HEALTH REPORT
Successful Ageing
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to age better than others? Here are the secrets to their success.
is definitively linked to reduced cellular energy production and slower recovery from illness. This process accelerates between the ages of 40 and 60 years. The good news is that a placebo- controlled study in older adults has found that supplementing with nicotinamide riboside, which is a precursor to NAD+, was able to both increase NAD+ levels in skeletal muscle and reduce markers of inflammation. Supplemental formulas which pair a highly bioavailable form of nicotinamide riboside with dimethylglycine can support the methylation processes that NAD+ production depends on, and therefore offer a practical and efficient way to enhance the body’s energy- producing systems as we age. Berberine To support metabolic health. Long used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, berberine is an active ingredient found in the
We are living longer than any generation that has preceded us – but a longer life is of limited value if it is not a healthy one. Your lifestyle, more than any other factor, dictates how well you age. This is the thinking behind the concept of a “healthspan”, as opposed to a lifespan: that the choice of living longer and healthier is yours. Your game plan for good health The foundation must come first, and any discussion of healthy ageing must start with committing to the basics. These include eating well, watching your weight, staying fit, availing yourself of medical tests that can alert you to issues, avoiding alcohol, recreational drugs and nicotine, giving stress the boot, maintaining your memory and getting enough sleep. Researchers now understand a great deal more about what happens inside your cells with age. For example, a growing body of ground-breaking clinical studies point to the deeper cellular processes that quietly shape ageing, such as energy production, inflammation and how our cells respond to everyday stress. That knowledge is now opening up a whole new era for
the role of remarkable, evidence-based supplements which support the body and mind from within, and in turn help to prevent common medical problems and extend longevity. NAD+ To recharge cellular energy NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. This is a naturally-produced molecule which is required for the optimum function of all 37.2 million cells in the body, including the conversion of food into energy which can be used to smoothly and efficiently power the body’s metabolism. NAD+ levels decline steadily with age, a shift which
herb goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) . As with many ancient cures, berberine is now attracting considerable scientific interest due to its role in metabolic health. It is understood to activate AMP-activated
A trial in overweight adults has
found that supplementation with a phytosome-formulated berberine resulted in significant improvements in levels of cholesterol and triglycerides and reduction of fat mass in just 60 days.
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