Nutraceuticals and nootropics for anti-aging

Genistein taken in infancy may prevent obesity later in life.

Genistein, an isoflavone extracted from soybeans, has shown a wide variety of intriguing and beneficial effects when used as a supplement. Among these are effects on insulin levels, sugar metabolism, and body fat.

In a new variation on this theme, it has been found that when mice are given genistein supplements during their first five days of life they become less fat later in life. Genistein is already available for infants (in the U.S., at least) in soy-based baby formulas. It may turn out that babies fed these products will turn out to be leaner adults.

Link to review of obesity (see genistein discussion in third paragraph):

Review of obesity research at University of N. Carolina

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LifeLink carries genistein in 4 mg tablets.