DHEA is an adrenal hormone that acts as the precursor for steroid hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. It has been observed that
DHEA concentrations in the bloodstream decline sharply with aging, in both men and women. This result marks the significant correlation between
DHEA levels and aging. The general public became aware of
DHEA in 1996, when the benefits of
DHEA were disseminated through several books.
DHEA, however, did not become recognized by the medical community until the publication of the book,
DHEA and Aging. This book provided a scientific basis for the numerous positive effects of DHEA on longevity.
Internally produced antioxidants, such as
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Catalase, play an important role in the body's resistance against the deteriorating effects of free radicals. Actually, there is convincing evidence that these antioxidants may produce a much higher level of protection against some free radicals than other dietary antioxidants. As the body's concentration of
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) begins to rapidly drop with age,
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) supplementation considerably augments this natural antioxidant’s effectiveness.
Cardiovascular diseases claim the lives of almost 40% of the more than 2.4 million Americans fatalities each year. Today about 65 million Americans have some form of Cardiovascular disease. These incredible statistics gave rise to a host of methods that are used to detect the risk-level of contracting a Cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine is an amino acid that acts as an independent marker that indicates the risk of the progression of some Cardiovascular diseases. In fact, some researchers consider Homocysteine levels just as important a risk factor as LDL—“bad cholesterol”—levels for the development of Cardiovascular diseases. Elevated levels of Homocysteine increase the blood clotting capacity of the body, putting an individual at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke. Insufficient levels of
folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 may lead to increased Homocysteine levels.
The amino acid
acetyl-L-Carnitine stimulates energy production in mitochondria by facilitating fatty acid transfer and oxidation in the cells. With the development of
acetyl-L-Carnitine arginate, a form of
Carnitine that stimulates the growth of Brain cells, the positive effects of
acetyl-L-Carnitine are greatly amplified. Studies show that acetyl-l-
Carnitine-arginate increases the growth of new Brain cells by an astounding 19.5%.
Coenzyme q10 (
CoQ10) is an essential component of healthy mitochondrial function. It is integrated into cell mitochondria to assist and regulate the oxidation of sugar and fat into energy. Aging men and women statistically have about 50% lower
Coenzyme q10 levels compared to that of younger adults. This statistic alone makes
Coenzyme q10 one of the most essential nutrients for people over 35. As the “energy powerhouse" of the body, about 90% of cellular energy is created in the mitochondria. Large numbers of scientific studies associate a deficiency of
Coenzyme q10 to age-induced mitochondrial function disorder.
Lipoic acid is one of the most powerful antioxidants known to neutralize free radicals in the mitochondria. Many studies show that free radicals play a key role in the progression of the aging process. These studies conclude that ingesting abundant quantities of compounds that can help reduce free radicals, such as
Lipoic acid, may help slow aging.
Lipoic acid can restore other antioxidants, such as
Vitamin E, back to the original form after they scavenge free radicals. There is also evidence that Lipoic acid can reduce damage due to excess sugar in the blood, a common effect of aging. It is important to note that Lipoic acid is present in two different forms. The "R" form is the physiologically active form that is accountable for the unique antioxidant effect Lipoic acid. The second form, the "S" form is not as active.
The beneficial effects of
Green tea Extract are supported by the vast number of published, peer-reviewed scientific studies. The most significant findings show that
Green tea Extract helps maintain normal cell DNA and membrane structure. In theory, the high level of antioxidants in
green tea makes it a highly beneficial resource used to prevent oxidative damage of cell DNA due to free radicals. Decades of experiments have also demonstrated that
Green tea Extract inhibits the expansion of undesirable cell colonies. The active elements in green tea are antioxidants in the catechin and flavonol groups. The volume of catechins present in
Green tea Extract have made it the focus of a number of favorable scientific reports. More significantly, green tea is also composed Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), an incredibly powerful antioxidant. EGCG acts like antioxidants that are about 25-100 times more potent than vitamins C and E. One cup of green tea provides 10-40 mg of polyphenols and neutralizes more free radicals than a serving of broccoli, spinach, carrots, or strawberries.