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One of the leading theories of aging is the telomere theory. Telomeres are protective caps at the end of your chromosomes. As cells replicate, telomeres get shorter, counting down to the cell’s death. Shrinking telomere length is associated with aging and with increased risk of age-related conditions, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
This study of 1,031 Americans whose average age was around 65, found that, while the ones given a placebo for four years experienced substantial shortening of their telomeres, the ones given 2,000 IU of vitamin D a day experienced only very minimal telomere shortening. The difference was significant. The researchers estimate that the benefit of vitamin D amounted to a 3-year decrease in aging.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2025;doi:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2025.05.003.
Evidence Builds for Curcumin for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
In nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, fats, including cholesterol and triglycerides, collect in liver tissue. It is the most common cause of chronic liver disease. It affects as many as 30% of people, but most people who have it probably don’t even know it. Many natural supplements have been shown to help. One of the most promising is curcumin. A new meta-analysis adds to the evidence.
A large body of research already suggests that curcumin is an important herb for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Several studies have shown that curcumin improves liver enzymes in people with NAFLD. Curcumin can reduce fat in the liver (Phytother Res 2016;30(9):1540-8; Nutr Metab 2019;16:8), and ultrasound reveals that it improves the liver (Drug Res 2017;67(4):244-251) and disease activity (J Cell Biochem 2019;120(9):15989-96; Nutr Metab 2019;16:8). Providing more help, curcumin also improves cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, insulin resistance and sensitivity, body mass index and weight circumference.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 9 studies found that curcumin significantly improves ALT, AST, total and LDL cholesterol, insulin resistance and waist circumference: all crucial things to improve in NAFLD (Complement Ther Med 2020;48:102283).
Now a new meta-analysis has looked at all the research published up until the end of 2021 to analyze the effect of curcumin on liver enzymes in people with NAFLD. The meta-analysis included 14 studies and included 778 people.
It found that curcumin significantly reduces ALT. A closer look suggests that curcumin may reduce ALT in people under 45 but not in older people. Curcumin significantly reduces AST. Although it initially looked like curcumin had no significant effect on ALP, subgroup analysis discovered that when curcumin was given for 12 weeks or more, it did significantly improve ALP.
This meta-analysis found that curcumin improves liver enzymes in people with NAFLD and adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests a role for curcumin in the management of NAFLD.
Food Sci Nutr. 2024 Dec 1;13(1):e4144.
Olive Leaf Extract for High Blood Pressure: the Evidence Grows!
It sounds impossible, but 22.6% of Canadian adults and nearly half of all Americans over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. Only 24% of Americans with high blood pressure have it under control. Here’s some safe, natural help that may come as a surprise.
Olive leaf extract, though much less known that the olive fruit, may be the really valuable part of the plant medicinally. Studies have shown, not only that it lowers high blood pressure (Eur J Nutr 2017;56(4):1421-1432), but that it lowers it as effectively as the drug captopril (Phytomed 2011;18:251-8).
Now the evidence for olive leaf extract has gotten stronger with the publication of a meta-analysis of 3 studies, including 248 people with hypertension or prehypertension.
The results confirmed that olive leaf extract lowers blood pressure. When the dose was 1000mg a day, olive leaf extract lowered systolic blood pressure by 11.45 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 4.65 mmHg.
This is an important accomplishment for the herbal treatment, since a 10 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure can translate into a 20% reduction in major cardiovascular events, including a 27% reduction in strokes, a 17% reduction in coronary heart disease and a 28% reduction in heart failure (Lancet. 2016;387(10022):957-967).
Phytotherapy Research. 2025;doi:10.1002/ptr.8509.
CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with 85 local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds! FREE ADMISSION 
THE ORIGINAL NAVAN MARKET from 9 am to 2 pm at the Navan Fairgrounds, 1279 Colonial Road in Navan. Over 100 vendors in attendance. For more information 
TRIVIA NIGHT every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans from 7:30 p.m. Free to play and prize for the winning team! The Royal Oak is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near the corner of Jeanne d'Arc Blvd. For more information visit 
MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES featuring members of the Opus Academy music school under the Domes on the Navan Fairgrounds presented by the Navan Community Association starting at 7 p.m. RAIN OR SHINE Refreshments will be available for purchase..
ORLEANS FARMERS MARKET every Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Centre on Tenth Line Road. Shop the freshest seasonal produce, meat and dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and more while getting to know the folks who grew and made it. 
