Other names for Aging (prevention)

Anti-aging
Healthy aging
Longevity support
Slowing biological aging
Youthful aging

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:

• Intrinsic aging: The natural, genetic-driven aging process that occurs over time.

• Extrinsic aging: Accelerated by external factors like UV radiation, smoking, poor diet, pollution, and stress.

• Cellular aging: Includes oxidative stress, mitochondrial decline, telomere shortening, and impaired autophagy (cellular repair).

• Cognitive aging: Declines in memory, processing speed, and executive function.

Common Causes (Accelerators of Aging):

• Oxidative stress: Damage from free radicals due to poor diet, pollution, smoking, or radiation.

• Chronic inflammation ("inflammaging"): Low-grade, persistent inflammation damages tissues and accelerates aging.

• Telomere shortening: Repeated cell division shortens telomeres (chromosome end-caps), limiting cellular lifespan.

• Mitochondrial dysfunction: Reduced energy production and increased oxidative stress within cells.

• Glycation: Sugar molecules bind to proteins and DNA, creating advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that impair function.

• Poor diet: Deficiency in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients.

• Lack of physical activity: Reduces cardiovascular health, muscle mass, and cognitive function.

• Sleep deprivation: Impairs cellular repair and increases inflammation.

• Stress and hormonal imbalances: Chronic stress elevates cortisol, accelerating cellular aging.

More Severe Causes (Complications of Accelerated Aging):

• Chronic diseases: Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis.

• Cognitive decline: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory loss.

• Muscle wasting (sarcopenia): Loss of muscle mass and strength.

• Skin aging: Wrinkles, thinning skin, hyperpigmentation.

• Immune decline: Increased susceptibility to infections and slower healing.

When to See a Doctor or Specialist:

• Early signs of chronic disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance)

• Noticeable cognitive decline or memory issues

• Severe fatigue, muscle weakness, or mobility issues

• Skin changes or bone density loss

• 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)

3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
7-Keto-DHEA
8-Prenylnaringenin
Abalone
Acai berry
Acetyl L-carnitine
Akkermansia muciniphila
Algae
algal oil
Algal protein
Allantoin
Almond fruit
Alpha hydroxy acids
Alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
alpha-lipoic acid
amino acids
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
ampelopsin
anemarrhena asphodeloides
anserine
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
antler
Antrodia camphorata
apigenin
apple
apricot
argan nut oil
Aronia melanocarpa
ascorbyl palmitate
ashitaba
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragaloside
astragalus
avocado
beta-carotene
bioflavonoids
bird\'s nest
Brassica
Brussel sprouts
Carnosine
carotene (unspecified)
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
Chinese Ligustrum berry
cistanche
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cruciferous
cryptoxanthin
curcumin
Curcuminoid
cycloastragenol
DHEA
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
dismutase
dodder
Dunaliella
Dunaliella salina
ellagic acid
epicatechin
Epidermal Growth Factor
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
ergothioneine
fibroblast growth factor
fisetin
flavonoids
flaxseed
fo-ti
fucoxanthin
Gac
Gerovital H3
ginkgo biloba
Ginsenosides
Glabridin
goji berry
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
Haematococcus pluvialis
hazelnut
HMB hydroxymethylbutyrate
hydroxymethylbutyrate
icariin
L-carnosine
lutein
Lycium
magnesium
Matcha
Melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
omega-3 fatty acids
oolong tea
Peptides
Phytoene
Phytofluene
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
polyphenols
protein
pyrroloquinoline quinone
quercetin
resveratrol
Rhodiola
royal jelly
Salidroside
selenium
Shilajit
silicon
soy isoflavones
soybean
Squalene
Trans-pterostilbene
Tremella
Triterpenes
turmeric
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
Watermelon
Xanthophyll
Yerba mate
Zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)