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Growing older is normal. It is a natural part of living and is not an illness. However, the passing years do make the body more vulnerable to disease. Every person's body has their genetic makeup that determines the rate in which they age. Environment and lifestyle habits contribute to the body's aging process and the ability to fight off infections, illness and disease. Our genes dictate that the body's cells stop dividing after they have divided between twenty and thirty times. New cells must be made to replace those that die, a process that slows with age. In addition, cells are subject to premature death and damage. When there are no longer enough new cells to replace the ones that have died or suffered damage, the result is aging.
There are many theories on aging and their causes. Here are some of the more prominent ones to consider:GENETIC & DNA THEORY
The DNA in our bodies contains a genetic blueprint, which we inherit from our parents and ancestors. This is a unique code, which determines a number of factors affecting aging. Things that happen during our lifetime that damage the DNA, such as exposure to pollutants, toxins, radiation, our diet, and many other environmental and lifestyle factors can affect the ability of our body to repair damage. This genetic damage can cause the production of abnormal proteins and sugar-protein complexes, which leads to defective cell repair, loss of cell elasticity, and other symptoms of the aging process.
NEUROENDOCRINE THEORY
The pituitary gland and hypothalamus (a structure in the brain) regulate the release of key hormones to influence cell metabolism, protein synthesis, immune function, and the biochemical functioning of all bodily cells. The theory is that the hypothalamus over time loses its ability to regulate all these functions. The secretion of hormones gradually decreases over time, and this deterioration in the regulatory and hormone production process leads to aging. For instance, the decline in the polypeptide hormone insulin-like growth factor 1, or IGF-1, is linked to a decline in cell activity. IGF-1 is a liver-produced product of human growth factor (HGH) which is secreted by the pituitary. Research has shown that IGF-1 increases insulin sensitivity, increases lean body mass, reduces fat, and builds bone, muscle, and nerves. One of IGF-1's greatest feats is the ability to repair peripheral nerve tissue that has been damaged.
THE FREE RADICAL THEORY
The free radical theory of aging has been the subject of a great deal of research in recent years, and has been gaining increasing acceptance. This theory asserts that unrepaired cumulative cell damage cause by free radicals, generated by normal metabolism, and contributed to by outside sources, is the cause for aging. Outside factors in the environment, such as exposure to toxins, pollutants, radiation, alcohol, and tobacco, as well as diet, cause highly reactive cell by-products called free radicals to be formed.
Free radicals are molecules or groups or portions of molecules that are extremely unstable and highly reactive and capable of independent existence. Because they have odd numbers of electrons (normally electrons occur in pairs), they are unstable and quickly react with other compounds, trying to capture a needed electron to gain stability. When an attacked molecule loses an electron to a free radical, it becomes a free radical itself. This process can cascade to cause disruption to living cells. Only when two free radicals react together do they eliminate each other and stop the process. If they are present in excessive amounts, they begin attacking the body on the cellular level. Free radicals attack the cells' protective membranes and genetic material (the nucleic acids DNA and RNA), causing cellular damage and malfunction. To make problems worse, the immune system may then attack the damaged cells as if they were foreign invaders (autoimmune disorders).
Because they are so chemically reactive, free radicals exist for only a millionth of a second each. This has made it difficult for researchers to study them directly. But there are millions of them, and even with their short life span they do considerable damage to our cells. Of special interest in aging are the oxygen free radicals. Which often take an electron away from another molecule to pair with their single free electron. This process is called oxidation. Since toxic metabolites can accumulate that interfere with the function of the cell membranes, protein synthesis, and the cellular RNA/DNA itself, cell energy production is adversely affected, which accelerates the aging process. The vitamins C and E, among many other antioxidants, are thought to protect against the destructive effects of free radical by donating one of their electrons to end the cascading reaction. These nutrients are stable even in this state. In effect, they act as scavengers, helping to protect cell and tissue damage.
Researchers and theorists have postulated that many of the degenerative disorders that are associated with the aging process, including hardening of the arteries and cancer, are not inevitable results of the passing of time, but rather are the result of the breakdown of nucleic acids, proteins, and cell structures caused by the presence of free radicals. It is asserted that the aging phenomenon is nothing more than the ever-increasing accumulation of changes caused, or contributed to, by the presence of oxygen-based free radicals. Thus, though oxygen gives us life, it can also be our greatest enemy.
MoonDragon's Health & Nutrition Basics: Antioxidants Index
CROSS-LINKING THEORY
During normal metabolism, sugars such as glucose or fructose and reactive compounds known as aldehydes and ketones may attach to free amino groups on proteins. This process is called glycation and the protein is then saddled with sugar molecules. This protein then can react, or "cross-link," with other proteins to cause a bond between the two. The resulting so-called carbonyl groups act as a glue to attach the two proteins. Carbonyls are formed when either a sugar or free radical (or an aldehyde or ketone) reacts with amino acids on a protein. It is possible to have not only protein-protein cross-linking, but also protein-lipid and protein-DNA cross-linking. This cross-linking results in large aggregates of damaged proteins within the tissues, called advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs). These may go on to react with free radicals to cause tissue damage through oxidation, they inhibit certain cellular processes, they can be mutagenic (cancer-causing), and they can stimulate cells to produce even more damaging free radicals. AGEs also act to accelerate cell death. Thus, treatment to both inhibit cross-linking, and to reverse it, if possible, should be beneficial in combating the aging process.
