormone to aging, immune deficiencies, telomere shortening, stress, and a number of debilitating chronic ...
Views: 1585 - ***Adverse Metabolic Effects of Cortisol - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoCortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress. Among its main actions in the body are the increase in gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate compounds), the suppression of the immune response, intervention in the metabolism of macronutrients, ...
Views: 2058 - ***Cortisol, Telomere Length, and Stress - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoIn the 1920s, American physiologist Walter Cannon was the first to describe the “fight or flight” response wherein stress hormones prepare our bodies for battle, or give sufficient energy and speed for us to flee from danger (Cannon 1915). Hans Selye (1907-1982), however, ...
Views: 2118 - ***Bioctive whey protein and its role in enhancing glutathione levels - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoBio-active whey protein refers to a mixture of globular proteins that are recovered from whey, the liquid by product obtained during cheese production (Smilkov, et al., 2013) . The protein composition in cow milk is 80% casein protein and 20% whey protein. Whey protein makes up 10% of ...
Views: 2062 - ***Association between fish oil (Omega-3 fatty acids) and prostate cancer - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoProstate Cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate gland of the male reproductive system (ACS, 2010) . The occurrence of prostate cancer varies widely across the world, suggesting that a major role is played by lifestyles and dietary factors. Areas such as Europe and the ...
Views: 1842 - ***The Death Hormone - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoCortisol- the fundamental definition: Cortisol is a hormone produced and released by the adrenal glands of the human body during times of stress, fight or flight. People of all age and sex produce and release this hormone. Triggered by the Hypothalamus of the brain, this hormone prepares ...
Views: 3638(1 vote) - ***Laminine, a freeze dried extract of raw organic eggs - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoLaminine is an extract derived from fertilized organic hen eggs at a critical stage of incubation (on the 9th day). The use of fertilized egg extracts in medicine and nutrition dates back to 1929, and scientific studies on this unique supplement have been published in numerous peer-review ...
Views: 3311 - ***Beneficial Effects of Vitamin D on Immunity, Longevity, and Cardiovascular Health - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoVitamin D, the Immune System, and Heart Attack and Atherosclerosis The June 9, 2008 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine published by the American Medical Association presented the finding of Harvard researchers that men who have deficient vitamin D levels have a greater risk of myocardial ...
Views: 3818(1 vote) - ***Dietary Sources of Glutathione - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoDIETARY SOURCES OF GLUTATHIONE: article found at: dietary sources of glutathione Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant and detoxifying agent whose protective role has been demonstrated in numerous clinical studies. GSH is synthesized rapidly in the liver, kidneys, and other tissues of the ...
Views: 8473(1 vote) - ***PNT200: NATURAL ALTERNATIVE TO ANXIETY AND INSOMNIA MEDICATIONS - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoBenzodiazepines are prescription medications that fall into the classification of Anti-Anxiety Agents. A few that you will be familiar with include Valium, Xanax, and Ativan. These prescription medications are typically used for anxiety and as a sleep aid. The major drawback with ...
Views: 4674 - ***Immunocal bioactive whey protein and natural methods to improve Immune function - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Steven PetrosinoImmunocal bioactive whey protein (which is also called HMS90 in Canada) is a nutritional supplement manufactured by Immunotec Research LTD of Canada. Immunocal bioactive whey protein is a highly concentrated, highly bio-available milk serum isolate which is rich in un-denatured whey proteins ...
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