GlycanAge Blog

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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Intuitive eating: the best diet is the one that feels right

When it comes to diets, there are endless options: paleo, keto, atkin’s, low carb, low fat, high protein and many more. It can be hard to know where to start, and which one will work for your body. But a new way of eating is helping people eschew all these diets in favour of the simplest of all: intuitive eating.

By Radhika Sanghani
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Ask the Experts: How to Maximise Your Productivity

It’s high time to prioritise performance, bid adieu to distractions and find motivation in method. Here’s how to ensure your working day is working for you…

By Harriet Charnock-Bates
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What Are Vaccines Doing to Our Bodies, and Could Sugars Make the Vaccines Better?

A considerable expansion in glycomics capabilities is required to fully exploit protein glycosylation for the development of new vaccines.

By Tea Petrovic
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The Sweet Secret of a Healthy Pregnancy

Scientists discovered that sugars attached to the immune cells may be the reason behind improvement of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy.

By Iwona Wójcik
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Gut Microbiota Proves That One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure

The trillions of bacteria that live in our gut work together with our immune system to protect us from harm

By Iwona Wójcik
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Could Eating Soybeans Help Protect Men from Viral Infections?

Oestrogen activity strengthens the female immune system, but phytoestrogens, such as those found in soybeans, could show the same beneficial effect in boosting male immunity to reduce the odds of viral infection

By Ph. D. Julija Jurić
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How do You Stop Feeling Stressed when Life is Stressful?

With stress levels so high, and this being such a known factor in determining your state of health, it's more important than ever to keep an eye on your biological age and to introduce measures to help you, your family and friends stay balanced at this unprecedented time.

By Radhika Sanghani
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Hit the Reset Button

In an age where burnout is the rule rather than the exception, these rarified retreats take health to new heights.

By Harriet Charnock-Bates
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Top 5 Trending Biohacks for Stress Management

Stress takes its toll in many ways - and its effect is compounding. Here are 5 biohacks to help you manage your stress.

By Brittany Ford
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Smoking - a ‘‘Killing Me Softly’’ Habit

The number of cigarettes smoked per day correlates with pro-inflammatory changes of glycans.

By Ana Cvetko
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Exercise in Moderation is Key to Improving Your Biological Age

Glycan profiles of these individuals that were training moderately were not changed in pro-inflammatory direction. They were, instead, changed in an anti-inflammatory manner meaning exercise benefited their bodies, as it should when done properly.

By Ana Cvetko
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The Role of Antibody Glycans in the Development of Severe COVID-19

Glycans attached to antibodies are an important regulator of our immune system. Read about their role in development of severe COVID 19 disease.

By Prof Gordan Lauc, PhD
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