Things to look for in a supplement focused on anti-aging:
1.) It should be customized for your age, sex, body rhythm,
and optimum intake to aggressively deter the three phases of
aging.
2.) It should help to reverse or rejuvenate the aged body in a
mild manner, optimize organ function, and lower homocysteine, a
major factor in heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.
3.) It should contain antioxidants to help prevent uncontrolled
mutation, and to combat the free-radicals directly linked to the
deterioration of the immune system and cancer, fatigue and
weakness of muscles. It also contains compounds that maintain the
proper functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, bladder and liver
and stimulate the release of natural growth hormone and help to
prevent catabolism.
4.) It should contain all the elements needed to help cellular
and biological immune function with inflammation suppression.
These elements also prevent the depletion of hormone such as
testosterone, which is very important for sexual function and
libido both in men and women.
5.) It should contain properties that act as metabolic and
endocrine/hormonal balancers. This helps to control weight. It
should specifically deal with problems associated with blood
sugar levels, carbohydrate craving, bloating, and excessive gas
production.
6.) It should have properties to aid stress reduction and act
as a mood balancer.
7.) It should help to enhance sexual function. A formulation
for men should have protection against prostate hypertrophy and
cancer. The women's formulation should help balance the hormonal
system from pre to peri to post menopausal state. It should also
contain antioxidants in the optimum amount to fight cellular
mutation that leads to cancer.
8.) It should have ingredients designed to help moisturize the
skin, bring back the luster of hair, promote healthy strong
nails, and strengthen the bones.
9.) Because many nutrients are water soluble and quickly
excreted from the body, supplements that are in time-release form
is preferred. To maintain the optimum blood level in our body,
supplements should be taken twice a day - once in the morning
with breakfast and once in the evening with dinner.
10.) It should be as natural as possible and manufactured in an
FDA licensed facility in accordance to GMP (Good Manufacturing
Practice) guidelines.
How to Get Started
Starting an anti-aging program begins with an evaluation of
your current health and lifestyle needs. This can be done through
an office visit with a physician specializing in anti-aging
medicine. The typical consultation should include a complete
history and physical examination. A qualified anti-aging
physician will spend considerable time answering questions and
explaining to you the science part behind an anti-aging program.
It is important for you to understand exactly what you should do,
how you should do it, and what you should expect after you embark
on the program.
Most of our bodies have been traumatized by years of abuse and
neglect. Results of an anti-aging program are therefore often not
immediately visible. Enhancement of cellular health takes time.
Most people should begin to realize the beneficial effects after
several weeks, depending on the program and that state of your
health.
When you consult with an anti-aging specialist, it is
important for you to take the opportunity to ask as many
questions as possible. This is especially critical as it relates
to hormone enhancement and supplements due to the tremendous
confusion among the public. Find out from your physician what is
scientifically researched based and what is not. Embarking on an
anti-aging program often involves a change of lifestyle. Those
who are successful are usually well informed and are realistic in
their goals.
Depending on your current state of heath, additional
laboratory tests may be needed. A complete anti-aging work-up can
cost thousands of dollars.
If you are in relatively good health and wish to embark on an
anti-aging program without going through extensive testing, a
good starting point is to practice the 5 pillars of anti-aging on
your own.
More Information
For more information about general health, you can visit the
website of the American Medical Association at www.ama-assn.org
or the Mayo Clinic at ww.mayoclinic.com. For more information
about antiaging medicine and research, you can visit
www.eAntiAging.com.
About the Academy of Anti-Aging Research
The Academy of Anti-Aging Research (A3R) is a society of
health care professionals and researchers dedicated to the
advancement of anti-aging medicine. A3R is committed to providing
a global community that supports education and research for all
health care professionals who are dedicated to the field of
anti-aging medicine.
For more information, call us at 626-912-1378, visit us
online at www.a3r.org,
email at info@a3r.org, or write to Academy of
Anti-Aging Research, 101 7 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105,
USA. Editor Clayton Varga, MD, MHSM.
Anti-Aging Research Brief is published by A3R. Copyright
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