The Life Priority Blog
Science-backed perspectives on supplements, nutrition, longevity, and living well — from the Life Priority family and the legacy of Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw.
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AgingApril 22, 2025
According to several government studies , more than half of all Americans take at least one supplement every day, most commonly a multivitamin or omega-3 supplement . The reason most often cited for taking dietary…
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AgingApril 22, 2025
With summer and warm weather comes sweating. With sweating comes higher risks of dehydration and nutrient deficiencies. Combat these risks by eating locally sourced, in season produce. Visit your local farmer’s markets…
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AgingApril 22, 2025
The Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw® Life Extension NewsTM Volume 20 No. 2 €¢ March 2017 TIME IS ON MY SIDE ... YES, IT IS by Sandy Shaw The difference between drug use and addiction or eating and metabolic diseases is time.…
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HealthApril 22, 2025
Dear Valued Customer & Friend, as a professional baseball player for over 16 years, I was paid to stay in shape and I didn't realize how I was aging. When I turned 40, I finally started to feel the aging process. I…
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AgingApril 22, 2025
The Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw® Life Extension NewsTM Volume 20 No. 1 €¢ February 2017 LIVE LONGER WITH VITAMIN D3 or LIVE LESS LONG WITH LESS VITAMIN D3 Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to many chronic disorders,…
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Durk & SandyApril 22, 2025
Oh, yes, there is a right way to take high-dose immediate release niacin. Take it at the right time and you can get a host of health benefits, especially reduced triglycerides, LDL, and VLDL and increased HDL—at the…
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Brain HealthApril 22, 2025
The Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw ® Life Extension News TM Volume 12 No. 5 €¢ October 2009 Higher Levels of Vitamin D Associated With Improvements in Certain Aspects of Cognitive Function in Middle-aged and Older European…
Read articleAgingApril 22, 2025
In today’s fast-paced lifestyles, most men are faced with increasing mental and physical demands as they age. Personally, I have found that an easy, logical way to slow up my aging process is to keep my body and brain…
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Durk & SandyApril 22, 2025
The Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw ® Life Extension News TM Volume 20 No. 2 €¢ March 2017 MAGNESIUM REDUCES ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY, INCLUDING STROKE, HEART FAILURE, AND DIABETES A very recent paper (Fang, 2016) examined the…
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Life PriorityApril 22, 2025
We appreciate the ability to support you and your health with scientifically formulated, FDA inspected, health and nutritional products.
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EnergyApril 22, 2025
At first glance (okay, maybe also at second and third) green smoothies can look like the most unappealing thing that you would ever want to ingest, but it may be time to reconsider. Sure, they don’t look delicious, but…
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AgingApril 22, 2025
The downside: with age comes health risks. The upside: many of these risks are easily preventable. With just a little bit of wisdom and a strong dose of diligence you too can become a healthier, happier, and…
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AgingApril 22, 2025
As we continue this health journey with you, we want to highlight our second pillar of health success. With summer practically here and the temperatures rising, hydration has never been more important. Drinking water…
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