Biological age and longevity blog: glycans, inflammation, and healthy aging · Page 17

Explore the latest insights and research in GlycanAge testing, alongside expert advice and personal journeys that dive into the fascinating intersection of science, lifestyle, and health.

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Menopause The GlycanAge Team

The Complete Menopause Diet Guide

Menopause is the natural transition of the time menstrual cycles end. It is confirmed once 12 months have passed since your last period. However, the transition and symptoms connected with menopause can have a detrimental effect on daily life and can last for several years.

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July 18, 2022
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Lifestyle The GlycanAge Team

CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) Skin Benefits: Explained

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a powerful antioxidant naturally found in our cells, crucial for energy production and protecting the skin from damage. This nutrient has become a popular ingredient in skincare for its ability to slow skin ageing, improve skin texture, and reduce wrinkles and sun damage. In this article, we ex…

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July 18, 2022
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Lifestyle The GlycanAge Team

How Long Does Metformin Stay in Your System?

Metformin, a commonly prescribed medication for type 2 diabetes, has gained widespread attention for its potential anti-aging benefits. While some scientists believe it can increase lifespan and healthspan, others urge caution due to possible side effects. This article explores the science behind metformin, how it wor…

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July 18, 2022
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Journeys Vanja Maganjić

How a Lyrical Genius Turned His Life Around After a Cancer Diagnosis

For her new podcast episode, Rina had the absolute pleasure of talking to Henry Williams, known as a member of the massively popular group Sugar Hill Gang. Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties, so we’re bringing you the interview in written form.

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June 9, 2022
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Lifestyle The GlycanAge Team

Discover the Anti-Ageing Properties of Curcumin

Many consider turmeric to be the most legitimate of all the superfoods. This is because it has been around for centuries and has been extensively studied and researched to understand its true potential. Unlike other new superfoods which are being developed for the health food industry, turmeric is a simple spice that …

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June 7, 2022
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Menopause The GlycanAge Team

Starting Young: What Age Can You Expect Perimenopause?

The changes experienced during perimenopause are often a direct result of decreasing oestrogen. When symptoms are severe, some women opt to use hormone therapy however it does come with some health risks.

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June 7, 2022
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Lifestyle The GlycanAge Team

Vitamin D3 Anti-Aging Benefits

One of the first tips we are taught about slowing the signs of ageing is to limit exposure to the sun's damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays and wear protective sunscreen when exposed to sunlight. But the sun is not all harmful as it helps our bodies manufacture vitamin D3 throughout the skin. This does not give you the gre…

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Lifestyle The GlycanAge Team

How to Look Younger: Complete Guide

As we age, we begin to show signs of getting old through our faces, bodies and minds. All three parts need to be cared for and maintained to stay looking and feeling younger.

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June 7, 2022
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The Anti-Ageing Diet: Foods That Reverse Ageing

When we think of anti-ageing, many of us go straight to skincare products with the hope they will help provide a magic fix. Although a good skincare regime does play a part in maintaining a youthful appearance, the food you put on your plate could also affect what you see in the mirror. A few tweaks to your eating hab…

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June 7, 2022
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Menopause Vanja Maganjić

Does Menopause Have to Put a Pause on Your Life?

Unfortunately, menopause is still a huge taboo. This affects the way menopause is discussed privately, but also in the medical field. In order to break the stigma, we’re bringing you an interview with one of our clients that experienced amazing results after going on Hormone Replacement Therapy.

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May 27, 2022
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Health Jenna Macciochi

Conducting Your Own Self-experiment in Order to Improve Your Biological Age

Ageing, whilst wholly a natural process, isn’t necessarily something we would want to embrace. Advancing age is a risk factor for heart disease, declining metabolic function, certain cancers, and a myriad of other conditions of poor health. Since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, we cannot escape the continual messag…

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April 16, 2022
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Journeys Vanja Maganjić

How a simple change in Nick's diet helped him lower his GlycanAge

If you’ve been following our interviews with biohackers, you know that every one of them has an inspirational story about how they got started on their health journey. Today’s interview is no exception, but there is more to Dr. Nick Engerer than meets the eye.

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April 14, 2022
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