Reverse Aging: Super Antioxidants

Many people have become obsessed with looking and feeling younger, including men and women since the age of 25. This deep desire to stay young has contributed to a multi-billion dollar industry in the anti-aging market. Although our economy in 2011 is in a serious crisis, people continue to seek lotions, potions, surgeries and injections in the hope of looking younger and staying energized. It is a known fact that we are living longer, aided by new nutritional and exercise information, medications, medical procedures, and technology, but who wants to live to be 100 years old “and” look and feel like they are 100? ? ? Now that’s a great question!

Some of the products and procedures used to combat aging are not accessible or desirable for some people for various reasons, such as: fear, lack of financial resources or pre-existing medical conditions and psychological problems that disqualify them as candidates. To explore other solutions, it’s a great idea to determine what causes aging or rapid aging in the first place. Speaking of “aging fast,” that’s one club you don’t want to be a member of. Rapid aging can be the result of genetics or living a lifestyle conducive to rapid aging. Some activities that contribute to this are: smoking, being overweight, drinking alcohol excessively, constant stress, lack of sleep and exercise, not absorbing adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, lack of water consumption, lack of internal and external moisture replacement and the biggest with new nutritional information is not to absorb high levels of antioxidants to fight free radicals that lead to aging.

A quick lesson on free radicals: Free radicals are the by-products generated when our body burns energy through metabolism or is invaded by carcinogens like: stress, pollution and cigarettes etc. They are damaged cells (missing electrons) that try to become normal by attacking normal cells (cells with intact electrons). Once in contact with normal cells, the normal cells become free radicals and spread throughout the body, causing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress leads to premature aging, cancer and other degenerative diseases.

As you may or may not be aware, our bodies really are a walking powerhouse. Every cell in our body has a small energy-generating chamber called the “mitochondrion.” Our fat cells may have around 2-3, our muscle cells have around 2,500, and skeletal cells have over 100 of thousands of them, as well as other major organs. In addition to aging us, free radicals will damage the cell membrane of mitochondria at a faster rate, causing them to become dysfunctional, degenerate, and die; as you already know, this is the Oxidative Stress process. Once the body is in oxidative stress mode, the following will take place if not reduced: signs of aging increase, we lose energy, brain functions slow, resulting in Parkinson’s disease and memory loss , the heart does not pump as hard, kidney function decreases, our muscles weaken and muscle mass decreases, as well as other major organs begin to degenerate in their performance.

Super Antioxidants is the secret solution. Antioxidants are molecules capable of stopping the oxidation of other molecules. Antioxidants end the chain reaction of free radicals by eliminating free radical intermediates (donate an electron) and stops further oxidation reactions. Antioxidants are found in fruits and vegetables that are high in ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or polyphenols such as: acai berries, oranges, blueberries, blackberries, and broccoli to name a few. These sources of antioxidants are excellent if grown organically without herbicides, pesticides, and if they are genetically modified; otherwise, it defeats the purpose of any attempt to get rid of free radicals. That being said, supplementation is the key to maximum absorption of the high dose of antioxidants we now need. The best super antioxidant supplements are: glutathione, pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ), coenzyme 10 (CoQ10), and ubiquinol. By taking these supplements together, you will regenerate, replace, restore, and create new, more powerful mitochondria.

glutathione – is a small protein that occurs naturally in the body if the necessary components are available. It works as an antioxidant and antitoxin; It slows the aging process, detoxifies the liver, strengthens the immune system, increases energy, allows for increased exercise, detoxifies the body, fights intracellular inflammation, and is essential for optimal brain function and neutralizes many types of free radicals. Investing in supplements that promote increased natural glutathione production will force your body to produce and absorb it just like it did when you were younger. These nutrients create synergy in promoting the body’s ability to manufacture and absorb glutathione, such as: calcium ascorbate, L-glutamine, milk thistle, N-acetylcysteine ​​(NAC), N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG), alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Quercetin and Cordyceps. These ingredients are found in MaxGXL and will dramatically increase your glutathione levels, with increases of up to 292%.

(PQQ)-pyrroloquinoline quinone – a micronutrient once known as a non-essential antioxidant. It was first discovered in 1979, but it was not immediately recognized as a vitamin. It has now been established as the first new vitamin discovered since 1948. This discovery was announced in the May 1, 2003 issue of the journal “Nature.” PQQ belongs to the B complex family of vitamins. PQQ acts as a cell signaling molecule that appears to initiate or optimize mitochondrial production. There are a number of compounds that fall into this category, such as: resveratrol from wine, quercetin found in many fruits and vegetables, and hydroxytyrosol from olive oil. When they are present, they interact with protein factors that can stimulate mitochondrial production called mitochondriogenesis, when necessary. Increases immune response, reproduction, skin health, and amino acid breakdown. The recommended dose is approximately 10 to 20 mg per day.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) it is a compound found naturally in the mitochondria and is also an antioxidant. It is involved in the manufacture of the molecule (ATP) adenosine triphosphate. ATP is the cell’s main source of energy and controls several of our biological processes, such as the production of proteins and the contraction of our muscles. The benefits of CoQ10 are: neutralizes free radicals, increases energy, improves the immune system; therefore, it helps prevent heart disease, heart failure, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, breast cancer, diabetes, periodontal (gum) disease, and other degenerative diseases. The recommended dose is approximately 100 mg per day if you are under 40 and 200 mg per day if you are over 40.

Ubiquinol It is the reduced and active form of Coenzyme Q10. For people over the age of 40, or those affected by chronic illnesses, ubiquinol is likely to be more beneficial as the body’s ability to produce CoQ10 and convert it to ubiquinol has been diminished. Ubiquinol is more bioavailable than CoQ10; therefore, your dose may be lower. The recommended dose is approximately 50 to 100 mg per day.

Note: Always consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a chronic condition such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or any major organ problem, as the supplement may affect the medication you are currently using.