Anti-aging Articles

Anti-aging Articles:

Resveratrol Improves Insulin Function and Longevity

Resveratrol is a natural antiseptic compound produced in plants when they are under attack, especially by mold. It is highly concentrated in red grapes that grow in damp or moldy areas. It is also contained in roots of plants used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, such as Polygonum cuspidatum.

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Melatonin Shines – Especially in the Winter

Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland of the brain, helping to synchronize the timing of body functions and is especially important for restful sleep. Melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant. It is one of the best remedies for poor mood that is associated with shorter and colder days. Melatonin levels begin to decline at age 30 and the decline in melatonin is linked by many studies to the increase in age-related deterioration.

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R-Alpha Lipoic Acid Boosts Lifespan

A new animal study shows that R-Alpha Lipoic Acid has a favorable affect on metabolism that maintains much of the anti-aging profile of animals on a calorie restriction diet.

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Resveratrol Continues to Impress

Resveratrol is at the forefront of anti-aging research due to its powerful ability to activate sirtuins in the nucleus of the cell, key gene signals involved with cell survival. Interestingly, higher doses of resveratrol also help kill cancer cells. The excitement is permeating the scientific world, as can be seen in the comments from authors of a recent review on resveratrol.

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Omega-3 Oils Slow Aging by Preserving Telomeres

Omega-3 oils, especially DHA, are routinely in the headlines for their extensive science demonstrating the ability to reduce heart disease, lower triglycerides, improve brain function, help weight management, and reduce the chronic low-grade inflammation associated with virtually any disease of aging. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows for the first time that omega 3 oils also possess a powerful anti-aging characteristic – the preservation of telomeres.

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Eating Less Enhances Anti-Aging Telomeres

It is pretty clear that Americans are causing early death, disease, and feeble health by literally poisoning themselves with too much food. Eating less, often referred to as calorie restriction, has previously been shown to activate the anti-aging gene system based on Sirtuin1 (the same gene resveratrol activates). New British animal research now demonstrates that calorie restriction also extends the length of telomeres – another powerful anti-aging aspect associated with eating less food.

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A Lifetime Of Exercise Results in Large Health Improvement

An analysis of the oxygen-uptake capacity of life-long Swedish skiers over age 90 has found that they have twice the maximum capacity for oxygen uptake as elderly who do not exercise and their muscle function is on par with individuals half their age.

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The Autophagy Theory of Life Extension

It’s a fairly simple idea – take out the trash or die a cluttered death. Researchers are now heavily pursuing the link between compromised trash removal and shorter life. Or said another way, between improved processes of autophagy and extended life.

Read More: anti-aging, autophagy, Blackberries, Blueberries, Curcumin, Resveratrol, strawberries

Anti-Aging Effect of Melatonin

The ability to tolerate inflammation, in whatever form, is a key to healthy aging. A new study shows that melatonin can restore the ability of important cell components to withstand the effects of inflammatory stress. This is a distinct anti-aging effect on cells. Since natural melatonin production declines with age, and is lower in many people in the winter, it is an important nutrient to keep in mind as part of your natural anti-aging team.

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Coenzyme Q10 for Heart, Kidneys & Blood Pressure

In the 1990s the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 was recognized as one of the first high-powered anti-aging nutrients. Q10 is required for the final steps of energy production within cells and the lack of it with age results in cells dying faster – a fact that remains true to this day. Systems in your body that rely on high amounts of energy for optimal function, such as your heart and circulatory system, are especially helped by having an adequate supply of Q10. While Q10 is not the only nutrient involved with cardiovascular health, the lack of it as we age, is a major handicap.

Read More: anti-aging, blood pressure, blood pressure medication, Co Q10, heart disease, kidneys

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