IMMUNE THEORY
The immune system gradually gets less effective as we age. For instance, the thymus gland, which is responsible for the production of thymic lymphoid, or T cells, can decrease its function by up to 80 percent as we reach middle years. As we age, the immune system is less able to produce the antibodies, macrophages, (natural killer [NK]) cells, and others that the body needs to fight off infections and other assaults from the outside. There is also an increased tendency to produce antibodies against the body itself - the autoimmune response, which is responsible for a host of autoimmune diseases.
TELOMERE THEORY
Cells in the body are replaced by means of cell division, and there is a limit on the number of times they may divide successfully. That is, most cells normally divide approximately fifty times before they stop dividing and die a natural death. It is theorized that the mechanism that controls this cell division lies with the telomere, which is a cap-like structure on the end of each of the 23 pairs of chromosomes. Chromosomes are the helical structures of DNA that are found in all cell nuclei that carry our genetic code. Every time a cell divides, the telomere shortens up a bit. This constant shortening of the telomere means that after a certain number of divisions the telomere disappears, and the end of the chromosome begins to fray and stop dividing. This leads eventually to the death of a cell. Over time, this cumulative cell death leads to aging. However, an enzyme called telomerase has been discovered. This enzyme acts to repair damage to the telomere, and helps to maintain its length and stability. The theory is that by using telomerase, we may be able to prolong cell life and slow down or even reverse the aging process.
STEM CELL THEORY
This theory holds that as we age, we begin losing stem cells from the reserve we are granted at birth. This also means that the body's ability to repair and generate tissues is diminished, and we accumulate more and more dysfunctional cells as time passes. Aging is simply the accumulation of these dysfunctional cells, and the damage they cause to skin, organs, the immune-system, the muscles, and every other system in the body can only be undone by the addition of new stem cells.
CELL METABOLIC THEORY
Nutrition has an effect on the rate at which cells divide (See Telomere Theory, above). Caloric restriction has been shown in one animal study to increase lifespan by affecting the cell division rate. In another study, it was concluded that caloric restriction primarily slowed the aging process by an associated decrease in oxygen free radicals produced by the mitochondria (the energy-generating structures within the cells). No human studies have been conducted to date, but cultural, anthropological data indicates a possible link.
Whatever theory of aging ultimately proves to be correct, and probably there are a number of factors which, in combination, will eventually be found to have a profound effect.
NUTRITION & AGING
A significant number of problems faced by people over the age of sixty years may also be attributable to nutritional deficiencies. Many elderly people have malabsorption problems, in which nutrients in food are not properly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, as we age, our bodies do not assimilate nutrients as well as they once did when we were young. At the same time, as the body ages, its systems slow down and become less efficient, so the correct nutrients are more important than ever for the support, repair, and regeneration of the cells.
There are problems with nutritional intake and many disorders associated with an inability to absorb nutrients successfully. A study of older people living in an urban area found that 90 percent of those examined had an inadequate intake of vitamins B-1 (thiamine) and B-6 (pyridoxine), and 30 to 40 percent demonstrated deficiencies of vitamin A, vitamin B-3 (niacin), vitamin B-12, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Only 10 percent of the subjects consumed adequate amounts of protein. Many Americans in nursing homes and other confined environments are deprived of sunlight, making them deficient in vitamin D. A diet that lacks essential nutrients over a long period of time leads to a greater risk of degenerative disease.
Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a particular problem. This B-12 deficiency can lead to the development of neurologic symptoms ranging from tingling sensations, inability to coordinate muscular movements, weakened limbs, and lack of balance, to memory loss, mood changes, disorientation, and psychiatric disorders. Symptoms of vitamin B-12 deficiency can easily be misinterpreted as signs of senility.
Many older people become deficient in vitamin B-12 because they do not produce adequate amounts of stomach acid for proper digestion. This creates a perfect environment for the over growth of certain bacteria that steal whatever vitamin B-12 is extracted from protein in the digestive tract. Other people do not produce enough of a substance called intrinsic factor, without which vitamin B-12 cannot travel from the stomach to the rest of the body, even if nothing else is standing in its way.
A person can have a zest for living and vitality at any age. You should not assume that pain and illness are inevitable parts of aging. You can feel better at 60 than you did at 30 by making healthy changes in your diet and lifestyle. Adding the right supplements should give you the added power needed to boost immunity and prevent or cure most disorders - not to mention making you able to work or play longer than people much younger than your are. Looking youthful for your age is an added bonus. But remember, it takes years for these health problems to develop, so it will usually take some time to resolve them as well. There are no silver bullets or magic potions that will give you back your health and youth. However, if you give your body the correct fuel, it will perform for you and make you feel better.
SELECTED PREVENTION & SCREENING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADULTS
One of the keys to staying healthy as we age is to practice preventive health care. In addition to adhering to a healthy diet and lifestyle, with appropriate nutritional supplementation, health care providers recommend undergoing certain routine screening procedures. The following is a summary of recommendations for some of the most important medical tests. If you are at risk for any particular illness due to heredity or personal history, you should probably undergo testing more frequently to ensure that all is well. Ask your health care provider what he or she recommends in your particular situation.
