Dr. Retzler's Longevity Blog

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Curcumin, bergamot, and berberine offer potential benefits in stabilizing soft plaque by reducing cholesterol levels, managing inflammation, and controlling blood sugar.*

While they can be useful adjuncts in cardiovascular health, they should be used alongside a healthy diet, exercise, and any prescribed medications. More large-scale human studies are needed to fully confirm their effects on plaque stabilization, but their natural properties offer promise for supporting heart health.

If you're looking for a balanced, sustainable, and evidence-backed diet, the Mediterranean diet is often considered one of the best choices. It promotes heart health, supports weight management, and is nutritionally balanced. If you have more specific health goals (e.g., improving blood sugar control), a modified Mediterranean / low-carb or paleo approach might work well. Ultimately, the best choice is one that contains little or no added sugar (read labels), is not processed, aligns with your health goals, provides adequate nutrition, and is sustainable for your lifestyle.

Creatine, when paired with resistance or strength training, is an effective strategy for maintaining and improving physical and mental health in older adults, helping to mitigate the effects of aging and sarcopenia.

The Paleo-Mediterranean diet is designed to provide the best of both worlds: the anti-inflammatory benefits of the Mediterranean diet combined with the ancestral approach of the Paleo diet, focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods that promote longevity, metabolic health, and disease prevention.

To optimize longevity, a combination of proper nutrition, physical activity, and key nutrients plays a crucial role. The Paleo-Mediterranean diet h...

BDNF stands for Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, which is a protein that plays a crucial role in the development, maintenance, and plasticity of ...

 Liposomal glutathione is sometimes considered better than S-acetyl glutathione due to its advanced delivery mechanism and certain potential advantages in bioavailability and effectiveness. Here's a breakdown of why liposomal glutathione might be favored

S-acetyl glutathione (SAG) is often considered better than reduced glutathione (GSH) in terms of bioavailability and stability. Here are the key re...

HormoneSynergy® GLP-1 Agonist Functional Medicine Approach to Weight Loss.

GLP-1 agonists have gained attention not only for their effectiveness in managing blood sugar levels in diabetes but also for their potential as we...

GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists are a class of medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. They work by mimicking the a...