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
Are you aware of all of the benefits that niacin can offer? More often than not, many people seek out flush-free niacin because of the intense side effects that can occur in some (reddening of the skin, heat sensation,…
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AgingApril 22, 2025
Enzymes or probiotics? Which is more beneficial to our health? While both are indispensable for digestive health, they both have separate characteristics that make them unique. Both of them operate in the same system…
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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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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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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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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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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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Brain HealthApril 22, 2025
Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw's Life Extension News Volume 16 No. 4 - April 2013 A new paper 1 describes the sleep-dependent memory processing factory that decides what to do with all that information you encountered during…
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Fitness & ExerciseApril 22, 2025
The concept of losing weight is at the forefront of many people’s minds, but sometimes the process is more difficult than first believed. Fatty foods need to be cut out, if not reduced, and an increase in exercise is…
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Arginine helps preserve kidney function, boost the immune system, increase insulin sensitivity, promotes cardiovascular health, and facilitate erections.
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Brain HealthApril 22, 2025
Acetylcholine (made from choline) is an important part of regulatory pathways in sleep and many cognitive functions. By Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw Areview in Neuron 1 described the function of acetylcholine (a ubiquitous…
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Brain HealthApril 22, 2025
Important Brain Nutrient There is little published data specifically on taurine’s effects on sleep. By Durk Pearson & Sandy Shaw Taurine is the second most abundant amino acid in the CNS (central nervous system), but…
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