TEST WHY IT IS DONE WHO SHOULD BE TESTED HOW OFTEN Blood Cholesterol To look for signs of cardiovascular disease. Men and women 40 and over. Once every 5 years. If your tests show a high LDL (bad cholesterol) level, you may need more frequent testing. Ask your health care provider. Blood Pressure To check heart function. Men and women 40 and over. Every visit to the health care provider or at least once a year. Breast Self-Exam
And
Professional Breast Exam
And
MammogramTo detect breast cancer. Self Exam: Women 30 and over.
Professional Breast Exam: Women 30 and over.
Mammogram: Women 40 and over.
Men can get breast cancer too, but it is so rare that routine screening is not done.Self Exam: Once a month.
Professional Breast Exam & Mammogram: Once a year.Colonoscopy To detect colorectal cancer. Men and women 50 and over, earlier if there is a family history of the disease. Once every 3 to 5 years after initial exam, or more often if recommended by health care provider. Complete Physical Exam
May include Complete Blood Count (CBC)
and/or
Blood Chemistry (Chem 7 [SMA7] or Chem 20 [SMA20])To assess overall health.
To check for anemia and leukemia.
To check for liver dysfunction, thyroid problems, kidney function, and diabetes.Men and women 20 and over. From age 20 to 30, once every 5 years.
From age 30 to 60, once every 2 years.
Over age 60, once annually.Pap Smear
And
Pelvic ExamTo test for cervical cancer and other reproductive problems. women 18 and over, or younger if they become sexually active at an earlier age. Once a year. After 3 consecutive negative tests, frequency may be decreased at health care provider's discretion. PSA Test
And
Rectal ExaminationTo look for signs of prostate cancer. Men 40 and over. Once a year. Stool Guaiac Test To test for blood in the stool. Men and women 40 and over. Once a year.
In addition, health care providers recommend that all adults receive a tetanus vaccine booster every ten years.
TREATMENT
CONSIDERATIONS
Growing older is inevitable; however, we can try to slow the aging process and prolong our lives by taking measures to promote continuous cell division. If science could keep the cells from dying, and doing bodily harm, the aging process could conceivably be suspended.
Many elderly people complain of sleep difficulties. One common cause is the consumption of sugar after dinner. Complex carbohydrates have a relaxing effect. A good night-time snack is popcorn, or nut butter and crackers. Protein on the other hand, promotes alertness, so it should be consumed earlier in the day.
A burning sensation, mainly on the bottom of the feet, is not unusual among elderly people. A deficiency of the B vitamins, especially vitamin B-12, is often the cause. Since many older people have problems with absorption of the B vitamins, it is best to take supplements of these nutrients in a way that by passes the digestive tract. Injections are best. Sublingual administration is also effective.
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that up to 30 percent of people over the age of 65 are unable to absorb vitamin B-12 and folic acid properly because they do not produce enough hydrochloric acid (HCl) and/or they suffer from an over growth of bacteria in the intestinal tract.
GH3 (formerly known as Gerovital H-3) is a formula based on the anesthetic procaine that has been shown to slow the aging process and rejuvenate the body. Procaine acts like and enhances the action of vitamin B-6 and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA, one of the B vitamins). GH3, marketed by Gero Vita International, has helped many people with arthritis and other diseases of aging. Caution: This remedy should not be used by individuals who are allergic to sulfites. HerbalRemedies: Procaine Ultra GH9 (Ultimate 9), 100 mg, 60 Caps
Procaine Ultra GH9 is the MOST TRUSTED Anti-Aging THERAPY - of choice of the RICH & FAMOUS in over 70 countries. Gerovital H3 (GH3) Injectable is NOW ADVANCED 600% to Procaine Ultra GH9 TABLETS!
BIOTECHNOLOGY ANTI-AGING BREAKTHROUGH - SAFE - AFFORDABLE - Protected from copy-cats with over $100,000 in US and International Patents. Procaine Ultra GH9 is available for U.S. and International shipment. This product does NOT contain any human or animal substances. Discover for yourself the wonderful therapeutic benefits of what thousands of our satisfied customers across the globe have already experienced for themselves and for their pets -- and why over 35,000 GH3 clientele have already switched to patented Procaine Ultra GH9. Ultra GH9 Cell Life Extension and Repair Formula - The only procaine based formula with 100 mg of 100% complexed Procaine HCl per tablet. Enhancement to the original injectable GH3 Formula developed in the early 1950s by Dr. Ana Aslan, Director of the Bucharest Institute of Geriatrics and Gerontology in Romania. IMPORTANT Note: The TRUE "Original Romanian Formula" by Dr. Ana Aslan in which all her years of scientific research, published books, and world-wide clientele successes were based on her properly complexed GH-3 (Gerovital H3) injectable solution ...NOT the mixed powdered, sugar coated GH3 pills distributed by foreign companies using Dr. Aslan's GH-3 Injectable data and medical testimonies to sell their ZERO-complexed GH-3 pills as the "Original", "World's most advanced" or "REAL" formula. Beware of the confusion created by companies selling those sugar coated GH3 pills as "REAL" or "SAME" as the "Original" Gerovital H3 formula. They use Dr. Aslan's GH3 injectable data (with some manipulation) to sell their inferior GH3 pills. In addition, these companies are nothing more than "re-sellers" not manufacturers of the Original Aslan's Gerovital H-3 injectable. Which is why they push their GH3 pills (that are manufactured else where), due to a better profit margin, but not an equal product.
