Author: Ireneusz Adamczyk

Two active forms of vitamin B12 offer support to the aging brain. Preclinical data shows one of the forms protects dopamine levels. People with vitamin B12 deficiencies frequently suffer anemia, weakness, and fatigue. But there are more dangerous effects. Low vitamin B12 levels have been associated with progressive brain atrophy (shrinkage). One study found an astounding 517% greater rate of brain volume loss in people with lower vitamin B12 than those with higher B12 levels.

This protocol is not about reducing the detrimental effects of chronic, excessive alcohol consumption. No nutritional intervention can eliminate the health hazards associated with long-term alcohol overconsumption. Rather, this protocol is intended to provide strategies that may minimize some of the ill effects (ie, hangover) arising from isolated instances of alcohol overindulgence.

Pesticides are absorbed through our air, food, and water. These chemicals can lead to neurodegeneration, cancer, and other disorders. Researchers have found that the flavonoid quercetin offers protection against some of the dangers inflicted by pesticides.

Homocysteine is an amino acid made from a common dietary amino acid, methionine, that inflicts damage to the inner arterial lining (endothelium). Elevated levels of homocysteine have been associated with many diseases, including: cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, migraines, age-related macular degeneration, hearing loss, brain atrophy, Alzheimer disease.

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. While all cells have a requirement for zinc, the prostate accumulates more zinc than any other part of the body. Studies show that the proper amount of zinc maintains prostate health while suppressing tumor growth.

Clinical trials show that vitamin D decreases rates and severity of viral respiratory tract infections. More than 70% of Americans have either deficient or insufficient vitamin D blood levels.

Every year, nearly a million people in the United States end up in the emergency room seeking relief from debilitating migraine pain.1 Severe migraine headaches remain an unresolved medical issue for millions of people despite the availability of powerful drugs and specialty migraine clinics.

A study showed that lozenges containing zinc acetate are best at curbing a cold and shortening its duration. Zinc lozenges are not meant for everyday use. Common colds are the most common human infection. Based on research published in the 1980s, many people know to start popping zinc lozenges. But not all zinc is the same. Many cold lozenges feature different forms of zinc that are not the most effective choice.

Collagen makes up about one-third of all protein in the body. In the skin and joints, collagen provides structural support, strength and resiliency. In youth, damaged collagen is continually repaired and replaced. But with age, the body’s ability to replenish collagen stores declines by about 1.5% each year. This loss of collagen is a major contributor to skin aging and loss of joint function.

Nootropics are compounds that enhance cognition and facilitate learning. They differ from nutrients that protect against brain aging. Nootropics are for people seeking to improve brain processing speed and mental alertness. Nutrients with nootropic properties have become popular for people of all ages to improve thinking speed and accuracy.

Maintaining balanced hormone levels is essential to overall health. Unfortunately, testosterone levels decline in men as they age. Most men know that testosterone is important for sexual function, but research indicates that it is critical for so much more: maintaining cognitive function and a healthy body weight, improving insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, promoting heart health, and more.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or sustain a penile erection for satisfactory sexual performance. ED can cause emotional distress by negatively impacting intimate relationships, self-esteem, and quality of life.