10 Ways to Slow the Aging Process
I was just reading an interesting article written by Dr. Al Sears M.D. I am summarizing the information here.
"Anti-aging really is possible. In labs and medical clinics throughout the country, new discoveries continue to allow us to understand and intervene in the aging process. For example, scientists have created fruit flies that live 250% of their normal life spans and have made old human cells behave like youthful ones again.
"Though you can't prevent time from passing, you can take advantage of these recent scientific advances to help you live longer.
"Of course, you should always consult with your personal physician before starting any exercise, vitamin or supplement program.
1. Keep your homocysteine low.
High levels of homocysteine correlate strongly with most degenerative diseases of aging, especially heart attacks and strokes. Your doctor can test your homocysteine with a simple blood test. If it's too high, it's easy and inexpensive to lower it by taking a good B-complex supplement that includes 500 mcg of B12, 800 mcg of folic acid, 25 mg of B6, and 25 mg of B2 (riboflavin).
2. Eat less.
Make every meal count. Make sure each meal provides the nutrients you need, especially protein.
Watch your starches. And don't overindulge. For this to be most effective, you must reduce your
calories to about two-thirds of what it takes to maintain your normal weight. Initial weight loss
tapers off as your metabolism adjusts to a lower metabolic rate.
3. Exercise.
Physical activity can prevent or delay the onset of hypertension, obesity, heart disease, falls, and osteoporosis.
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"Anti-aging really is possible. In labs and medical clinics throughout the country, new discoveries continue to allow us to understand and intervene in the aging process. For example, scientists have created fruit flies that live 250% of their normal life spans and have made old human cells behave like youthful ones again.
"Though you can't prevent time from passing, you can take advantage of these recent scientific advances to help you live longer.
"Of course, you should always consult with your personal physician before starting any exercise, vitamin or supplement program.
1. Keep your homocysteine low.
High levels of homocysteine correlate strongly with most degenerative diseases of aging, especially heart attacks and strokes. Your doctor can test your homocysteine with a simple blood test. If it's too high, it's easy and inexpensive to lower it by taking a good B-complex supplement that includes 500 mcg of B12, 800 mcg of folic acid, 25 mg of B6, and 25 mg of B2 (riboflavin).
2. Eat less.
Make every meal count. Make sure each meal provides the nutrients you need, especially protein.
Watch your starches. And don't overindulge. For this to be most effective, you must reduce your
calories to about two-thirds of what it takes to maintain your normal weight. Initial weight loss
tapers off as your metabolism adjusts to a lower metabolic rate.
3. Exercise.
Physical activity can prevent or delay the onset of hypertension, obesity, heart disease, falls, and osteoporosis.
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