L-Theanine for Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression

Are you stressed out and depressed? Having trouble falling asleep each night? Feeling like you could use some help? Consider drinking tea or taking L-theanine, a natural substance extracted from tea that may help reduce anxiety and depression.
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Vitamins B12, C, and E May Increase Telomere Length

A recent study by the National Institutes of Health explored the connection between telomere lengths in the human immune cells known as leukocytes (white blood cells) and the use of multivitamins. The data used came from 586 participants in the Sister Study of healthy sisters of breast cancer patients. The women’s ages ranged from 35 to 74 years. Women who used multivitamins on a daily basis had leukocyte telomeres on average 5.1% longer than those who did not use multivitamins. Continue reading

Elizabeth Blackburn on Chromosome Ends and Diseases of Aging

Professor Elizabeth Blackburn of University of California at San Francisco discusses the relationship between telomeres, cell division, and aging-related diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. Continue reading

TA-65 Telomere Activation and Right to Healthcare Choice

In the August 2009 issue of Life Extension Magazine, there is an article Turning on Immortality: The Debate Over Telomerase Activation written by two researchers in the field of telomere aging in which they debate the merits of using TA-65 derived from Chinese astragalus herb by TA Sciences to rebuild telomere length and improve health and lifespan. Continue reading

10% Discount on TA-65 Supplement for Life Extension Members

The company, T.A. Sciences has made an offer to Life Extension members for a 10% discount on their TA-65 services and products. TA-65 is used to lengthen telomeres in the hopes of improving health and lifespan. Continue reading