By maintaining a healthy lifestyle which includes being physically active on a regular basis, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and eating a healthy diet that contains whole foods such as grains, fruits and vegetables, seafood, and adding targeted nutritional supplements, you may be helping yourself to look younger than your years. While it is recommended to get your nutrients from food, sometimes you may be lacking in certain areas or you may want to boost other areas, high-quality supplements from a reputable source can come in handy with this.
We came across the following list on © 2021 Newsmax written by Lynn Allison and thought that it was well worth the share, regarding 6 popular supplements that may help in your anti-aging quest.
- Curcumin. According to Eat This, Not That!, the yellow compound found in turmeric, activates proteins that help combat cellular damage and promote longevity. It also helps relieve inflammation in the body which contributes to chronic disease. Use curcumin in supplement form or in cooking. While no official dosages have been established, according to Healthline, between 500 to 2,000 milligrams of turmeric extract is usually recommended.
- EGCG. Alicia Galvin, RD, says epigallocatechin gallate or EGCC, is a “polyphenol concentrated in green tea.” Galvin adds that it helps cells cleanse away toxins. Studies also found that consuming EGCC encourages weight loss. A single cup of green tea contains between 50 to 100 milligrams of EGCC.
- Coenzyme Q10. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a leading integrative cardiologist and author of “Reverse Heart Disease Now”, tells Newsmax that CoQ10 sparks energy production in every cell of your body including your heart. “I’ve had patients who thought their energy decline was due old age but after taking CoQ10, they literally felt 10 years younger.” His recommendation is at least 100 milligrams daily. If you are on statin drugs, you may want to increase this amount as your body stops making CoQ10 when on this medication.
- Omega-3 fatty acids. Tara Collingwood RD., aka “The Diet Diva,” a leading nutritionist from Orlando, says that omega-3’s can help reduce inflammation and may improve brain and heart health. She recommends 1000 mg. containing a combined DHA/EPA supplementation taken daily.
- Calcium. “If you are not getting at least two sources of calcium-rich foods daily, such as 8 oz. milk, 6 oz. yogurt, 1.5 oz. cheese or a serving of a calcium-fortified beverage, then I recommend taking a calcium supplement to preserve bone density,” says Collingwood. A recent study revealed that calcium can reduce the risk of total fractures of the vertebrae. Since this mineral is a bulky nutrient, multivitamins seldom have the recommended daily intake of 500 to 700 milligrams.
- Resveratrol. Fight aging from the inside out by adding resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, red fruits, and peanuts, to your daily diet. “Resveratrol may promote longevity by activating genes called sirtuins,” says Galvin, according to Eat This, Not That! “This doesn’t mean you can drink red wine and not age, but as a supplement, resveratrol can be very effective.” Most supplements contain between 250 to 500 milligrams.