Ultra GH9, not a reinvention of the wheel, but an invention of a better one. Over fifty years ago, Dr. Aslan's research and thousands of clinical studies, had already established that the main active ingredient in her formula, procaine HCl, could help to feed and repair damaged cells. During the mid 1980s, a better compounding process, with different procaine complexes that improved the efficiency of the same amount of procaine used in Dr Aslan's original Gerovital H3 injectable. Ultra GH9, a third generation procaine based formula provides the only 100% complex of the same 100mg of Procaine HCl as used in the famous Dr. Aslan's Gerovital H3 injectable, which only achieved a 15% complex factor (15% of the 100 mg of procaine HCl provides 6 to 8 hours of benefits, while the other 85% provides less than an hour). Dr. Aslan's 15% complex factor and use of allergen preservatives benzoic acid, potassium metabisulfite, and disodium phosphate left substantial room for improvements. Ultra GH9 compounding process utilizing 9 key nutrients increases Dr. Aslan's complex factor from 15% to 100% without the allergen preservatives. This increase in complex utilizes 85% more of the valuable 100 mg of procaine HCl with additional cellular benefits utilizing these 9 key nutriments! Ultra GH9 [G=Gerovital + H9 = 9 Procaine Base Nutriments (PBN)] - a liquid advanced Procaine solution in a tablet form, with 9 key nutrients not complexed in the original formulation "riding" piggy-back on the procaine molecules providing more and longer lasting procaine for optimizing and life extending the healthy cells, while repairing and rejuvenating the sick and damaged cells that cannot normally assimilate the much needed raw materials in order to function properly.
Ingredients: Procaine HCl, 100.0 mg
8 ingredients used to complex / stabilize and protect the Procaine HCl molecules for 6 to 8 hours, which also transports into the cells - a bonus in cell repair, energy and life extension:
Ascorbic acid, 50.0 mg
Citric acid, 25.0 mg
Ca Pantothenate, 25.0 mg
Niacin, 16.0 mg
Folic Acid, 0.4 mg
Biotin, 0.3 mg
Potassium, 11.0 mg
Magnesium, 20.0 mg
This patented process is the only process in the world that has achieved an improved, longer lasting 100% properly complexed procaine nutrient based formula in a convenient tablet! Ultra GH9 is not to be mistaken as a "mixed powdered" tablet (non-complexed and unprotected procaine HCl - providing less than an hour of benefits). The new patented compounding and bonding process of formulating Ultra GH9's PBN COMPLEX factor can take up to 3 days from start to tablets. Ultra GH9 first starts out as a liquid solution heated at the proper temperatures to form the important protective complex (GH Factor) needed to extend the procaine life within the body - bonding 9 protective nutriments to the procaine molecules, then uniquely dried for preparing the tablets. The end result is an advanced 100% Complexed Procaine Based Nutriment allowing all 100 mg of Procaine HCl per tablet to provide six to eight hours of benefits. That's up to six times more complexed procaine working longer to cleanse, feed and repair damaged cells, than the early original GH3 injectable using the same 100 mg of Procaine HCl. Procaine HCl a source of the "B" vitamin (para-amino benzoic acid) and DEAE (diethylaminoethanol), a precursor to the "B" vitamin choline. Procaine HCl is used because of the unique quality which the molecule exhibits, of being able to transfer through the damaged membranes of sick (diseased) cells. The procaine HCl increases the electrical potential of the plasma membrane and the other membranes of the cell as well as supplying these nutrients that are essential to initiate repairs and recovery as well as cell life extension. The use of properly complexed Procaine HCl has been documented for 50 years with many thousands of case histories of relief from just about every type of diseases associated with aging. "Basically, there is only one disease - Malfunction of the cells. Improve the functions of the cells, you improve every facet of your body. GH9 works on the cause not the symptoms. Symptoms disappear as the cause is remedied."
In lab experiments, the drug selegiline (Eldepryl aka Deprenyl) has been shown to increase the life expectancy of adult rats by 210 percent. Researchers suggest that tiny doses of selegiline may rescue brain cells from death in the event of trauma or disease. Depending upon future research results, selegiline may have a wide range of uses beyond the treatment of Parkinson's disease, the only condition for which it is now officially approved. There are other drugs currently under research as potential anti-aging treatments as well. These include substances known as alphaphenyltertiarybulylnitrone (PBN), which appears to improve memory and block free radical damage; centrophenoxine, which blocks the accumulation of waste products and toxic substances in the cells; growth hormone-releasing hormone (GRH) and insulin, two hormones that stimulate the production of human growth hormone; isoprinosine, an immune booster and nerve growth factor that shows some promise against Alzheimer's disease; and thymosins, hormones from the thymus gland that boost immune function and play a role in the endocrine system.
NATURAL LIFE EXTENDERS
There are a number of substances available that have properties that make them "natural life extenders":
- Coenzyme Q-10 protects the heart, increases tissue oxygenation, and is vital for many bodily functions. The liver has the highest level of Coenzyme Q-10 if any tissue. Since the liver is the main detoxifying organ of the body, optimal liver function is vital for minimizing damage to all the body's tissues.
- Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an adrenal hormone that enhances immune function. It has been found to help prevent and treat many of the disorders associated with aging. A form of DHEA, 7-Keto DHEA, is not converted into estrogen or testosterone in the body.
- Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) is beneficial for memory and mental ability, acting to increase alertness and focus. It may also enhance mood and vision.
- Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a derivative of the amino acid glycine. It boosts immune function and improves tissue oxygenation.
- Ginkgo biloba is an herb that has powerful antioxidant properties and that supplies oxygen to the brain cells, enhancing brain function.
- L-Carnitine, L-Glutamine, L-Methionine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Tyrosine, N-Acetyl-Cysteine (L-Cysteine), and L-Taurine are amino acids and related compounds that have various important anti-aging actions.
- Glutathione is an amino acid compound that is a valuable antioxidant and detoxifier. Cellular glutathione levels tend to drop by 30 to 35 percent with age; increasing glutathione, particularly in the liver, lungs, kidneys, and bone marrow, may have an anti-aging effect. Glutathione can be taken in supplemental form. Glutathione levels can also be increased by taking supplements of N-acetylcysteine, which is converted to glutathione in the body.
- Human growth hormone (HGH OR GH) is also known as somatotropin, is the hormone that regulates growth. Administered to older adults, it rebuilds muscle mass and reduces the amount of fat tissue, reversing changes that occur with aging. It is available only under the supervision of a health care provider.
- Lipoic acid is critical in glycolysis and in the Kreb's cycle, two complex biochemical processes essential for the generation of cellular energy. The liver relies on these processes to meet its large energy demands. Lipoic acid is used extensively in Germany to enhance liver function and treat diabetes.
- Melatonin is a natural hormone that acts as an antioxidant. Early in life, the body produces an abundant supply, but as we age, production steadily declines. In one laboratory experiment, mice given melatonin lived almost 1/3 beyond normal life expectancy. Melatonin may also help prevent cancer, counteract insomnia, and boost immunity.
- Morel, reishi, shiitake, and maitake mushrooms were touted by the ancient Chinese as superior medicines that give eternal youth and longevity. They prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, lower cholesterol, prevent fatigue and viral infections, and much more. They are found in supplement form as well as fresh.
- Pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5) keeps hair healthy, with little graying, and prevents premature hair loss. It is also very important for normal adrenal and immune function.
- Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is one of the B vitamins. It keeps skin healthy and delays wrinkles. In addition, the combination of PABA and dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) has been found to enhance brain function, immunity, and cellular regeneration.
- Pregnenolone is a naturally occurring hormone that may improve brain function, enhancing mood, memory, and thinking ability.
- Pycogenol is a powerful bioflavonoid and antioxidant.
- Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme that is a powerful free radical scavenger that protects the cells.
Nutritional products that act as cross-linking (AGE) inhibitors include Carnosine, Aminoguanidine, Metformin, Acarbose, and Pyridoxamine. Cross-linking breakers, or reversers, are not yet commercially available, but thiazolium, products such as ALT-711 (dimethyl-3-phenacyl-thiazolium chloride) and PTB (dimethyl-phenacyl-thiazolium bromide) are being tested with good results.
As people age, falls are all too common. Older adults are more likely to have weak muscles, poor vision, weaker legs, decreased sensation, or other medical conditions that make them more likely to fall easily, and with more troublesome consequences. They are more likely than younger people to take prescription medications, some of which can slow reflexes, decrease perception, and/or impair mobility - in so doing, increasing the danger of injury through an accidental fall. Physical injury is only one potential consequence of a fall for older adults, especially those who are frail to begin with. Recovery is often prolonged even after relatively minor falls, and this can lead to complications such as bedsores, greater muscle weakness, and increased susceptibility to infection. Keeping physically active is important for maintaining strength and coordination, and is one of the best defenses against such accidental injuries. It is also important to discuss with your health care provider or pharmacist the possible side effects of any medications you are taking.
Aging is not an illness, but it does increase one's chances of developing certain health problems. Constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, heart palpitations, heartburn and indigestion, and weight gain are some of the more common complaints that accompany aging. Detailed information on the causes of and treatments for many problems that commonly affect older people are listed below:Age spots
Alzheimer's Disease
Appetite, Poor
Arteriosclerosis/Atherosclerosis
Arthritis
Backache
Baldness
Bedsores
Blood Pressure Problems (Hypertension)
Blood Sugar Problems, Diabetes
Blood Sugar Problems, Hypoglycemia
Bursitis
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Cataracts
Circulation Disorders
Colitis
Constipation
Deafness
Depression
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diverticulitis
Dizziness
Dry Skin
Dyspepsia
Eye Disorders
Eyes, Dimness or Loss of Vision
Fractures
Glaucoma
Hair Loss
Hearing Loss
Heart Attack
Heart Disorders
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids (Piles)
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Hot Flashes (Power Surges)
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Insomnia
Malabsorption Syndrome
Malnutrition
Malnutrition, Underweight
Memory Problems
Menopausal Problems
Muscle Cramps
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Prolapse of the Uterus
Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis (Enlarged Prostate)
Senility (Senile Dementia)
Underweight
Weakened Immune System
Weight gain
Wrinkling of the Skin
AGING SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
Information for help with aging, the natural process of growing older.
