Americans have rightly been told to avoid table salt for decades in order to reduce their risk of hypertension and related health conditions. When iodized table salt is reduced, people can unknowingly lower their iodine intake to suboptimal levels. Analysis from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) show that urinary iodine levels have… Continue Reading
An avalanche of favorable studies has resulted in record numbers of Americans supplementing with vitamin D. Since it is virtually impossible to obtain adequate vitamin D from food sources, supplementation with 5,000-10,000 IU daily is required by most aging individuals. Overlooked by almost everyone (except Life Extension® members) is the critical importance of vitamin K…. Continue Reading
Life Extension believes that there are physiological and psychological benefits to using orlistat at least on a temporary basis. By combining orlistat with a comprehensive weight management program, more fat pounds will be shed from the body, thus providing the physiological effect. A psychological benefit is seeing undigested fat being passed naturally from the body…. Continue Reading