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Sports Performance and Brain Photobiomodulation

Around 7 years ago I started my research into red light therapy, infrared light therapy and photobiomodulation in my desperate attempt to search for anything that could help my mum who had suffered major brain damage after an aneurysm and subsequently a stroke.In my meanderings through Pub med, scientific magazines, youtube and co I came across the work of Dr Lew Lim a luminary in this field.I then had the privilege of interviewing Dr Lew about Photobiomodulation and it's many applications and t...

Longevity Molecule Spermidine

Spermidine... ok so it's not got the best marketing name on the planet (it's a polyamine found in many foods but was originally isolated in semen, hence the unfortunate name) but it's certainly one of the hottest longevity and anti-aging molecules on the block.One you need on your radar if you are interested in slow the hands of time.Autophagy is the main mechanism spermidine induces at the molecular level, but evidence has been found for other mechanisms, including inflammation reduction, ...

Can NMN boost your athletic performance?

We all want to be able to run faster, run for longer and, feel better when we exercise.After all, we all know how good exercise is good for our physical and mental wellbeing.Recent research into NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) suggests that we may have found a new key to unlocking our athletic potential. The StudyTo date, most research into NMN has been done on animals but this study measured the effects of NMN on “cardiovascular fitness in healthy amateur runners.” (Liao et al, 2021).Liao...

What are the benefits of Trehalose

What are the benefits of Trehalose as a supplementScientists are still learning about the health benefits of trehalose, but studies suggest that it has enormous potential for staving off serious diseasesIt has been investigated for a variety of therapeutic purposes due to its ability to induce apoptosis (controlled cellular death)One of the most crucial properties of trehalose is that it helps protect against oxidative stress – which can lead to ski...

Intermittent Fasting, Weight Loss and Berberine

Food gives us energy but not all food is equally beneficial for our bodies. When we are unwell, our bodies aren't functioning as they should, and we tend to pay close attention to what we consume. Once we feel well again, we may fall back into the habit of eating whatever is convenient and at whatever time is convenient. Sometimes, it is better to allow some time without food, giving our bodies time to use up the sugar and fats already present. Eating during a narrow interval every day is called...

Aneurysm's What You Need to Know

Recently my mother Isobel Tamati was interviewed by Moana Maniapoto host of "Te Ao" on Maori Television about her aneurysm and her rehabilitation.This indepth feature follows the stories of two women who survived this horrific event and shares their incredible comeback stories and in my mum's case what we did to get her back from massive brain damage at age 74 and a dire medical prognosis that she would never have any quality of life again.You can also read our entire story in my book "Relentles...

Can We Reverse Hair Greying?

Dr Elena Seranova, molecular biologist and founder of NMN Bio joins Lisa Tamati to discuss how we can slow down the aging  of our skin and greying hair and we also find out how to improve our cellular health. From autophagy to getting rid of senescent cells, from down regulating inflammation in the body to repairing DNA. Find out the latest in anti-aging and longevity science ...

Keto for Bone Strength??

The metabolic state of ketosis produces a ketone body called Beta-Hydroxybutyrate or BHB for short. Studies show that living a ketogenic lifestyle and or supplementing with Exogenous BHB can help prevent the deterioration of bone density by stopping the production of cells called osteoclasts.  The body produces osteoblasts to build bone tissue and osteoclast to breakdown down tissue, which is a natural process within...

How Hard Are You Resting?

When people ask you how you are, how often do you reply with “busy”, “under the pump”, “flat out”, or “time poor”?We get these responses a lot and to be fair use them ourselves as well. Personally we like being busy and like having lots on my plate. However, we also like resting hard! How hard do you rest each week and have you got your work rest balance sorted? Simple rule is work hard – rest hard. The busier you are, the more stressed you are, then the more you need to rest a...

Your genes and your cardiovascular health - what should you know

Have you ever tried to picture your ancient ancestors? Perhaps you love diving into family lineage, or maybe you’re just curious about what their lifestyle was like. Or perhaps your family circumstances make it impossible to know exactly where your ancestors are from without taking a DNA test.Like it or not, the habits of your ancestors play a significant role in your body’s ability to get the nutrients it needs. That’s why genetics is so important for determining lactose intolerance,...

The ultimate anti-aging combination: TMG & NMN to live significantly longer?

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is currently one of the most exciting supplements in the anti-aging world.Its main function is its ability to increase Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) in our bodies.NAD+ is an extremely important coenzyme that is responsible for energy creation and cell functionality. It also facilitates a group of enzymes called sirtuins or “longevity genes”.Sirtuins can help reverse DNA damage and also help fight inflammation. Both of which are major contribu...

The Search For The Perfect Protein

Recently I had the privilege of having Dr David Minkoff a world renowned functional medicine practitioner from Florida  and 70 times Ironman Finisher who is still competing in elite age group competitions at age 71. I love having the opportunity to interview people who walk the talk and have been there and done that and Dr Minkoff certainly has that on so many fronts. Dr Minkoff has spent decades helping athletes reach their full potential and helping his patients through hard to fix health...

Dr Elena Seranova explains the role of Sirtuin Genes and NAD in the cells

Dr Elena Seranova explains the role of Sirtuin Genes and NAD in the cellsMolecular biologist Dr Elena Seranova founder of NMN Bio - the longevity and health supplement company, explains the role of sirtuin genes in the body and NAD and how NMN supplementation works to improve the function of these longevity genes. You can find out more at www.nmnbio.nz...

