Antioxidants to Slow Aging

by Edward F. Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN

When the telomere gives way and cells die, free radicals are born. These are chemical waste products created when various things oxidize, that is, when they are combined with oxygen and undergo a change. These free radicals cause decay in the body. There are certain treatments that have been found to stop these free radicals or at least slow them down.

One of these is antioxidants. Antioxidants are found in certain foods and vitamins. Vitamin E is one of them and the most well-known. You can find it in whole grains and vegetable oils. People generally take large amounts with the idea that it will give them youthful skin, improve their sexual performance, and ward off heart attacks and cancer. It also has been found to protect cells and tissues from the gradual deterioration caused by oxidation.

There is another popular antioxidant that is also beneficial in reducing aging. It is called Megahydrate. Scientific evidence proves that MegaHydrate is hundreds of times more powerful as an antioxidant than either Green Tea Extract or Grape Seed Extract. There is no known antioxidant more powerful than MegaHydrate.

The best way to slow down aging is by not smoking, drinking, or by taking unhealthy drugs, except those prescribed by a doctor. Another factor as outlined above is to eat right, take vitamins and supplements, exercise, and avoid foods that can damage the body. This way cells will get proper nutrients and stay alive longer, thus increasing the person's age factor. Millions of Americans take a daily multivitamin—a collection of vitamins, minerals and nutrients—for their health. But these may not provide the optimum levels of vitamins and nutrients necessary for healthy aging. For example, the RDA for vitamin C will prevent scurvy, but it is too low to provide substantial antioxidant protection that may reduce the incidence of heart disease or other age-related conditions.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) developed a guide that identified the basic food groups and the amounts that you need for a nutritious and healthy diet.

Anti-Aging Dietary Guidelines

The more the body is exposed to illnesses or diseases that kill or alters cells, prevent those cells from reproducing, the greater risk the person has to faster aging. It's almost like someone has a broken leg but yet he goes out and plays basketball on it. He may be able to play through the pain, but he is not doing his leg any good. He is really making it worse because the leg would not heal properly, resulting in more serious health issues. The best defense is a good offense. Always, focus on the main issue. Never expose the body to conditions that can help enforce the cells in the body to change in such a way to enable them to die suddenly or faster than expected. This keeps the process of aging down and allows the body to naturally. This also allows the body to maintain a healthy condition, a younger look, and all around better health. Never underestimate the power of good nutrition and a good lifestyle to help the body grow onward without the bad effects of aging.

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