There are a lot of claims made by supplement manufacturers touting huge benefits from their products. These range from the credible to the doubtful. However, there are many effective nutrients and substances in the anti-aging arsenal. Below is a list recommended by naturopathic doctors around the country. Telomeres and Aging Docosahexaenoic Acid Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA […]
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Glutathione [gloo-tuh-thahy-ohn] is a protein that defends the body against toxins. It is being categorized as a “super antioxidant” that prevents damage caused by free radicals and peroxisomes.1 It helps slow the aging process, it protects the brain and the liver, and bolsters the immune system.2 Free Radicals and Antioxidants Free radicals are unstable molecules […]
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1. Resveratrol Unless you really don’t like life, you might want to take a naturally occurring phenol called Resveratol. It is found in red grapes, blueberries, peanuts, and cocoa, and has been shown to have a positive effect on life extension.1, 2 Resveratrol [rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl] is a powerful antioxidant3 and may reduce the risk of heart disease.4 It […]
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As we age our natural hormone levels decrease, which often results in less energy, weight gain, osteoporosis, depression and a slew of other side effects and conditions. Many doctors and patients feel this is the way it should be. Thousands of others have been unwilling to accept this, and have chosen to put back the […]
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Resveratol is a naturally occurring substance found in some foods like peanuts, blueberries, red grapes, and a very small amount in red wine. Because of its effects on longevity, many pharmacists and doctors are taking it themselves. It all started back in 2003 when a group of researchers reported that resveratrol significantly extended the […]
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Glutathione [gloo-tuh-thahy-ohn] has become known as one of the quintessential antioxidants of the body, yet supplementation has been limited to IV injections, which require a visit to a medical clinic and can be both costly and invasive. Poor Bioavailability There are hundreds of commercially available products containing Glutathione. The problem is none of them work, […]
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