Ultrarunner Lisa Tamati's top tips for running when exercise is limited

As people hit the streets for exercise during restricted alert levels, one of the country's greatest ultrarunners is warning would-be athletes to prepare properly.Taranaki runner Lisa Tamati has competed in more than 140 ultramarathons around the globe, totalling over 70,000 kilometres.And although she said it was awesome to see people hitting the streets for a run during lockdown and at alert level 2, they could actually be doing themselves more harm than good.“I’ve dedicated my life to run...

Running for mental and physical health

From a post by Journalist Peter Thornton "One of New Zealand’s greatest ultrarunners says it’s awesome to see people hitting the streets in huge numbers during lockdown but has urged them to have a training plan.Throughout her 25 year career, Lisa Tamati competed in over 140 ultramarathons around the globe, totalling over 70,000km of running.She retired five years ago and is now a coach alongside her business partner Exercise Scientist Neil Wagstaff to over 700 athletes.Running is one o...

Understanding Growth Hormone and how to increase it naturally

In this video I explain why growth hormone is so important and how it can slow your ageing and increase your athletic potential and more and how you can use various supplements, behavioural and protocols to naturally increase your Growth Hormone levels.For more info on upgrading your biology, longevity, anti aging, high performance make sure you to subscribe to our channel and to our podcast "Pushing the Limits" on itunes, libsyn, stitcher, spotify etc or stream here on youtube or at www.lisatam...

Can Diabetes Be Reversed By Taking An NMN Supplement?

Swapping roast potatoes and white toast for low-GI (glycemic index) is an all-too-familiar pattern across the world as those at risk of developing diabetes try every diet going to keep high blood glucose at bay. A remarkable new study released in April 2021 has shown there could be a much easier way to prevent diabetes developing though – and NMN is right at the heart of it. The fascinating new study, published in Science, drilled down into the effects of NMN supplement for 10-weeks had o...

How fasting can clear out old, damaged cells and prevent needless ageingNew post

Growing evidence points to preventing cells from entering the senescent cycle as being one of the fundamental ways of fighting the ageing process. In our previous newsletter we look at exactly why our bodies turn to the senescent cycle. Now it’s time to explore the best ways to prevent senescence, and ways to clear out old, damaged senescent cells when they do occur. Some of the best ways to avoid the DNA damage that leads to cells entering the senescence cycle in the firs...

How To Respond To Stress And Build Resilience

How can you build resilience? Resilience is often linked to positive thinking, practising gratitude, and powering through. But it’s much more than that. It encompasses concepts such as learning to adapt, as well as rest and recovery. At its core, it’s about being able to cope and handle stress better.  How Does Stress Affect the Brain? Stress manifests in various ways. It can show up somatically (e.g. tense muscles, headache, body pains), affecting physical health. It could also impact ...

The Sleepy Path To Good Health

It is not simple to be healthy, a lot goes into keeping all the mind and body’s systems operating well.  It staggers me to think of the 10 trillion odd individual cells in our body all having to do a myriad of jobs, processes and reactions to function optimally and it’s doing all that without our conscious awareness. We truly are little miracles walking around. Very complex little miracles.One of the key pillars of good health though is good quality sleep. Too much emphasis I belie...

The Low Down On Antioxidants And Free Radicals - Oxidative Damage

Antioxidants and Free radicals One for the runners: Did you know that when you exercise intensively you INCREASE the free radical burden in your body? Everyone of us has, what may be called, our antioxidant protective capacity. That means our bodies normally use antioxidants to protect us against the harmful impact of free radicals. This capacity is partly gene dependent for example the SOD2 gene but is also dependent on your nutrition. First of all, what are antioxidants? They are molecular su...

Harnessing the power of NAD and NMN for anti-aging and longevity

If you are like me you and are over 35 (I am 52) no doubt you have thought about how to slow down the bodies aging.  Aging isn't just wrinkles and buying moisturisers for your skin it's about what is happening on a cellular level, on the inside.  Over time we start to slowly notice that our energy is going down, our skin is wrinkling and creypey, our immune system isn't doing it's surveillance job quite so well, our speed and agility have decreased and a ton of other horrible effects s...

Anti-Aging - NMN - Will NMN break a fast if I take it?

NMN Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) the precursor to NAD+ something our body's need as much as ATP. In fact we would die in 30 seconds without NMN. NAD+ is that important.  So many are turning to NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide a precursor molecule to build their NAD+ l levels. Fast becoming the anti-ageing wonder supplement the world is turning to, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind is whether it is possible to experience the multitude of NMN benefits whilst also fasting? Wil...

TrailRun Magazine - Australia/NZN RELENTLESS Book Review by Lauren Shay

If there’s one person who embodies hardcore, it’s extreme endurance athlete Lisa Tamati. The New Zealand ultramarathon runner has taken on and emerged victorious from – albeit a little scathed – some of the most gruelling races and adventures on the planet.  Badwater? She’s done it twice. Marathondes Sables? Yep, done that twice, too. Running the length of New Zealand, crossing the Libyan desert unsupported, and traversing thousands of kilometres across the Arabian, Jordan, Niger,...