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Nutrients that Help to Promote Nerve Health in Elderly People

The Following nutrients can provide neurological support and promote nerve health in elderly persons: Alpha lipoic acid:  Several studies suggest alpha-lipoic acid helps lower blood sugar levels. Its ability to kill free radicals may help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, who have pain, burning, itching, tingling, and numbness in arms and legs from nerve damage. Folic acid: Studies have shown that folic acid may contribute to peripheral nerve injury repair by promoting Schwann cell proliferation, migration, and secretion of nerve growth factor. Mecobalamin ( Methylcobalamin ): Studies have shown that supplementing with mecobalamin, a derivative of  Vitamin B-12 can reduce the pain associated with neuropathy. It can also help repair the myelin sheath, depending on the cause of the neuropathy. Its ability to speed up tissue regeneration and improve nerve function can be helpful for maintaining healthy nerve functioning. Benfotiamine:   Benfotiamine is a deriv...

Nutrients that Prevent Telomere Shortening

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Telomerase is an enzyme that helps maintain telomeres , the protective tips of chromosomes. As we age, our telomeres naturally shorten, contributing to the aging process. Telomerase supplements are designed to promote the lengthening of telomeres, which may help prevent some age-related diseases and improve overall health. What are telomeres?  Telomeres are stretches of DNA at the end of chromosomes that protect the end from deterioration. They shorten each time a cell divides, and when they get too short, cells can no longer divide and die off or become cancerous. Telomere length is a good biological marker of aging, and shorter telomeres usually indicate greater age and a higher likelihood of age-related pathologies. As telomeres provide protection for the genetic material inside DNA, shorter telomeres provide less protection. The shorter the telomere, the more likely a subject is to suffer from disease or age-related illnesses.  What is telomerase?  Telomerase ...