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Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, Author and Expert on C15:0

by Shari Barbanel | July 1, 2026

[email protected] www.discoverc15.com Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH, is a veterinary epidemiologist, author of The Longevity Nutrient, and the world’s leading expert on C15:0—the first essential fatty acid discovered in more than 90 years. Formerly with the WHO (World Health Organization) and U.S. Navy, she holds 70-plus patents, has 80-plus peer-reviewed publications, and is co-founder/CEO of Seraphina ...

Living a Longer, Better Life

by Mike Straus | July 1, 2026

Diet and lifestyle factors can help your patients maintain vitality and functionality in old age—or even extend their lifespan. Healthy aging and longevity are becoming a growing priority for the expanding population of older adults in the United States, and even younger adults are looking at ways to set themselves up for better health in ...

Manning Up!

by Mike Straus | May 1, 2026

Men’s health issues and nutritional needs are taking center stage among practitioners. The men’s health space is continuing to diversify as the broader culture redefines what male wellness looks like. Men’s health is gaining a significant amount of attention from practitioners, specifically around preventive health and cardiovascular health. Men of all ages are also taking ...

Autophagy & Senescence for Healthy Aging: The Role of Spermidine & Fisetin

This article is about autophagy and senescence, critical biological processes, and their roles in aging, health and wellness. It’s also about spermidine and fisetin, two naturally occurring compounds, and their role in promoting autophagy and reducing senescence. Let’s start with autophagy. Autophagy Autophagy (pronounced “ah-TAH-fah-gee”) is the body’s process of breaking down old and damaged ...

Black Tea and Berries Could Contribute to Healthier Aging

by Shari Barbanel | May 7, 2025

Higher intakes of black tea, berries, citrus fruits and apples could help to promote healthy aging, new research has found. This study conducted by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU, Australia), Queen’s University Belfast (Ireland), and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Massachusetts), found that foods rich in flavonoids could help to lower the ...

The Practitioner’s Guide to Longevity

by Eric Munson | March 1, 2025

A holistic approach for healthy aging and longer life. According to Future Market Insights, the global healthy aging supplement market size is expected to grow from $1.406 million in 2024 to $2.161 million in 2034 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9 percent. This growth is propelled by a combination of the growing ...

Polyamines for Cognitive Performance, Healthy Hair & More

Polyamines, including spermidine, spermine and putrescine, are synthesized in every living cell and are contained in many foods. They have many physiological activities, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, cell and gene protection, and autophagy activation. They also have multiple demonstrated applications for health and wellness, including healthy aging,1-4 cognitive health,5-7 hair health8,9 and hormonal ...

Longing for Longevity

by Eric Munson | June 3, 2024

Experts offer their nutritional/wellness advice for healthy aging and vitality. In a world where people are growing increasingly older, healthy aging is a high priority for many individuals in America. According to CVS Health, one in five people will be aged 65 or older by 2030 with around 60 percent of them managing multiple chronic ...

Living Their Best Lives

by Lisa Schofield | May 1, 2024

Your patients want to seize their days as long as they live—here’s how to support their robust-aging goals. Patients come to you for a wide variety of reasons and as long as they are reasonably healthy, their long-term vigor, well-being and health can be sustained through your expert guidance. In her practice, Naturopathic Wellness Center ...

Natural Practitioner’s Top 10 Stories From 2023

by Shari Barbanel | January 3, 2024

As we begin 2024, Natural Practitioner (NP) magazine looks back at the most read stories throughout 2023. This year featured news items including the Bastyr and NUNM’s plans to merge, and a study that found that altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. See below for the top headlines of the year. 1.     ...

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