Spirulina (Blue Green Algae) Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Spirulina is rich in chlorophyll, beta carotene, vitamins (including Vitamin B12), minerals, amino acids, DNA, RNA, and enzymes.Gotu Kola Powder, 100% Organic, 4 oz. Bulk
This herb rebuilds the energy reserves, and is useful after a nervous breakdown and to help prevent nervous breakdown.Sleep System - Full Magnet Mattress Pad & 2 Magnetic Pillow Pads
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This is the ultimate Magnetic Mattress Cover in magnet therapy for the whole body. Sleep System - Queen: Consists of 1 Mattress Pad - 520 Magnets. 58" x 75" (147 cm x 190 cm). 2 Pillow Pads - 32 Magnets in each. 15" x 19" (38 cm x 48 cm).Magnetic Earring 's, Black Pearl, 12500 Gauss, 1 pair
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Can keep your skin looking clean, clear, smooth, toned, hydrated and glowing with health. Can also reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage.Riviera Fashion Bracelet, Good Cheap Gift Idea's, 1 ea
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Japanese knotweed is a potent source of Resveratrol and has been used for the heart, liver and blood vessels.Lubri Joint, Inholtra Premium, 90 Gelcaps
Two forms of Glucosamine in this formula combine with Chondroitin to produce a powerful joint rebuilding effect, repairing the smooth rubber-like padding (cartilage) covering the ends of bones so painful inflammation does not occur.Colostrum Amazing Immune System Enhancer by C. M. Hawken Green Tea Super Antioxidant, Anti-Aging Formula, Certified Organic, 16 Tea Bags
Enjoy a cup of Green Tea Super Anti-Oxidant for anti-aging, to support the immune system and to rejuvenate the body.Macadamia Nut Oil, MacNut Oil, 100% Organic, 16 fl. oz. (474 ml)
Nature's Way MacNut Oil has zero net carbs, is ideal for low carb diets and endorsed as part of the popular book THE HAMPTONS DIET.Organic Rooibos Red Tea with Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Kosher, 20 Tea Bags, 1.6 oz.
Scientific studies show that Red Tea is naturally high in Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), an outstanding antioxidant. Red Tea contains very little tannin, a substance that is known to effect the metabolism by decreasing absorption of certain nutrients like iron and protein.Hair Regeneration Herb Tea, 100% Natural, Caffeine Free, 20 Tea Bags
Chinese medicine uses their blood circulation promoting, internal secretion regulating, liver and kidney nurturing, bacteria and fungus inhibiting properties to maintain hair growth and to fend off premature grey hair.Nattokinase for Circulatory Health, Vegetarian, 100 mg, 60 Vcaps
Natto has been consumed safely for thousands of years for its numerous health benefits. More recently, both clinical and non-clinical studies have demonstrated that Nattokinase supports heart health and promotes healthy circulation.OsteoBoron Bone and Joint Health, with 200mg Green Food Concentrates each, 90 Vcaps
Boron is an important trace mineral for bone and joint health throughout life, as well as for the development and maintenance of healthy bone density. NOW OsteoBoron is a superior form of Boron that has been the subject of clinical studies demonstrating its efficacy in the support of healthy joints.Rooibos Green Unfermented Extract Powder, 1.3 oz.
Recent studies have found that the unfermented green Rooibos tea contains even more antioxidants than Roobios Red tea because many valued antioxidants are destroyed in the fermentation process.Rooibos Red Tea Pure Extract Powder, 1.3 oz.
Since 1900, Red Tea has been treasured as an elixir for the mind, body and spirit.Organic Rooibos Red Tea, Kosher, 20 Tea Bags, 1.6 oz.
This is a great tasting tea - naturally sweet, 100% Organic, full bodied and extremely smooth. Just honest to goodness tea.Green Tea Tincture, 100% Organic Green Tea, Natural, 2 fl. oz
Green Tea inhibits cancer growth, kills cancer cells, lowers LDL cholesterol levels, inhibits abnormal clotting (reducing heart attack risks), burns calories, and prevents tooth decay!Rooibos Red Tea Tincture, African Red Tea, 2 fl. oz.
Studies conducted at the Institute for Science of Aging at AICHI Medical University in Japan termed Red Tea "an ANTI-AGING BEVERAGE," which can significantly help COUNTER THE AGING PROCESS.Vitamin C 1000 with Bioflavonoids, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 Vcaps
Vitamin C provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's' important enzyme systems. White blood cells utilize Vitamin C to help produce cytotoxic enzymes which they use to eliminate foreign matter.Glucosamine Sulfate (FlexMax), 750 mg, 80 Tabs
FlexMax glucosamine sulfate is preferred by people concerned about high blood pressure because it is processed with potassium chloride rather than sodium chloride (table salt) as found in other brands.Solid Bone for Bone and Muscle Strength, 500 mg, 60 Caps
This time-honored formula is used in Chinese medicine for its bone and muscle strengthening to maintain healthy, strong bones and muscles.NephroEase for Kidney Health, 100% Natural, 500 mg, 60 Caps
Used in Chinese medicine for its nutritive, brain nurturing, cardiotonic, diuretic, kidney tonifying, liver supporting, bone and muscle strengthening, spleen and kidney warming.Britemind Elder for Enhanced Brain Function, 100% Natural, 500 mg, 60 Caps
This time-honored formula is used in Chinese medicine to maintain healthy brain and mental functions, and sexual potency.Skin Formula, Antioxidant Skin Care System with Lipoic Acid, DMAE, Vitamin C Ester & Tocotrienol, 60 Caps
This antioxidant formula supports and enhances your body's natural defense mechanisms against free radical damage from the inside, where caring for your skin starts.Face Creme, Tissue Revitalizing, Antioxidant Skin Care System with Lipoic Acid, DMAE, Vitamin C Ester & Tocotrienol, 2 fl. oz.
