Look, you can’t turn back the hands of time, but you can feel healthier, happier, and younger if you treat your body right.
The truth is, old age doesn’t have to be less fun!
For decades, scientists have been trying to help people live longer and feel better.
Furthermore, researchers have identified several substances with powerful anti-aging properties.
Let’s take a closer look at the best anti-aging supplements to keep you feeling youthful and fresh.
What Causes Aging?
Aging is the natural deterioration of the body and mind over time, and it’s a process that most people would like to slow down.
Consequently, one of the biggest culprits of aging is chronic inflammation and free radicals.
Over time, these free radicals can damage the cells and lead to random errors in DNA replication.
In other words, your cells won’t know when to duplicate and when to die.
Before long, this can promote age-related diseases like:
- Cancer
- Alzheimer’s
- Atherosclerosis
- Metabolic disorders
What do these conditions all have in common?
You guessed it… they’re all linked to inflammation and oxidative stress from free radicals!
Next, we’ll take a closer look at how anti-aging supplements work to reverse symptoms of aging.
How to Slow Aging Naturally
The good news is that aging isn’t out of your control!
Therefore, if you can control inflammation and reduce oxidative stress, you can slow the aging process.
Scientists believe that one of the best ways to do this is by consuming certain anti-inflammatory nutrients and antioxidants.
That is to say, many of these compounds can stop inflammation in their tracks!
Here are some of the best anti-aging supplements to delay symptoms of aging.
1. Curcumin
Curcumin is the main active compound in the turmeric plant.
Most importantly, it’s a powerful anti-aging compound thanks to its strong antioxidant properties. (1)
At the same time, curcumin is one of the best natural anti-inflammatories there are.
In animal studies, curcumin helps mice live longer and show fewer symptoms of aging and age-related disease.
How does curcumin work its magic?
As it turns out, curcumin doesn’t just kill inflammation…
It also signals old cells to stop dividing before they can mutate and cause disease.
For example, turmeric intake has been linked to a reduced risk of age-related mental decline in humans. (2)
So, if you want to stay sharp as a tack into your golden years, take some curcumin already!
2. Omega-3s
Are omega-3 fatty acids the ultimate anti-aging supplements?
Chiefly, Omega-3 fish oil supplements are loaded with EPA and DHA: two compounds that fight inflammation and oxidation with the best of them.
They’re also great for preventing depression, reducing markers of heart disease, slowing cognitive decline, and even rejuvenating the skin and hair.
As it turns out, low DHA in the brain is associated with poor memory and emotional issues.
Another perk is that omega-3s can soothe the skin.
It’s no secret that few things age your skin faster than the sun.
Fortunately, supplementing with EPA and DHA can reduce damage from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. (4)
That means fewer sunburns, rashes, redness, and wrinkling.
Your skin will be grinning from ear to ear!
Speaking of sunshine…
3. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because the skin produces it when exposed to direct sunlight.
However, too much sunlight can increase wrinkling and other signs of skin aging.
Luckily, you can take supplements to boost vitamin D levels without having to roast in the sun.
Vitamin D is important for several functions, including:
- Supporting the immune system
- Absorbing electrolytes like calcium and phosphorous
- Strengthening the bones and teeth
- Resisting certain diseases
Most importantly, healthy vitamin D levels fight inflammation (the main driver of aging).
Your brain will thank you too because people who take vitamin D supplements tend to have lower rates of depression and anxiety.
Last but not least, vitamin D may even promote weight loss.
In one study, people taking calcium and vitamin D supplements were able to lose more weight faster. (5)
Out of all the anti-aging supplements, vitamin D sure does give you a lot of bang for your buck!
4. CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that the body produces naturally.
Particularly, it plays a key role in energy production and protects against the cellular damage that causes aging.
Unfortunately, the body produces less and less CoQ10 the older you get.
However, supplementing with CoQ10 can help make up for the loss.
For example, a recent study found that supplementing with CoQ10 and selenium for 4 years can greatly improve quality of life. (6)
Participants in the study had fewer hospital visits and experienced a slower deterioration of mental and physical performance.
So if you’re above the age of 50, CoQ10 is definitely worth adding to your stack of anti-aging supplements.
With that said, it’s certainly not the only antioxidant you should consider taking…
5. Load Up on Antioxidants
Remember how reducing oxidative stress is the key to aging more slowly?
The bottom line is, protect your cells from free radicals, and you can fight to age at the subatomic level.
Antioxidants allow the cells to age at an appropriate rate.
Ultimately, this supports the heart by protecting the blood vessels from “bad” cholesterol.
It also supports healthy DNA by repairing damage from oxidative stress.
Plus, antioxidants support healthy tissues in the skin, lungs, eyes, and pretty much everywhere else in the body.
Curcumin, omega-3s, and CoQ10 are great for this, but here are a few more antioxidants to add to your list of anti-aging supplements.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A (retinol, retinoic acid) supports growth, cell division, reproduction, and immunity.
Of course, it also has powerful antioxidant properties.
As a supplement, vitamin A is especially important for people with a pancreatic disease, eye disease, and measles.
However, just about everyone can benefit from a little vitamin A!
Acerola Extract
Acerola extract is made from a fruit tree that’s similar to a cherry, and it’s extremely antioxidant-rich.
Mainly, it’s loaded with vitamin C, a master antioxidant that your body can’t do without.
When it comes to your hair and skin, vitamin C boosts the body’s natural collagen production.
Collagen, by the way, is a protein that’s essential to healthy hair, skin, nails, and joints.
Plus, the vitamin C in acerola extract helps fight infections, viruses, and even cancer.
Grape Seed Extract
Grape seed extract is chock-full of potent antioxidants, particularly flavonoids.
To begin with, the antioxidants in grape seed extract can relieve oxidative stress, inflammation, and tissue damage from chronic diseases.
Not to mention, it also supports the brain as you age.
In fact, studies show that grape seed extract may reduce the onset of Alzheimer’s.
This is because compounds in grape seed extract can prevent the formation of beta-amyloid peptides in the brain, which are linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
For example, one study found that daily doses of grape seed extract can improve attention, language, and memory in older adults. (8)
Are you ready to show aging who’s boss?
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If you have any more questions about anti-aging supplements, feel free to reach out to us at Complete Care Health Centers.
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.