Anti-Aging Health Supplements

As men age, the prostate slowly grows, and by age 60, more than half of all men have symptoms of an enlarged prostate. By age 80, more than 90 percent of men have signs of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) —an enlargement of the prostate common in older men. The American Cancer Society emphasizes a diet rich in plant-based foods for cancer prevention. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables have been associated with a decreased risk of cancer development. Choose whole-grain options high in fiber—shown to help decrease the risk of developing many types of cancers—and maintain a balanced, Mediterranean-like diet, including: Healthy Protein Fish Poultry Eggs Healthy Fats Olive oil Avocados Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans) Vegetables & Legumes Leafy green vegetables Beans Simple Lifestyle Changes Support Prostate Health In addition to eating the right foods, simple changes to the things we do every day can help support a healthy prostate. Th...

The gut microbiome, made up of trillions of “friendly” bacteria and other microbes, is proving to be central to our health. A thriving gut microbiome not only contributes to your overall gut health but can affect dementia risk and support mental health, promote good sleep and influence the health of your skin, muscles, heart and immune system. And when your gut microbiome is disrupted, it can trigger conditions like diabetes and obesity.   Researchers at the University of Copenhagen studied the intestinal bacteria of 176 healthy Japanese centenarians to determine whether their gut microbiome had any influence on their longevity. “Previous research has shown that the intestinal bacteria of old Japanese citizens produce brand new molecules that make them resistant to pathogenic — that is, disease-promoting — microorganisms,” says Joachim Johansen, a postdoc and first author of the study. What these researchers discovered was that these centenarians had a unique combination of...

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 ...