Tissue Revitalizing Face Creme contains all four key ingredients, DMAE, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester and Tocotrienol, to rejuvenate your skin and reduce the signs of aging.Super Skin Serum, Antioxidant Skin Care System with Lipoic Acid, DMAE, Vitamin C Ester & Tocotrienol, 1 fl. oz.
Unique to Super Skin Serum is the healing power of beta glucan, a complex carbohydrate. Oat beta glucan, found in the bran part of the oat, stimulates renewal of skin cells and is used by burn surgeons worldwide to treat burn victims.Cocoa Butter, 100% Pure, 5 oz.
Cocoa butter is used in confections and in the manufacture of tobacco, soap, and cosmetics. By itself, it is used to improve skin elasticity and to reduce wrinkles.Joint & Hip Formula for Dogs and Puppies, Pet Vitamin Supplement Enriched with Glucosamine and Chondroitin, 8 fl. oz.
The Joint & Hip Formula for Dogs and Puppies ( Pet Vitamin / Supplement ) is an excellent source of Glucosamine, Chondroitin and calcium. Also provides Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Eicosapentanoic Acid (EPA), Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA), Salmon Oil (Essential Fatty Acids), Vitamin Enriched.Hyaluronic Acid Hydraplenish with MSM and BioCell Collagen, 60 Vcaps
Hydraplenish contains the patented BioCell Collagen II complex for healthy connective tissue and synovial fluid plus OptiMSM to support healthy hair.ENTROX, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, 500 mg, 90 Softgels
ENTROX is a unique dietary supplement derived from the seeds of the perilla plant, an herb native to Asia. It is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids (Alpha Linolenic Acid).3 In 1 Joint Formula, 90 Gelcaps
This powerful formula is the world's first product to support joint health in three distinct ways.Advanced Ginkgo Smart, 90 Gelcaps
Advanced Ginkgo Smart combines botanical extracts and phytonutrients to support memory, mental clarity, concentration, alertness & focus.Hyaluronic Acid Hydraplenish with BioCell Collagen, 60 Vcaps
Hydraplenish contains the patented BioCell Collagen II complex for healthy connective tissue and synovial fluid.Rogisen for Night Vision, 30 Caplets
Now there's a way to combat the effects of age on our vision - Rogisen. Rogisen is the premium, once-a-day caplet for good eye health. Rogisen consists of a proprietary blend of key vitamins, minerals, and other natural ingredients.Numovil, Memory Enhancer, 60 Tabs
Use Numovil Memory Enhancer daily tablets to fight memory decline and to supports mental focus. Numovil Memory Enhancer promotes circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the brain and overall brain health.Brahmi Powder (Bacopa Monniera), 100% Organic, 8 oz. Bulk
Nutritionally supports concentration, clarity and memory. Brahmi is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a brain and mind tonic.Ribonucleic Acid RNA Phytonutrient, Vegan, Approximately 86 Servings, 9.5 oz.
Ribonucleic Acid is responsible for building proteins and protein synthesis in the body.Procaine Ultra GH9 (Ultimate 9), 100 mg, 60 Caps
Procaine Ultra GH9 is the most trusted Anti-Aging THERAPY - of choice of the Rich & Famous in over 70 countries.Rooibos, 100% Natural, 350 mg, 60 Caps
Rooibos contains potent anti-oxidant and anti-ageing properties packed with selenium, vitamin A, C, E and magnesium.Sutherlandia (Sutherlandia frutescens), 300 mg, 60 Tabs
Sutherlandia powerfully assists the body to mobilize its own immunological physiological resources to cope with diverse physical, mental and chemical stressors.Alive! Whole Food Energizer Multi Vitamin & Mineral with Naturally Occurring Iron (No Iron Added), 180 Tabs
No other supplement contains more life-giving nutrients than ALIVE! It is better absorbed into your blood stream because its tablets disintegrate up to 5X faster than other leading brands.Liquid Multi Vitamin Concentrate Intra Oral Spray, 1 fl. oz.
CellFood Liquid Multi Vitamin has an absorption and assimilation rate of almost 20 times more than vitamin pill supplementation.Organic Goji Juice (Wolfberry Juice) Lycium Barbarum, 100% Natural, Kosher, 32 fl. oz.
Our organic Goji juice, also known as wolfberry juice, is a soothing yet powerful health promoting tonic.Acetyl L Carnitine Powder, Vegetarian Formula, 635 mg, 3 oz.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) is a stabilized form of the amino acid metabolite L-Carnitine and is utilized in the same manner in the body and it is the train that fats ride when it's time for them to go and be burned up for energy.L Carnitine Liquid Double Strength, 16 fl. oz.
