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L Carnosine Plus

L Carnosine Plus Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND   Today we will be talking about a product you may have heard of. This product is L Carnosine. Now I just want to point out that in this blog I will be talking about L Carnosine not 

Spotlight on Carnosine – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 454

Spotlight on Carnosine – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 454

The dipeptide carnosine is important for supporting your health as you age. Our L-Carnosine Plus Hx provides this amino acid in combination with other important nutrients to help promote brain health, kidney health, heart health and more.

Cataracts and Nutrition – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 446

Cataracts and Nutrition – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 446

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One of the leading causes of blindness throughout the world also happens to be one of the most preventable causes of blindness and that is cataracts. Today I want to talk a little bit about what cataracts are, different nutrients that are beneficial when it comes to targeting this issue and the lifestyle modifications that can make an impact when it comes to eye health.† 

How common are cataracts?

In the United States, we see that about 25 million people over the age of 40 years old have been affected by cataracts. With every decade as we get older, the risk of developing this issue starts to go up. There is a strong connection between cataract formation and underlying health conditions, so I want to talk about all of these different factors today.†

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When it comes to cataracts, we know that this is a big problem. About half of Americans will have cataracts by the time they reach 75 years old. There seems to be a trend that maybe women are slightly more at risk for this issue than men, but at the end of the day, this doesn’t really matter because you want to be able to target those cataracts.†

The reason why we recognize cataracts as being one of the common causes of blindness worldwide is generally because many people come across these different barriers to getting cataract surgery. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of the lifestyle modifications and nutrients that can help support healthy vision.†

Ways to support your vision

We know that poor nutrition and following the Standard American Diet is a leading cause of this issue because it is driving up glycation. This puts diabetics at a greater risk for developing this problem.† 

Conventional treatment for cataracts is surgery and this has been shown time and time again to clean this problem up. The issue is that oftentimes, people are still not doing the right things afterwards in terms of lifestyle modifications and making sure that they are taking in the appropriate nutrients. They have to make sure that they are wearing their sunglasses when they’re out in the sun. They should also have a high intake of omega-3 fatty acids and powerful antioxidants, as well as nutrients that target glycation. Oxidative stress is another driver of this issue, so we should also be thinking about nutrients that target that.†

Let’s look at some nutrients that target glycation and oxidative stress. This includes Vitamin C, alpha-lipoic acid, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and carnosine. These are all nutrients that we should be automatically thinking about when we hear the words oxidative stress partnered up with glycation. Being able to do our due diligence when it comes to targeting cataracts is something that needs to be expressed more and more.†    

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In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses cataracts, one of the leading causes of blindness throughout the world. She goes into depth about factors that impact eye health and also recommends specific nutrients to help with this issue.†

Key Topics:

  • Risk factors for this issue
  • Signs and symptoms of cataracts
  • Details on nutrients for eye health

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Urine Color and Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 433

Urine Color and Health – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 433

You may have noticed that your urine can change color based on the foods you eat, but did you know this can also be caused by medications or health conditions? Learn more about this from Jerry Hickey, Ph.

L-Carnosine for the Brain, Heart and Muscles – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 377

L-Carnosine for the Brain, Heart and Muscles – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 377

The amino acid carnosine offers powerful support for various systems within the body, including the brain and muscles. Learn about the importance of this unique dipeptide from Amanda Williams, MPH.

Why Carnosine Is An Important Factor For Healthy Aging – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 154

Why Carnosine Is An Important Factor For Healthy Aging – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 154

Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH.

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One of the things that we know about the aging process is that certain enzymes, amino acids, neurotransmitters, and pathways start to diminish in terms of their normal activity as we get older. We can look at digestive enzymes for example; as we get older, our body produces less digestive enzymes as opposed to when we were 20 years old. This is why old people have a difficult time digesting certain foods. So what can we do to replenish these nutrients, enzymes, amino acids and more? There is one dipeptide that I want to talk to you about that can help, called Carnosine.

What role does Carnosine play in the body?

Carnosine is really interesting. It is found throughout your entire body and is a di-peptide, or a combination or two amino acids. With carnosine, what you have is a combination of beta-alanine along with histidine. Carnosine is especially found in high energy demand areas, including the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. But as we age, levels begin to decline because our bodies make less Carnosine but also because it seems to become increasingly vulnerable to destruction as we age.†

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Carnosine also protects us from glycation, which can be extremely damaging. When you have too much sugar in your system, it bombards your body’s cells and hitches onto fats and proteins in a process known as glycation. This forms advanced glycation end products, or AGEs, which cause protein fibers to become stiff and malformed. But glycation is not only a factor for diabetes; it can happen to anyone. If this can occur in anyone and is dependent on levels of Carnosine, it is important to make sure you have adequate levels in your body to fight it off as best as possible.†

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The Science Behind Carnosine

When thinking about anti-aging, carnosine plays an important role. Other than working against glycation, this dipeptide works as a powerful antioxidant. This allows our bodies to fend off oxidative stress and protect our cells. We also know, based off of scientific research, that it can help to lengthen the lifespan of our cells.†

Telomeres are the end caps of the chromosomes. This is one way we can assess the aging process of the cell itself – by measuring the length of the telomere. If the telomere begins to shorten, this means that the lifespan of that particular cell. This can be impeded by having carnosine; it actually protects that chromosomal end cap from the damaging effects that the cell can be exposed to. One way to know how well you are aging is to test how well your cells are aging. A Cellular Aging Test can help you determine your cellular age by measuring the protective end caps of your DNA (called Telomeres) to compare your cellular age to your actual age in order to determine if you’re aging faster than normal. This Panel can also help evaluate how your diet and exercise changes are impacting your quality of life.

A study published in the journal Stroke from English researchers looked at the safety and efficacy of carnosine as a neuro-protective agent in ischemic strokes. It was found that the carnosine actually exhibited significant cerebral protection, or brain cell protection, against functional damage as well as histological damage.

 

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