Discover the top anti aging supplements available today!
RESVERATROL
A polyphenol that can be found in plants such Japanese knotweed (Itatori tea) and fruits such as red grapes, blueberries, blackberries and even peanuts. Resveratrol gained much of it’s popularity in the 1990’a through the French paradox where it was observed that people who drank lot’s of red wine seemed to have some type of protection against some diseases. (Red wine id NOT a cure for diseases in case you are already off to grab a bottle) But resveratrol, which is contained in red wine has been shown to show noticeable health benefits;
Activates Telomere activity
Reduces unwanted DNA mutations
Enhances DNA repair mechanism
Activates Sirtuins
Free radical scavenger
Increases internal antioxidant defenses
Reduces TNF (Tumor Necrosis Factor).Reduces C-reactive protein and Cuclooxygenase-1
Stimulates stem cells
PTEROSTILBENE
Also referred to more potent version of resveratrol, Pterostilbene has appears to have a better bioavailability than it’s counterpart. Some studies show that it have 4 times the bioavailability . The compound can be found in plants such at Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood, red sandal wood and perhaps the most popiular and prevalent source would be blueberries.
Free radical scavenger
Activates Sirtuins
Activates AMP kinase
Increases internal antioxidant defenses
Enhances DNA repair
Increases autophagy
ALOE VERA
One of my father’s favorite plants! From a young age I kept hearing about the virtues of Aloevera, much before the internet made thousands of studies easily available. Aloe vera contains hundreds ob different biologically active compounds from amino acids to antibacxterial enzimes, saponins, hormones, vitamins, steroids, salicylic acid, polysaccharides, aloetic acid and much more.
Although it is often associated with skin care, Aloe Vera does MUCH more:
Contains several antioxidants that will protect our cells
Benefits the immune system
inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase
Reduces Histamine release
Reduces prostaglandin E2 production
Stimulates certain immune cells
Reduces inflammation through the breakdown of bradykinin
Great for skin, burns and wounds
Enhances collagen and elastin production through the stimulation of fibroblasts
*Can act as a laxative if large quantities are taken
PTEROSTILBENE
Also referred to more potent version of resveratrol, Pterostilbene has appears to have a better bioavailability than it’s counterpart. Some studies show that it have 4 times the bioavailability . The compound can be found in plants such at Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood, red sandal wood and perhaps the most popiular and prevalent source would be blueberries.
Free radical scavenger
Activates Sirtuins
Activates AMP kinase
Increases internal antioxidant defenses
Enhances DNA repair
Increases autophagy
ALOE VERA
One of my father’s favorite plants! From a young age I kept hearing about the virtues of Aloevera, much before the internet made thousands of studies easily available. Aloe vera contains hundreds ob different biologically active compounds from amino acids to antibacxterial enzimes, saponins, hormones, vitamins, steroids, salicylic acid, polysaccharides, aloetic acid and much more.
Although it is often associated with skin care, Aloe Vera does MUCH more:
Contains several antioxidants that will protect our cells
Benefits the immune system
inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase
Reduces Histamine release
Reduces prostaglandin E2 production
Stimulates certain immune cells
Reduces inflammation through the breakdown of bradykinin
Great for skin, burns and wounds
Enhances collagen and elastin production through the stimulation of fibroblasts
*Can act as a laxative if large quantities are taken
ASTAXANTHIN
Primarily produced by Haematococcus Pluvialis when the proper conditions are present (cell under stress from the environment). The red substance produced by this cell becomes part of the food cvhain and is responsible for the red colour we see in flamingos’ salmon, crabs, lobsters and shrimp and more…
Very powerful free radical scavenger
Increases internal antioxidant defenses
Inhibits ROS( reactive oxygen species)
Reduced NF-kb which doen regulated TNF-a, IL-1b and IL -6 . Thus reducing inflammation.
Inhibits COCX-2 (cyclooxygenase), prostaglandin E2 and CV-Reactive protein.
Has been show to protect against sunburn
Improve vision in middle aged subjects
Reduction of crows feet, increased elsayticity of the skin,
Protects against excessive free radical production due to exercise.
Increase in exercise capacity
NAD
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is produced by our bodies through a complex mechanism involving the amino acid tryptophan. What is critical to understand about NAD is that is an essential component of cellular activity and electron transport chain. Other areas where NAD comes to the rescue include:
DNA repair: The molecule will get brocken down and used as repair parts for our DNA
Helps the sirtuins
Helps in cellular communication
Critical for the functioning of the mitochondria
Prevents hearing loss
Increases energy
A side not on Nicotinamide is that supplementing with this increases methylation. One should be cautious to not deplete precious methyl groups and essentially ‘’pee out’’ this supplement. Methyl groups are critical for the normal functioning of creatine and dopamine so we should ensure that these are protected/spared. If one were to take over 1000mg of NR, creatine systhesis could decrease by as much as 25%.
PTEROSTILBENE
Also referred to more potent version of resveratrol, Pterostilbene has appears to have a better bioavailability than it’s counterpart. Some studies show that it have 4 times the bioavailability . The compound can be found in plants such at Pterocarpus marsupium heartwood, red sandal wood and perhaps the most popiular and prevalent source would be blueberries.