NOW® L-Carnitine Liquid provides all of the extensive benefits of Carnitine in a highly absorbable liquid form. L-Carnitine Liquid is a non-essential amino acid that helps to maintain overall good health by facilitating the transfer of fatty acid groups into NOW® L-Carnitine 2X Liquid provides double (1g) the potency of some competing brands per serving size.7 Keto DHEA, Metabolite of DHEA, 25 mg, 90 Caps
7 Keto DHEA capsules Support the immune System and aid weight loss. A powerful antioxidant, 7 KETO DHEA aids fat metabolism and supports the production of lean muscle tissue.L-Carnosine (Super Carnosine), 500 mg, 90 Caps
L-Carnosine Protects & extends life of cells, proteins, DNA, lipids.L-Carnitine, 600 mg, 30 Caps
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is absorbed into the bloodstream more efficiently than L-Carnitine, passes more easily through cell membranes, and is utilized more efficiently in the mitochondria of the cell.Ultimate Matrix Multi Vitamin & Mineral, Female and Male Formula, 90 tabs
ULTIMATE MATRIX contains the optimum levels of 18 vitamins, 6 macro minerals, 5 micro minerals, and 72 trace minerals. To that we add one of two blends of herbal concentrates, Men's Herbal Co-Factors or Women's Herbal Co-Factors, according to your gender.Astragalus Immunity Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Help maintain normal functions of the liver, lung, kidney, stomach and heart, to boost energy, defer aging, detoxify, etc. To bolster white blood cells growth, support the immune systems, and to promote the effect of other herbs, and help reduce side effect of chemotherapy and radiation.Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng) Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
This tea is for general debility, fatigue, for pacifying the nerve system and nourishing the brain and for immunity support, energy, mental power, alertness.President's Super Energy Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
For normal cardiovascular, urological, neurological and sexual functions and for general immunity, longevity and sharp brain power, etc.Siberian Ginseng Root Vascutone Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Siberian Ginseng Root helps support the immune system, improve memory, endurance, vitality, and to balance hormone levels in male and female.Stamina Rhodiola Rosea Root Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Stamina Herb Tea is made of wild rhodiola rosea root and panax ginseng.Truman's Ginseng Power + 6 Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
This combination formula of Seven Ginsengs provides enhanced benefits to increase Energy and reduce fatigue.Jiaogulan Herbal Tea Premium Organic, 20 Tea Bags
Get all the benefits of jiaogulan with this remarkable healing Jiaogulan tea.Jiaogulan Tea Pills, 20 mg, 200 Pills
Each Jiaogulan tea pill contains the equivalent of approximately 20mg of standardized gypenisides.Chrysanthemum Tea, 20 Tea Bags
Chrysanthemum Tea is caffeine free and flavored with jasmine flower. Chrysanthemum tea has adenine, choline, vitamins A, B, amino acids, glycosides, volatile oil and more.Astragalus Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Astragalus root is used to stimulate the immune system and astragalus root improves adrenal gland function and digestion.Ashwagandha Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Ashwagandha root is said to improve physical energy, strengthen immunity and increase sexual activity.Rhodiola Defense, 500 mg, 60 Tabs
Rhodiola Defense is a formulated combinations of wild rhodiola extract and wild gymnadenia conopsea extract to assist in defending the body against fatigue, radiation, and hypoxia while enhancing brain power and endurance.Rhodiola Power, 350 mg, 60 Caps
This unique tonic is made from rhodiola extract for cerebral and cardiac vascular health. Its adaptogenic effect keeps the body in a biologically balanced state.Ester - C Instant Fizzy Vitamin C Drink Mix Powder, Punch Flavor, 1000 mg, (36) 0.3 oz. Packets
This excellent tasting fizzy Vitamin C drink mix is for Energy & Immune System Support, select orange, raspberry or cranberry flavor.ZiMAXX-Desire for Women, Botanical Non-Prescription Female Sexual Enhancer, 10 tabs
ZiMAXX-DESIRE is a new, breakthrough super-potent dietary supplement, effective in stimulating sexual activity without a prescription. Women report significant improvement on sexual relationship, sexual enjoyment, quality-of-life, and feelings of happiness.CoQ10, 400 mg, 60 Softgels
As an active contributor to all aspects of cellular function, CoQ10 has become universally regarded as one of the most vital nutrients ever made available to the public.Become Younger, by Dr. N. W. Walker, D. Sc. - Paperback
Gets you out of the rut to become younger today. Scores of aids to help, plus the philosophy necessary and plans for natural food meals.Maitake Mushroom, Certified Organic, 4 oz. dry weight
The Maitake Mushroom is not only the medicinal mushroom that leads as an anti-cancer agent specializing in breast and prostate cancers, but is also renown for it's ability to regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, and blood clots.
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You have questions about various health issues related to aging and therapies available. See the list above for specific disorders that are common with aging people.
You have age spots, freckles, or moles. It is important to be cautious and note any unusual changes in their appearance or size of skin discolorations. If in doubt, contact your health care provider or dermatologist.
You have or a family member are developing memory problems, consult with your health care provider. These may be early stages of various memory-related disorders such as Alzheimer's or dementia.
You or a family member has nutritional deficiencies, contact your health care provider or nutritionist about nutritional therapies.
You or a family member have signs or symptoms of circulatory disorders, immune function disorders, arthritis and/or osteoporosis, reproductive system problems (men and women), eye disorders, hearing loss, gastric disorders, depression or other mental issues, endocrine disorders, or any other unusual symptoms appear that need to be evaluated, consult with your health care provider.
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