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Spermidine Shows Promise for Boosting Vaccine Response A 2026 Aging Cell pilot study found that daily supplementation with 6 mg of spermidine was safe and well tolerated in adults over 65 years old following a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster. While overall immune responses were not significantly changed, older adults who had previously shown little or no vaccine response experienced notable improvement...

Spermidine Shows Promise for Boosting Vaccine Response A 2026 Aging Cell pilot study found that daily supplementation with 6 mg of spermidine was safe and well tolerated in adults over 65 years old following a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster. While overall immune responses were not significantly changed, older adults who had previously shown little or no vaccine response experienced notable improvement...

Make informed, immune-supportive health decisions Guest Bio: Sonja Nodland, PhD, is the Director of Immune Health at Kerry and the leading expert in how beta glucans help strengthen the body's natural defenses. With more than 15 years of research dedicated to understanding the science of immune training, she has played a key role in demonstrating how beta glucans support everyday wellness by primi...

Make informed, immune-supportive health decisions Can you train your immune system to respond faster and more effectively? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal are joined by Dr. Sonja Nodland for an insightful conversation on strengthening immune resilience through the power of beta glucans. Together, they dive into the science behind immune tra...

Guest Bio: Abby Harris has a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a minor in Nutrition from Drexel University. She received additional graduate training in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has over a decade of industry and academic research experience in areas such as reproductive genetics and metabolism. Due to her passion for health and nutrition, she is currently wo...

Genetic testing opens the door to truly understanding who we are in ways we never imagined. In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal sit down with Abby Harris, the Science Product Manager at Forgan Genomics US, to discuss a personalized weight and nutrition genetics test. She shares how this test fills in gaps and how it allows an individualized approach to managing health beyo...

Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Guest Bio: In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal dive deep into the health benefits of beef, revealing its surprising nutritional profile. They discuss the differences between grass-fed and grain-fed, explore the new term "grain finished," and provide shopping tips and strategies to enjoy beef while also limiting saturated fat. #LELEARN #EDULFso...

Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal dive deep into the health benefits of beef, revealing its surprising nutritional profile. They discuss the differences between grass-fed and grain-fed, explore the new term “grain finished,” and provide shopping tips and strategies to enjoy beef while also limiting saturated fat. #LELEARN #EDULFsocial

Krill oil’s unique benefits Guest Bio: Dr. Maria Tinta is a pharmacist by training and did a PhD on Molecular Biotechnology at the University of Barcelona (Spain). After a short experience in the pharma industry, she devoted the last 10 years to research and development in the nutrition space, working with several ingredients such as biotics, enzymes, polyphenols, and more recently, lipids. She ha...

Krill oil’s unique benefits In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal welcome Dr. Maria Tinta, Director of R&D at Acre Bio Marine, to discuss krill oil's emerging role in weight loss and muscle preservation. Dr. Maria explains krill oil's unique composition—omega-3s (EPA and DHA), choline, and astaxanthin delivered in phospholipid form—which enhances bioavailability. S...

Science-Backed Tips to Boost Brain, Immunity, and Longevity In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal share practical tips for living longer and healthier. They discuss three "ins": adding maitake mushrooms for cognitive and immune support; foods to eat first on your plate to reduce blood sugar spikes; and vitamin D for lupus management.  Their one "out" is how body odor is link...

Science-Backed Tips to Boost Brain, Immunity, and Longevity In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal share practical tips for living longer and healthier. They discuss three "ins": adding maitake mushrooms for cognitive and immune support; foods to eat first on your plate to reduce blood sugar spikes; and vitamin D for lupus management.  Their one "out" is how body odor is link...

Navigating nutrition confusion Guest Bio: Brierley Horton, MS, RD, is a dietitian nutritionist, content creator, and mental health advocate. Her current role is senior editor for People Inc., where she contributes to digital food brands, such as EatingWell and The Spruce Eats. She holds a master's degree in Nutrition Communications from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts...

How to Run Efficiently and Safely In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal welcome Jae Gruenke, founder of The Balanced Runner, to discuss healthy running techniques. She shares insights on common beginner mistakes, proper running form, and the importance of minimalist footwear over heavily cushioned shoes. Jae also addresses breathing techniques and offers six key runnin...

Navigating nutrition confusion In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal sit down with registered dietitians Carolyn Williams and Brierley Horton to tackle common nutrition questions and myths. The experts debunk misconceptions around organic food, meal frequency, protein obsession, and calorie counting, while offering practical advice and actionable takeaways for anyone looking...

How to Run Efficiently and Safely In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal welcome Jae Gruenke, founder of The Balanced Runner, to discuss healthy running techniques. She shares insights on common beginner mistakes, proper running form, and the importance of minimalist footwear over heavily cushioned shoes. Jae also addresses breathing techniques and offers six key runnin...

Unlocking kidney health Guest Bio: Lauren Budd Levy, MS, RDN, CSR, is a registered dietitian and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition who leads her private practice, Happy Health Nutrition. She helps individuals improve their health and quality of life through personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies.

Unlocking kidney health In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal sit down with Lauren Levy, a registered dietitian and expert in renal nutrition, to discuss how to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease through diet and lifestyle. Lauren explains the silent nature of kidney disease, breaking down essential kidney health markers. She shares practical nutrition strategies...

Nutritional strategies to boost recovery, brain and eye health It's time to add omega-3s to your toolkit for exercise recovery! In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal highlight a recent research review article showing a relationship between fish and krill oil and inflammation and recovery. On the show, they also discuss vitamin D and MS, gotu kola and eye health, and nutrient...

Nutritional strategies to boost recovery, brain and eye health It's time to add omega-3s to your toolkit for exercise recovery! In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal highlight a recent research review article showing a relationship between fish and krill oil and inflammation and recovery. On the show, they also discuss vitamin D and MS, gotu kola and eye health, and nutrient...

Creatine: From muscle to memory Guest Bio: Aaron is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he studies the intersection of nutrition, brain health, skeletal muscle and aging. He coordinates the Creatine to Augment Bioenergetics (CABA) as part of his dissertation research. CABA was the first clinical study to inve...

Creatine: From muscle to memory We’re unlocking new research with creatine! In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal welcome Dr. Aaron Smith, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Kansas Medical Center, to discuss his pilot study on creatine supplementation in Alzheimer's patients. Dr. Smith explains how creatine supports brain energy metabolism and why its disrup...

Nutritional solutions for migraine If you or a loved one suffers from migraine or migraine headaches, you’re aware that it can be debilitating! In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal sit down with Sydney Scotia who knows all too well the everyday struggle of those living with migraine. She shares her personal experience and the nutritional stack that offers daily relief...

Nutritional solutions for migraine If you or a loved one suffers from migraine or migraine headaches, you’re aware that it can be debilitating! In this episode of Live Foreverish, hosts Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal sit down with Sydney Scotia who knows all too well the everyday struggle of those living with migraine. She shares her personal experience and the nutritional stack that offers daily relief...

Not All Collagen Is Equal: Expert Insights Guest Bio: Doctor in Veterinary Medicine and PhD in Nutrition by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain. Main research lines: Joint, Immune and Metabolic Health. Co-author of more than 50 publications and communications to scientific congresses.