Author: Matylda Bestyńska

With age, lung function begins to decline. The problem is further exacerbated by exposure to secondhand smoke and air pollution. This decline threatens overall health, quality of life, and lifespan. Scientists have identified four plant-derived ingredients that can help counter this decline. Human studies have validated significant improvements in lung function. 

Chronic stress can raise cortisol levels, leading to health issues. Researchers have identified specific plant extracts clinically shown to reduce elevated cortisol and feelings of anxiety.

A low-cost amino acid facilitates a diverse range of biological functions. Taurine has been shown to improve markers of health implicated in rapid-onset aging, along with disorders such as heart disease, sarcopenia4 and dementia.

After-meal bloating and other gastrointestinal disturbances can impair our quality of life. Four plant compounds have been shown to relieve after-meal bloating and other GI disturbances.

Progressive arterial blockage can manifest as coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke, and other bodily impairments.

New research documents the ability of hawthorn and arjuna to improve cardiac health. The benefits of these botanicals are enhanced heart muscle function and increased coronary blood flow, making them of particular interest to those concerned about congestive heart failure.

Adding an extract containing 10 mg forskolin to your daily routine is an easy way to get the benefits of Indian coleus. Stick with a comprehensive approach of a healthy diet and exercise along with complementary nutrient intake to achieve your weight loss goals.

Cataracts cause about half of all cases of blindness worldwide. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts, or will have undergone surgery to remove them. Researchers have been investigating two different but related forms of the nutrient carnosine to help slow the development of cataracts as well as improve visual performance of cataract-affected eyes.

Prostate problems are widespread as men age. Benign prostate enlargement and associated urinary difficulties adversely impact sleep and overall life quality. Researchers have identified nutrients that can improve prostate function and circumvent urinary discomforts. Most impressive are clinical data showing benefits in response to combinations of standardized plant extracts. 

Nearly half of women aged over 70 suffer from chronic urinary incontinence. A groundbreaking discovery using natural plant extracts offers relief by reducing incontinent episodes up to 79%. These same plant extracts may also benefit aged men.

Cranberries have proven their mettle in fighting urinary tract infections (UTIs).[2] They are currently under investigation for a wide array of other potential benefits as well, including fighting peptic ulcers,[3] and inhibiting the dental plaque that can lead to tooth decay.[4]

Fiber from the konjac plant has been shown to provide the same benefits as other soluble fibers, but at a lower dose to reduce feelings of digestive discomfort.