Dear Steve,

DID YOU KNOW there is an antioxidant that along with Coenzyme Q10, keeps our mitochondria (our cell's power center) healthy?

Glutathione, and its precursor N-acetylcysteine (NAC), neutralize unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals, which cause damage to DNA and cells if left unchecked. It also helps repair cellular damage and regulates cell proliferation, and its loss is associated with aging, neurodegeneration, and cancer.

Until a new study from Science appeared, it was unclear how important NAC and glutathione were to mitochondria. We know now that mitochondria cannot function without it.

The lead author states: "As the respiratory organelle, mitochondria produces energy. But mitochondria can also be the source of a lot of oxidative stress, which has been implicated in cancer, diabetes, metabolic disorders, and heart and lung diseases, among others. If glutathione levels aren't precisely maintained in mitochondria, all systems fail. None of us can survive without it."

Along with Coenzyme Q10, we can add NAC/glutathione to the mix for dietary supplements that optimize mitochondria. There is one caveat. It is important to know your genetic predisposition for the glutathione gene. It warrants whether NAC or glutathione would be best.

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Steve: My goal will always be to help you adhere to as many optimal lifestyle habits as possible. Nobody is perfect and I'm not asking you to be. Simply, good habits breed good wellness results, and the more you implement, the better.

If you, family, friends, or coworkers have been waiting for 2024 to optimize your lifestyle habits, then let the following provide even more motivation to get started.

It's Never Too Late

A new study from The Lancet found that a healthy lifestyle, even late in life, was associated with lower mortality risk and longer life expectancy among older adults, The study followed over 30,000 adults 65 and over for 20 years. In those who started following the healthiest lifestyles after 65, there was a 4 year average increase in lifespan! Specifically, those with the highest genetic risk who followed the healthiest lifestyles saw an even greater increase in lifespan.

Early Years of Life Critical

If you are thinking about starting a family, you must pay attention to the findings of a new study from European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Predisposition to obesity and other non-communicable diseases is due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors throughout life, but the early environment, particularly the environment during the fetal period and the early years of life, is crucial in determining metabolic health. The origins of this link between environmental factors and disease lie in epigenetic mechanisms (whether positive or negative messages are being sent to your genes). Among the environmental factors, diet plays the most crucial role in this process. Ideal macronutrients (lean protein, low glycemic carbs, and healthy fat) play a key role in the prevention of metabolic diseases early in life. Not to be outdone, optimal maternal and early-in-life micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) have a significant effect on metabolic health later in life.

Don't Do It Alone

When trying to adhere to optimal lifestyle habits, there is strength in numbers. Create alliances with friends, family, and coworkers to keep each other accountable. Most importantly, make sure you are working with health professionals who are knowledgable in all aspects of lifestyle optimization and who provide individualized advice.

Strive to Optimize:

• Eating style and habits

• Dietary supplements

• Sleep quality

• Physical activity

• Stress management and emotional balance

• Epigenetic and genetic expression

• Lower toxic load

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4. You will receive a confirmation from Pure Genomics when your report is ready and we can then set up an appointment to go over your results.

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