Posted by Steve on December 8, 2008
7-KETO (3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone) is a naturally occurring metabolite (breakdown product) of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).1 DHEA is the most abundant of the adrenal steroid hormones and serves as a precursor for sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. (more…)
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Pine bark extract that acts as a powerful anti-oxidant to neutralize free radicals that contribute to premature aging. As all serious athletes soon learn, peak performance requires more than physical training. Leading athletes need the best delivery and use of energy and oxygen. Energy and oxygen provide the forces and power that make it possible for the body to carry out its physical functions. An efficient vascular (blood flow) system makes sure every body cell is supplied with energy-providing glucose and oxygen. (more…)
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Posted by Steve on December 7, 2008
Resveratrol is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. Resveratrol has also been produced by chemical synthesis[1] and is sold as a nutritional supplement derived primarily from Japanese knotweed. Resveratrol has been shown at times to extend the life span of yeast and mice.[2] In mouse and rat experiments, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering, chelating and other beneficial cardiovascular effects of resveratrol have been reported. (more…)
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