What would happen if we could stop telomeres from shortening or maybe even lengthen them in spite of advancing chronological age? There is in fact a mechanism where this can be done. Humans and all other mammals have an enzyme known as telomerase that can lengthen the telomere ends and thus slow down the loss of telomere base […]
Chapter 3: What if we could stop telomeres from shortening? Read More »
This is a long read – but it starts the process of going into detail about telomeres and the theory of longevity so it’s an important read! I’ve broken it into 2 parts to keep it manageable, but make sure you don’t miss any of the info in this article! Ever since the dawn of man
In case you missed it: Part 2: Mind Blowing Telomere Breakthroughs of the Past 10 Years When I ask people that question You’d be surprised at the answers I get. The dollar values go from $10,000 on the low side (no, I am not kidding) to priceless. And of course there are the people unwilling
Dr. Dave’s Telomere Book Part 3: How Much is Your Life Worth Read More »
The strangest things come up in science. Every week there is a “new pathway” or a new “possibility of a drug that will help in the fight against cancer”. Sometimes it’s new dietary advice or a reiteration of some previous advice. But what do we really know and what can we actually hang our hats
What we really know about aging- an update with critical advice Read More »
Sometimes it’s fun to be me – at least on occasion. One of the most enjoyable things is when people ask me about the “latest” article or study on aging. Sometimes it’s a press release, sometimes it’s a blog, sometimes it’s a new text. Now I am a busy person, and I am guessing you
All wrong, all disproven and all still around! Read More »
You’ve probably heard that over 60% of your brain is fat. You may have heard that a large amount of that fat is DHA on half of the Fish Oil Equation. Let me remind you of an old adage right now that is often forgotten in the marketing hype to distinguish products. There has been a
Brains and Brawn- The Role of Fish Oil in Both! Read More »
I’ve been on a bit of a roll this week, and despite all the bean counters crying foul, I’ve decided I’m going to do what I want. I’m happy taking a pay cut if it means I get to make the best researched, most effective stuff on earth and get it out to the people
Hey! Its 3 for 2 Friday!!! Read More »
I am laughing, at once angry and simultaneous shaking my head in somewhat near resignation! Just a few days after the “fish oil may prevent schizophrenia” another article came out saying “fish oil no good for memory”. A couple of things to note. What is good for one aspect of the brain is not necessarily good for
The Weight of the World Read More »
This will be a bit of a departure from my usual science based stuff. Call this one observational. Travel with me if you will to Houston International Airport after a recent flight in from our stem cell clinic in Guadalajara. I am looking for my bags and they are not on the specific belt that
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Briefly let me remind you that At the tip of every chromosome there is a telomere- hopefully a health one. More than any other biomarker including methylation marks and anti-oxidant status, telomere length correlates with longevity and health span. While shorter telomeres do not point to a specific diagnosis or a specific process, they do
Telomeres – Just the Tip! Read More »