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Home » Authors » Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Articles by Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

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The Pycnogenol Phenomenon: Update

November 13, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Peter Rohdewald, Ph.D. A constant stream of clinical studies continues to reveal more amazing health benefits of Pycnogenol. As we go to press, an article has just been published showing, “Pycnogenol attenuates atherosclerosis by regulating lipid metabolism through the TLR4–NF-kB pathway.” The research on Pycnogenol grows more...
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New Evidence About the Safety of Vitamin E Supplements

October 16, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Manfred Eggersdorfer, Ph.D.With a fairly predictable regularity of once a decade or so, the general media likes to write articles questioning the safety of vitamin E supplements. It’s called “sensationalism press.” The idea is to get attention by going against common knowledge. It gains attention and sells...
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Longer Lifespans and Better Health with Glutathione: Taking the Confusion Out of the Master Antioxidant

September 3, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Dr. John P. Richie, Jr., Ph.D. It’s quite simple! According to the predominance of the scientific evidence, the higher the levels of glutathione in cells, on average, the longer the lifespan and the better health (1, 2). Not only is glutathione the master antioxidant that recharges other...
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Mike Huckabee Speaks on Nutrition and Supplements Lowering Health Costs

August 14, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
Prevention Is Healthier, More Efficient And Cheaper Than Sick-CareFormer Arkansas Governor and 2007 Natural Products Association (NPA) Keynote Speaker Mike Huckabee continues to stress the need for Americans to improve their lifestyle. I chatted with Governor Huckabee at the 2007 NPA convention and again this year. Huckabee, an avid supporter...
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The Magnesium Factor: The Big Picture

July 17, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., Part Six of a Six-Part Series on MagnesiumDuring the past several columns, we have discussed the greatly unappreciated role of magnesium in health with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D. This month, we will conclude the series in which Dr. Rosanoff has been so helpful by considering...
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The Magnesium Factor: Longevity—Nerve and Mental Health

June 12, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., Part 5 of a Multipart Series on MagnesiumLet’s continue our conversation with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., about the great importance of the mineral magnesium. In earlier conversations, we discussed magnesium’s role in producing energy, utilizing vitamin D, longevity and heart health. Now, let’s look at...
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The Magnesium Factor: Heart Health

May 18, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., Part 4 of a Multipart Series on MagnesiumLet’s continue our conversation with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., about the great importance of the mineral magnesium. In Part One (February 2015), we discussed the importance of magnesium for producing the energy needed for most of the body’s...
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The Magnesium Factor: Longevity—Live Longer and Healthier with Magnesium

March 24, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., Part 3 of a Multipart Series on MagnesiumThis month, we continue our conversation with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., about the great importance of the mineral magnesium. In Part One (February 2015), we discussed the importance of magnesium for producing the energy needed for most of...
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The Magnesium Factor: Magnesium Is Needed to Activate Vitamin D

February 25, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
rt An Interview with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., Part 2 of a Multipart Series on MagnesiumLast month, we began our discussion about magnesium being one of the most important nutrients with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D. We examined how magnesium is involved in nearly every chemical reaction in the body that requires energy...
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The Magnesium Factor: Health and Wellness Depends Largely on this Important Nutrient, Yet it is Usually Overlooked

January 20, 2015
Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.
An Interview with Andrea Rosanoff, Ph.D., Part 1 of a Multipart Series on MagnesiumOne of the most important nutrients is the mineral magnesium. It is so basic that its importance can easily be overlooked. Yet, nearly every nutritional researcher I chat with makes a point to include magnesium in our...
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