HEALTH REPORT
protein kinase (AMPK), an enzyme found in the human body that monitors cellular energy and regulates blood sugar, fat metabolism and inflammation. A randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled trial in overweight adults has found that supplementation with a phytosome-formulated berberine resulted in significant improvements in levels of cholesterol and triglycerides and reduction of fat mass in just 60 days. This impressive outcome is due to the delivery formula: standard berberine is poorly absorbed by the body, with less than one per cent typically reaching the bloodstream. However, the liposomal-style phytosome technology addresses this by combining berberine with phospholipids, a move which substantially increases the amount absorbed and sustains its activity in the bloodstream for longer. Quercetin and resveratrol For antioxidant defence. Quercetin (found in apples, onions and berries) and resveratrol (from grapes) are two of the most extensively studied
Quercetin (found in apples, onions
and berries) and resveratrol (from grapes) are extensively studied plant oxidants. Both are valued for their capacity to help the body manage stress and support a balanced inflammatory response.
plant oxidants. Both are valued for their capacity to help the body manage stress and support a balanced inflammatory response, two factors which are closely linked to cellular ageing. A randomised, double-blind study has found that an enhanced-absorption form of resveratrol achieves up to three times the peak blood concentration of standard resveratrol at the same dose. Formulations which combine quercetin and resveratrol using advanced delivery technologies significantly improve absorption of both compounds, and therefore provide more consistent antioxidant support for cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Looking after your body Ageing smarter is not about chasing eternal youth. It is about giving your body the support it needs to function well for as long as possible – staying active, thinking clearly and recovering well from everyday demands. Combined with a healthy lifestyle, targeted nutritionals that support NAD+ production, healthy metabolism and antioxidant defence provide an evidence-informed way to support your resilience at a cellular level. The choices you make today shape your years ahead. Here’s to living not just longer – but better.
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