Aging (prevention)
Synopsis of Aging (prevention)
Aging prevention refers to strategies aimed at slowing the natural physical, cognitive, and cellular declines associated with aging. While aging is inevitable, numerous factors—including lifestyle choices, nutrition, stress management, and environmental exposures—influence how quickly these changes occur. Preventative approaches focus on maintaining cellular health, reducing inflammation, preserving cognitive function, and supporting the body’s repair mechanisms.
Biological aging involves processes like oxidative stress, DNA damage, telomere shortening, glycation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. By addressing these factors, it's possible to extend healthspan (the period of life spent in good health), even if the total lifespan remains unchanged.
Types:
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Intrinsic aging: The natural, genetic-driven aging process that occurs over time.
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Extrinsic aging: Accelerated by external factors like UV radiation, smoking, poor diet, pollution, and stress.
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Cellular aging: Includes oxidative stress, mitochondrial decline, telomere shortening, and impaired autophagy (cellular repair).
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Cognitive aging: Declines in memory, processing speed, and executive function.
Common Causes (Accelerators of Aging):
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Oxidative stress: Damage from free radicals due to poor diet, pollution, smoking, or radiation.
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Chronic inflammation ("inflammaging"): Low-grade, persistent inflammation damages tissues and accelerates aging.
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Telomere shortening: Repeated cell division shortens telomeres (chromosome end-caps), limiting cellular lifespan.
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Mitochondrial dysfunction: Reduced energy production and increased oxidative stress within cells.
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Glycation: Sugar molecules bind to proteins and DNA, creating advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that impair function.
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Poor diet: Deficiency in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients.
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Lack of physical activity: Reduces cardiovascular health, muscle mass, and cognitive function.
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Sleep deprivation: Impairs cellular repair and increases inflammation.
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Stress and hormonal imbalances: Chronic stress elevates cortisol, accelerating cellular aging.
More Severe Causes (Complications of Accelerated Aging):
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Chronic diseases: Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis.
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Cognitive decline: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory loss.
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Muscle wasting (sarcopenia): Loss of muscle mass and strength.
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Skin aging: Wrinkles, thinning skin, hyperpigmentation.
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Immune decline: Increased susceptibility to infections and slower healing.
When to See a Doctor or Specialist:
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Early signs of chronic disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance)
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Noticeable cognitive decline or memory issues
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Severe fatigue, muscle weakness, or mobility issues
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Skin changes or bone density loss
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To create personalized anti-aging strategies (e.g., hormone balancing, genetic testing)
Natural remedies for Aging (prevention)
Nutrient-Dense Diet (Mediterranean or Plant-Rich): Rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, lean protein, fiber, and phytonutrients. Emphasize vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, fish, and olive oil.
Antioxidant-Rich Foods (Berries, Dark Chocolate, Green Tea): Combat oxidative stress and support cellular repair. Include daily servings for optimal benefits.
Regular Exercise (Strength Training, Aerobic, Flexibility): Supports cardiovascular health, muscle mass, cognitive function, and metabolic balance. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
Stress Reduction (Mindfulness, Meditation, Yoga): Lowers cortisol levels and supports hormonal balance. Promotes longevity and emotional resilience.
Sleep Optimization: Prioritize 7–9 hours of restorative sleep per night. Supports cellular repair, immune function, and cognitive health.
Hydration: Keeps skin supple, supports detoxification, and maintains organ function. Aim for 8–10 glasses of water daily.
Intermittent Fasting or Caloric Restriction: Linked to longevity by supporting autophagy (cellular repair mechanisms). Consult a healthcare provider before starting.
Sun Protection (Sunscreen, Protective Clothing): Prevents extrinsic skin aging caused by UV damage. Apply SPF daily to exposed areas.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Aging (prevention)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha lipoic acid
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anchovies
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
beta-tocopherol
bilberry
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
delta-tocopherol
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
fruit blend (proprietary)
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
ginkgo biloba
grape seed
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
l-carnosine
l-theanine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watermelon
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
hypothalamus
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
1,2-di-galloyl-4,6hexahydroxydiphenoyl-D-glucose
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
17beta-[{1-Ketoethyl}-androsta-1, 4-diene-3-one,17a-ol]
10-Hydroxy-2-Decanoic Acid
17a-di methyl-bol
