Biological age and longevity blog: glycans, inflammation, and healthy aging · Page 21
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.
Kris Gethin - a Bodybuilder with a Different Approach and Dedication
The second thing that comes up after typing into Google “Do bodybuilders…?” is “die young”. The first is “take steroids”.
Published:September 14, 2021
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10 Things That Are (Relatively Free) and Easy to Do to Support Your Immune System
While many companies may be quick to sell expensive supplements or so-called “immune-boosting” products, there are many low-cost (or free!) ways to support your immune system naturally and effectively.
Published:September 7, 2021
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Glycans and Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases (AD) occur when the body’s immune system malfunctions. It mistakenly identifies healthy cells as foreign cells and starts attacking and destroying them as it would an invading infectious germ. Some AD target only one organ. Type 1 diabetes damages the pancreas. Others, like systemic lupus erythemat…
Published:September 7, 2021
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Ensuring Work Life Balance and Getting Over Covid-19
Christian, how come you decided to start testing with GlycanAge?
Published:September 3, 2021
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An All Encompassing Guide for Starting Your Health Journey
With all due respect to all my other interviewees, this is a special one, since I got to interview my dear friend Marko Tarnaj. Join me in a discussion about health from two newbies and find out how to start your health journey in a way that will bring real, long-term results. If you want to make some changes in your …
Published:August 18, 2021
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Overcoming IBS and Focusing on a Healthier Future
Anastasis Tzanis got his first GlycanAge test result back in 2017 when he was 37 years old. His GlycanAge came back higher at 45. We tested him nearly three years later, at his 40, and he is proud to achieve an impressive improvement by lowering his GlycanAge result down to 28!
Published:August 17, 2021
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Your glycans could predict high blood pressure before it becomes a health issue
Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events appear swiftly and seemingly without any warning. In a matter of a day, an individual's life can be ended or faced with long-lasting consequences such as having to learn to walk or talk again. One of the main risk factors for these events is hypertension (an increased blood pr…
Published:July 21, 2021
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The no bull**it approach to health when you have a busy lifestyle
Natko, how did you discover GlycanAge, and what made you take the first test?
Published:July 7, 2021
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Why Do Women Age Faster During Menopause?
Science has been fascinated for years with what goes on beyond the mirror – a link between sex hormones and age-related processes that define and contribute to the biological aging in women.
Published:July 7, 2021
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Catching the Dominos As They Fall: A Breakthrough in the World of Glycans Might Help Cure Liver Disease
Glycans are essential for the proper functioning of almost any living being, including humans. The scientific community agrees that glycans are crucial to life as we know it. Still, the knowledge we have on them so far is greatly lacking and can be majorly improved. This is why new methods are constantly being develop…
Published:June 30, 2021
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Working Out - How Exercising Affects Our Immunity
The immune system is a complex machine made up of many parts. Exercise can help boost our health by keeping this machine “well-oiled,” but it is crucial to have a balanced routine that won’t overstress the gears.
Published:June 30, 2021
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Planing Meals According to Glycans - A New Concept to a Blood Type Diet?
“You are what you eat.” Simple, right? Healthy eating means healthy living. But human bodies are different, and we don't all have the same nutritive requirements as individuals.
Published:June 30, 2021
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