Because September is Healthy Aging Month, I thought it would be a good time to introduce you to an amino acid that is being touted as a longevity supplement. Its name is ergothioneine and it was discovered over 100 years ago. But it’s just now being researched for its anti-aging benefits. The body does not make ergothioneine. The highest amounts...
Have you heard about “Zombie cells”? Scientifically they are known as senescent cells, which are cells that have stopped dividing and functioning properly. The problem is they stay in the body wreaking havoc on our health and contributing to various age-related diseases. While the process of senescence is a natural part of our body’s response to stress or damage, accumulating...
Last week I shared with you a new device I was trying out which scared my family, lol. It was the red-light face mask. I must admit it does look a little weird. But hey, studies are showing great results … and for that I don’t mind looking a little weird. But today I wanted to expand on what I...
Recently, after a dinner out, my fiancé and I were driving home and we decided to take a detour past our new home to be, to check out the area. I spotted a grocery store and asked to stop for something sweet. The minute we entered we noticed that it wasn’t your typical grocery store. It was so unique. There...
In the last year (2021), copper peptides have become a super popular ingredient in skincare. And for good reason. You see, a peptide is an amino acid and amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Collagen is a type of protein. So copper peptides promote collagen production. But it’s not just another, so-called, collagen-inducing ingredient. Studies show that it’s...
