How VERSO’s Clean Being mimics the benefits of fasting
Since 2012 when intermittent fasting (IF) was widely popularized in the media, there have been countless clinical trials performed thus far investigating its efficacy and potential benefits [1]. Over the years, research has consistently reaffirmed that IF possesses great potential for weight loss and improved overall health with significantly low risk for developing any major […]
What is TMG?
TMG stands for trimethylglycine, but is also known as betaine. TMG is produced by the body and found in foods like beetroot, wheat, quinoa, and seafood (1). As a supplement, TMG has been used primarily to optimize athletic performance and to improve heart health. It also plays a role in methylation, which is central to […]
Your Guide to Luteolin
What is Luteolin? Luteolin is a plant pigment belonging to the flavonoid family. Dietary sources include citrus fruits, broccoli, carrots, celery, parsley and oregano (1). Supplementation with luteolin is believed to confer longevity benefits. Most of the research that exists on the benefits of luteolin have been in vivo (animal or organism research) and in vitro (cell research). Effects of […]
All things quercetin
Isoquercitrin, dihydroquercetin and α-glucosyl isoquercitrin, derivatives of quercetin, mimic many of the potential longevity benefits of their precursor molecule, including but not limited to: both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, protection from cancer, neuroprotection, improvement of metabolic health, and cardioprotection. What is quercetin?Quercetin, a metabolite of the phytonutrient rutin, is a plant flavonoid compound which can […]
Calorie Restriction Mimetics (CRM’s): Mimic the Benefits of Calorie Restriction Without Fasting
The promising benefits of calorie restriction on longevity and lifespan have popularized the idea of using interventions to mimic these effects. Calorie Restriction Mimetics (CRM’s): Mimic the Benefits of Calorie Restriction Without Fasting CALORIE RESTRICTION MIMETICS AND AGING As we age, the function of our body gradually declines leading to chronic disease and eventually, to […]
All Things Spermidine Pt 2 -The Health-Promoting Mechanisms of Spermidine
There are many mechanisms involved in spermidine’s beneficial health effects. The most researched and major mechanism is spermidine’s ability to induce autophagy. Spermidine is a compound found in living cells and in foods including soybeans, wheat germ, nuts, fruits such as grapefruit and also in vegetables like broccoli. It is a polyamine, meaning that […]
All Things Spermidine Pt 1 – The Beneficial Health Effects of Spermidine
Spermidine is a compound found in living cells and in foods. Spermidine plays a crucial role in the survival and function of cells, including supporting cellular growth, DNA health, and apoptosis. Spermidine is a compound found in living cells and in foods including soybeans, wheat germ, nuts, fruits such as grapefruit and also in vegetables […]
A Guide to Choosing High Quality Supplements
The sad reality is the supplement industry is largely unregulated, so what you choose really matters. Photo by Volodymyr Hryshchenko on Unsplash Do you ever wonder if the supplements you’re taking actually do anything they claim to do? There’s a lot of controversy about whether supplements are beneficial, pointless, or downright harmful. The truth is, […]