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
3-deoxy 7-oxo DHEA
3-Ketosteroid
3,7-keto-DHEA
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
5-androstene-3alpha,17beta-diol
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Ketodiosgenin
7-oxo-DHEA
7-Beta-Hydroxy-DHEA
7-KETO-DHEA
7-Alpha-Hydroxy-DHEA
7b-hydroxy, 17b-dihydro DHEA
7-Hydroxy-DHEA (unspecified)
7-Methylrosmanol
8-Prenylnaringenin
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
algal oil
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Adenosine monophosphate
Aloe Polysaccharide
Antler
Argan tree
Agmisode
Alpha-carotene
Angelica gigas nakai
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Allicin
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Alpha-Glycosyl Isoquercetin
Antler horn
Almond
Alpha ketoglutarate
Antirrhinin
Algal Oil
Algae (unspecified)
Avocado
Almond Oil
Annatto Oil
Ashitaba
Alaska Blueberry
Amentoflavone
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allium (unspecified)
Alpinia (unspecified)
Acacetin
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
Allantoin
Allophycocyanin
Alpha-GPC
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Anthocyanin
Apigenin
Astragaloside
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Algae
alpha-carotene
Acerola
Amino Acid (unspecified)
American Ginseng
anthocyanin
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Apocynum venetum
Aloe
Acetyl L-Carnitine Arginate
Acetyl-Glutathione
Acetyl-l-glutathione
Allyl Sulfide
Anserine
Apple Acid (unspecified)
Acemannan
Algin
Apple
Algae protein
Algal protein
Acai
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Acer Truncatum bunge
Astaxanthin
Apple
Amino Acid Blend/Complex
Aniracetam
Anthocyanins
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate
anthocyanosides
Alpha-GPC
Antioxidant (unspecified)
Antler Horn
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Acetyl-L-Carnitine-L-Arginine
Apocarotenal
Aniracetam
beta-carotene
Blend (Combination)
Bladderwrack (Kelp)
beta-zeacarotene
Brussel Sprout
Brassica
Bioflavonoid
Bioflavonoids (mixed)
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Broccoli
Buttermilk
Boron
Boron (various)
Brown Rice
Blueberry
Blend (Fatty Acid or Fat/Oil Supplement)
Bioflavonoids
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Black Rice
Bird's nest
Catalase
California chia
Caffeine pterostilbene
Colostrum
Carnosine
Carnosine
Carotenoid
Cordycepic acids
Cryptoxanthin
Curcuminoid
Cryptoxanthin
Cistanche deserticola
Cruciferous
carotenoids
Chicken embryo protein
cloves
Carotenoids
Citrus Bioflavonoids
Ceramide
Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate
Chinese Dodder
Cistanche tubulosa
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Cistanche
Coenzyme Q-10
Cauliflower
carotenoids
Coenzyme Q10
Collagen (mixed)
Carotene (unspecified)
Canthaxanthin
Collagen
Ceramides
Clementine
Cistanche (unspecified)
Chrysophanics
Chlorella
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Dodder
Dunaliella salina
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Enzyme (unspecified)
Epimedium
Ergothioneine
Epigallocatechin gallate
Epimedium extract
EGCG
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ferulic Acid
Fish roe
Flavonoids
Fo-Ti
Flaxseed
fibroblast growth factors
Flax lignans
Fucoxanthin
Ferulic acid derivative
Fruit acid (unspecified)
Fish (including shell)
Fisetin
fibroblast growth factor
Fruit Blend
Genseng (not specified)
Ginseng, Oriental
Ginsenosides
Ghee
Gac
Ginseng, Siberian
Growth factors
GMS-ribose
Green Tea
Goji
Ginseng, American
Glucosylceramide
Glycosylceramides
Green tea antioxidant (unspecified)
Ginkgo
Gerovital H3
GW501516
Ginseng, Panax
Glabridin
Glutamine precursor (unspecified)
Hydroxymethylbutyrate
Haematococcus pluvialis
Hemp Protein
HMB Hydroxymethylbutyrate
Human growth hormone
Hazelnut
Isoflavones (unspecified)
Insulin-like growth factor
Ibutamoren
icariin
Ibutamoren
Insulin-Like Growth Factor
Jiaogulan
Kale
Kaempferol
Lycium
Leucine
L-Gluthathione
Ligustrum Fruit
Lycopene
Lutein
Lignan (unspecified)
Ligandrol
Lutein
Lignan
L-Leucine
Lignans
Lycopene
Mixed Carotenoids
Massularia acuminata
Macadamia Oil
MK-677
Methionine reductase
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Nicotinamide
Oil (unspecified)
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oolong Tea
Oat Oil
Oleanolic acid
Ostarine
Oriental Ginseng
orange pigment
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone
Polyphenol (unspecified)
Proprietary Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
Phytofluene
Potassium phosphate
Plankton (unspecified)
Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt
Polyphenols
Proprietary Blend (Vitamin)
Phenolic Acid
Peptides (unspecified)
Phycocyanin
Polyamine (unspecified)
Protein
Phytoene
Peptide
Pterostilbene
Proprietary Blend (Dietary substance used by man to supplement the diet by increasing the total diet
Pituitary Gland
Placenta
Pterolstilbene
Placental protein
Polypodium leucotomos
Pecan
plant (unspecified)
Pretty Face
Poly-thyronine
peanut
Placenta
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Peptides
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Resveratrol analog (unspecified)
Resin (unspecified)
RNA & DNA
Resveratrol
Resveratrol conjugates (mixed)
Rhodiola crenulata
Resveratrol analogue
Softgel/ Soft gel
Squalene
Silicon
Sea Buckthorn Oil
SAM-e
Salidroside
Stenabolic
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
Superoxide Dismutase
Shilajit
seaweed
Tyrosinase
Thyroid
Triterpenes
Tofu
Tree Nut (unspecified)
Tomato
Tagetes
Triacontanol
testicle
Tomatoe
Tremella (unspecified)
Testolone
Vitamin C (Ascorbate)
Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin K (menaquinone)
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin E
Vitamin A (retinyl not specified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin C (mixed)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin A
Vitamin A (not specified)
Vitamin A (vitamin A Palmitate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate)
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin C (mixed ascorbates)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin A (mixed)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin A (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide riboside)
Vitamin (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Watermelon
Whey protin
Xanthophyll
Xanthophyls
YK-11
Zeaxanthin
Zinc Yeast
