Longevity Articles

Longevity Articles:

Are Antioxidants Safe?

A recent Danish study was intended to raise doubt amongst antioxidant consuming Americans. It has been widely circulated in the Big-Pharma sponsored mainstream media – which is typical. Antioxidants are the foundation of health for every cell in your body. If you don’t have enough your cells will die faster and generate inflammation at much higher rates – aging your body faster. Nothing about this simple fact has ever changed – nor will it. Boosting your diet with high quality dietary supplements containing antioxidants is common sense.

Read More: antioxidants, beta carotene, longevity, safety, Vitamin E

Utilizing Quality Calcium for Health

Calcium is the primary mineral in your bones. Calcium is also needed for muscle function, blood pressure regulation, nerve function, and cellular health. The way in which calcium ends up forming bone is of vital concern to your health – and not just for bone density. Bones are a vital power plant for the formation of red and white blood cells and even act as a regulator of metabolism. Indeed, bone health is a key sign of overall health associated with longevity.

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine Enhances Longevity

Scientists have given the name vitagenes to a group of longevity genes that enable your body to deal with stress and still maintain natural balance. As it turns out, Acetyl-l-carnitine is a potent activator of these vitagenes.

Read More: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Carnosine, longevity, vitagenes

Even Moderate Exercise Can Reduce the Risk of Early Death

In a study that is very good news for generally inactive people – just getting yourself on a consistent and moderate daily exercise program can significantly reduce your risk of early death.

Read More: Exercise, longevity, moderate-to-heavy exercise, mortality risk, walking

Get Connected to Live Longer

Researchers evaluating the results from 148 studies involving 308,849 participants found a 50% increased rate of survival for those with a connected social network. This data applied to any age and did not discriminate if such relationships were positive or negative – it was simply the notion of being more connected with others.

Read More: longevity, mortality risk, social relationships

Branched-Chain Amino Acids Extend Lifespan

A groundbreaking study has demonstrated that feeding middle-aged male mice branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) extended their lifespan by 12% while rejuvenating the cellular engines in their heart and muscles.

Read More: branch chain amino acids, longevity, mitochondria, SIRT1

The One-Shot Cure: Consistent Exercise

Those searching for the key to health and longevity need look no further. Scientists now conclude that regular physical activity prevents multiple diseases that plague our society as well as being a proven path to the Fountain of Youth.

Read More: Disease Prevention, Exercise, longevity

Alpha Carotene Reduces Mortality Risk

Researchers at the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention followed 15,318 adults over a 14-year period and discovered that as the blood levels of alpha-carotene went up the risk of dying from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, decreased by up to 39%.

Read More: all cause mortality, alpha carotene, longevity