Antiaging Secrets
In part I we revealed the four secrets to antiaging.
1) Methylation: Controls good and bad genes, lack of methylation associated with short telomeres and many diseases. Abnormal methylation associated with numerous diseases and cancer.
2) Glycation: Attachment of a sugar molecule to other molecules, damaging that molecule.
3) Inflammation: The root of many disease processes but normally a part of the immune system.
4) Oxidation: The process of creating free radicals that start the inflammatory process.
Now we need to know the best ways to control these and not let them get out of control leading to problems and diseases. I will discuss the best ways you can get control of each of these killers, thereby increasing your quality and quantity of life.
AntiaAing and Inflammation
Controlling inflammation is easier to do than once thought. Reducing inflammation can be done through exercise, better sleep, and consumption of fish or fish oil, vegetables, and fruits in conjunction with a Paleolithic diet. Numerous supplements decrease inflammation including but not limited to fish oil and Co Q 10. These when taken on a routine basis have been shown to markedly decrease inflammation. The last step is either reducing stress or improving one’s response to stressful situations.
AntiAging and Glycation
Avoid simple carbohydrates, sugar, and food browned by high-temperature cooking which leads to caramelization. Many prepackaged foods are high in sugar and fast foods are cooked at high temperatures and are extremely unhealthy leading to glycation. Remember that the glycemic index is our friend and that we are aware of hidden sugars. Smoothies have become a very popular health food but when using a blending process you can turn a complex carbohydrate into a simple carbohydrate with resulting spikes in blood sugar and glycation.
AntiAging and Methylation
We can measure abnormal methylation by checking homocysteine levels. Homocysteine accumulates to high levels with abnormal methylation and leads to many diseases that we associate with aging. You can also improve your methylation with Vitamin B and by eating a low glycemic diet high in fruits and vegetables.
AntiAging and Oxidation
There are numerous ways to decrease oxidation in our bodies, the simplest is to increase our consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Plants protect themselves from free radicals with phytonutrients but since we don’t utilize photosynthesis they are not naturally occurring in our bodies and we must consume them as fruits and vegetables or as supplements. The most common phytonutrients are vitamins E and C. Other supplements shown to be extremely helpful are CoQ10, L-carnosine, glutathione, and the super anti-oxidant alpha lipoic acid.
Clean Living
The recurring theme is a paleolithic diet with the consumption of fruits and vegetables that are low glycemic combined with an exercise program that incorporates high-intensity interval training along with resistance training. Combine it all with a tincture of a sound night’s sleep and a decrease in stress and you’re off to the races. One more suggestion because our food sources are not what they used to be (soil depletion, picking of product early) we suggest you supplement with the above products. It is extremely important to remember that all supplements are not created equally. The one from the big chain may have sugar or filler and no supplement. The best way is to research the supplement or to use a compounded product.
Get to work on these top 4 antiaging secrets.
See related articles.
“Anti Aging, The Four Secrets: Part 1”
“Do’s and dont’s to Slow Aging”
“Reverse Aging Process with this Supplement”
