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An old adage claims that a glass of good red wine a day leads to a long and happy life. The second part of the statement may be up to you, but Science has shonw the truth behind the beneficial effects of certain red wine components on longevity. Resveratrol is an organic substance found in grapes and especially in red wine. Scientist have alreadyfound that Resveratrol can extend the lifespan of worms and fruit flies, but more recently they showed that the anti aging properties of Resveratrol work on vertebrate animals like fish, and very likely in humans as well.

The studies found that Resveratrol, when added to the diet of short-lived fish, had the effect of extending their lifespan. In addition, the onset of ageing-related memory loss was delayed significantly.

Resveratrol is is a type of antioxidant that belongs to the group of polyphenols. This substances, inlcuding the ones found in red wine, have anti-inflammatory as well as anticancer properties. Many researchers consider them very promising and are currently conducting studies for a variety of pharmaceutical uses.

Resveratrol buys time

Initially, studies have shown that resveratrol extends the lifespan of organisms with short life, such as yeast, fruit flies, and  some kinds of worms. The next step is to test the anti aging effects of resveratrol on animals that are more similar to us. In an new study, researchers examined the effects of resveratrol on a small fish species that lives up to three months in a tank. The results showed that supplementing the daily diet of the animal with resveratrol, their normal life span was prolongued, but also age-related memory and muscular problems appear much later than usual.

A low dose of resveratrol resulted in an average of 33% increase in life span for the fish, while the animals fed with a higher dose of resveratrol lived more than 50% longer.

The researchers that conducted the study say that resveratrol is one of the first substances known to consistently extend the life of organisms from very different animal types, and thus it constitutes a promising starting point for developing treatments to prevent age-related diseases in humans.

More information on Resveratrol can be foun in the RevGenetics website.

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Onagra oil comes from onagra or primrose (Oenothera biennis and Oenothera lamarkiana), a plant from North America with medicinal properties. The oil is obtained from their seeds put under pressure in cold. This oil has a very good nutritional profile, it is very rich in poliinsaturated essential fatty acids: linoleic acid (70 %) and gamma-linolenic acid (10 %), both of the series of Omega 6 fatty acids, important precursors of diverse cellular mediators that are indispensable for the correct operation and stability of cellular membranes in our organism. They are also essential for the proper development of the nervous system, hormonal system and the regulation of the coagulation processes.

They are also precursors of the eicosanoids (prostaglandins, tromboxanes, leucotrienes and hidroxiacids), which regulate a myriad if important biological processes during all our life. In addition, onagra oil contains oleic acid in smaller proportion (a monoinsaturated fatty acid).

The essential fatty acids, the ones that can not be synthesized by our organism, must be gotten up with the diet. When the diet lacks these essential fatty acids, affections in the heart, circulatory system, skin, the immune system, the reproductive apparatus and the nervous system are likely to appear.

Some properties and benefits of the onagra oil

• Regularizes anomalies or deficit of essential fatty acids
• Alleviates the symptoms of eccema
• Improves the prostate upheavals
• Reduces the cholesterol levels, without causing side effects, reducing the advance of atherosclerosis
• Reduces problems of arthritis and arthrosis by inhibiting the inflammatory processes
• Improves the responses of the immune system
• Eliminates the mucous dryness of eyes and mouth
• Balances the behavior in hyperactive children
• Regulates the liberation and action of the neurotransmitters of the nervous system
• Improves acne, dandruff, nails and hairloss
• Alleviates to the symptoms of the premenstrual syndrome (breast pain, mood, irritability, headache and retention of liquids) thanks to the stimulation of prostaglandins
• Alleviates the symptoms of the menopause (retention of liquids, hot flashes, dryness, etc.)
• Prevents cutaneous aging, hydrating the skin and favoring elasticity
• Reduces the arterial hypertension through vasodilator action and prevents blood clots

Presentation and dose

Comes in capsules that also contains vitamins to avoids its oxidation. The capsules usually contain 500 and 1000 mg. Their dose depends on each patient and is recommended by the doctor or nutritionist.

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The word testosterone is a well-known symbol of malehood and even though everyone is aware of its association with male sex drive and reproduction, few know about why it is so important. Testosterone is a hormone (a kind of molecule that travels through the body and has specific effects on certain organs or tissues) which is chemically known as an anabolic steroid. Testosterone is responsible for a number of important functions, such as sex drive, energy levels, immunity, and amount of cellular tissue (which is related to volume and strength of muscles).

Testosterone levels in men are about ten times greater than in women. The amounts of testosterone that are produced and circulated through the body varies with age. It experiences a large increase in adolescence but it starts declining by the twenties and normal levels drop about 10% for every decade after 30. If a man’s testosterone levels are much lower than normal, it results in andropause, which is how male menopause is known.

The increase in testosterone levels has noticeable effects in many aspects of health and well-being. Users report increased alert and focus as well as a sharper mind. Memory is also significantly improved. Being testosterone primarily a sexual hormone one of the effects of its stimulation is the restoration of a normal sex life, even after having lost the libido.

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One of the most advanced systems for hair removal and skin beauty treatments is now available in the UK. Ellipse Pulse Light Ltd. has a state-of-art beauty clinic located in Knightsbridge, London, staffed with a team of highly trained professionals. Ellipse offers comprehensive treatments including:

• Hair removal: Ellipse uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL System) for the removal of unwanted hair and other beauty treatments. This is a flexible technology that offers solutions for permanent hair reduction but also skin rejuvenation, thread vein, pigmentation and brown spot removal as well as acne clearance.

• Wrinkle reduction: Customers looking to reduce wrinkles now can rely on the new Ellipse Age Defence™ procedure that combines Ellipse I2PL technology with the effective Intense by Ellipse Photo Spray. Our treatment delivers visible improvements in as little as one month.

• Tatoo removal using the ND YAG Laser system

• Ellipse also offers solutions for vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, sun-damaged skin and acne.

The Ellipse website contains profuse information for consumers, such as complete treatment and price lists, special offers, patient and product information and more. For professionals interested in learning about Ellipse’s advances systems a large resource of clinical data and example cases is also available.

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