Free radical scavenger
Activates Sirtuins
Activates AMP kinase
Increases internal antioxidant defenses
Enhances DNA repair
Increases autophagy
ALOE VERA
One of my father’s favorite plants! From a young age I kept hearing about the virtues of Aloevera, much before the internet made thousands of studies easily available. Aloe vera contains hundreds ob different biologically active compounds from amino acids to antibacxterial enzimes, saponins, hormones, vitamins, steroids, salicylic acid, polysaccharides, aloetic acid and much more.
Although it is often associated with skin care, Aloe Vera does MUCH more:
Contains several antioxidants that will protect our cells
Benefits the immune system
inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase
Reduces Histamine release
Reduces prostaglandin E2 production
Stimulates certain immune cells
Reduces inflammation through the breakdown of bradykinin
Great for skin, burns and wounds
Enhances collagen and elastin production through the stimulation of fibroblasts
*Can act as a laxative if large quantities are taken
To make sure that NR is not being heavily methylated and that most of it be converted to NAD, one should
Take with meals
spread it evenly amongst several meals
Assuming we are losing some methylgroups, take TMG (trimethylglycine) in a ratio of 1:2 . Meaning that for every 200mg of NR, take 100mg of TMG
The unfortunate part of NAD is that as we age we produce less of it, which then accelerates aging. So at a time where we would need a boost of NAD to counteract damage, we have less available. So logically, replenishing nicotinamide shortages would make great sense in an antiaging strategy. From what I have found, there are several form of Nicotinamide with the most effective being Nicotinamide Riboside which can easily be converted in to NAD.
CURCUMIN
One of the most power full medicinal herbs we are blessed to have! Simply put, if Aloe Vera was my father’s favourite, Curcumin (found in Turmeric) in mine. With inflammation being center point to so many chronic illnesses, one should get familiar with what I believe to be the most powerful NATURAL anti-inflammatory at our disposal. Turmeric and curcumin perform it’s antiinflamatory magic by blocking NF-kb and TNF-a
Asides from being the anti-inflammatory king/Queen, curcumin also has the following benefits
Protects against DNA damage
Free radical scavenger
Protects against oxidative stress by being both an antioxidant and stimulating the body’s own antioxidant defenses such catalase , superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GP-x), glutathione reductase (GR), heme oxigenase-1 (OH-1), glutathione transferse (GST)
Stimulates AMP Kinase
CARNOSINE
This dipeptide is present in our muscles and can be obtained by eating meats such as chicken, tuna, and turkey. Unfairly, men tend to have higher levels of carnosine but these levels rapidly decline with age.
Helps with oxidative stress
Stimulates our body’s own antioxidant defense mechanism
Prevents the glycosylation of proteins
Prevents the formation of AGE products
Prevents protein cross linking of proteins
Protects against presbyopia and cataract when taken in eyedrop form.
Great for the skin
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
This antioxidant is naturally occurring in our bodies and is also found when we consume foods such red meats and organ meats. It can also be found is lower concentration in veggies such as tomatoes, spinach and broccoli .
ALA shines in the following categories:
Can protect telomere length
Super antioxidant
Free radical scavenger
Protects the mitochondria
Inhibits NF-kb
Aids in liver and nerve cell damage
APIGENIN
SULFORAPHANE
QUERCITIN
EGCG
As the most famous molecule in green tea, EGCG has been consumed for thousands of years and has a long list of scientific studies to support it’s claims. Not to be confused with fermeted black teas or semi-fermented teas such as Oolong, green tea which comes from the camellia sinensis plant has benefits that far outweigh other forms of tea
Protects against DNA mutations and damage
Protects against free radical damage
Stimulates our bodies own anti-oxidant defense
Stimulates AMP Kinase
Helps with autophagy
Reduces TNF-a and C-reactive protein.
COX-2 , reducing inflammation
Involved in stem cell output modulation
Decreases the formation of AGE
Hypoglycemic and may lead to weight loss
Neuroprotective
ASTRAGALUS
Used in Chinese medicine for over 2000 years, astragalus is traditionally used to increase ‘’Qui’’- energy, lifeforce, stamina, and guard against stress.
Guards against DNA damage and protects Telomeres
Anti-inflammatory
Inhibits TNF-a which then down regulates NFK-b
Improves Neuron growth through of its main compounds called Astragaloside IV
If you hear of a product called TAM-65, it is derived from cycloastrogenol found in astragalus.
CISTANCHE DESERTICOLA
Native to China and Mongolia, this parasitic holoparasitic plant gets its nutrients from other plants. With over 2000 years or recorded usage, this plant has primarily been used for restoring energy, vitality and youth.
Recently , many studies have triend to better understand how this plant fiunctions and the results are quite impressive. Here are some of the main areas whereCistanche can be of benefit:
Increase in telomeres activity
Antiooxidant and free radical scavenger
Increases the activity of SOD
Increases the speed of DNS repair
Stimulates the immune system (T cells and NK cells, macrophage)
Inhibits NF-kb
Increase ability to learn on older rodents
Helps with weight loss
MELATONIN
PYRIDOXAMINE
OMEGA3
ANTI-CANCER COCKTAIL
PROHEART COCKTAIL
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