Molecular biologist and ultramarathon runner Dr. Andrews shares his tips on how to slow aging.
The future of antiaging is nigh with minds like Bill Andrews, Ph.D., and Isagenix Founder and Master Formulator John Anderson on the scene of telomere biology research.
Telomeres are non-coding sequences of repetitive DNA at the end of chromosomes that are linked to human lifespan — and Dr. Andrews and Anderson are seeking out natural compounds that will turn on expression of telomerase, an enzyme that restores the length of telomeres.
Keeping telomeres long by reversing age-related shortening can potentially slow the onset of poor health and increase human lifespan.
However, as we await the latest developments in antiaging strategies such as inducing telomerase activity, there are a few lifestyle changes we can make to slow down telomere shortening as much as possible.
In our interview with Dr. Andrews, a molecular biologist who has studied aging at a molecular level for more than 15 years, he shared seven of the best known ways science knows of now to slow down telomere shortening to live longer:
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Getting enough vitamin D may help keep your weight in check and your heart healthy.
Dr. Michael Holick of Boston University Medical Center says he’s “just one of the many scientists” exploring vitamin D, but he easily can be considered the world’s foremost authority on the sunshine vitamin.
In the 1970s, it was Dr. Holick who first isolated the major circulating form of vitamin D in plasma, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, as well as the active form produced by the kidneys.
He was also one of the first scientists to warn the medical community about the potential implications of widespread vitamin D insufficiency. When asked about the prevalence of low vitamin D status, he answers that it’s the “most common medical condition in the world, believe it or not.”
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Three critical steps for maintaining muscle are strength training, quality protein, and vitamin D and coQ10 supplementation.
Aging is characterized by a decline in muscle mass, or sarcopenia, that nearly doubles at ages 60 and on because of a gradual, accelerating decrease in basal metabolic rate and energy levels combined with increased weakness and frailty. These outcomes only lead to less physical activity creating further reductions in lean body mass replaced by fat mass.
Statistics show that within the next few decades the population of people ages 60 and older is expected to nearly double. Because sarcopenia has a powerful influence on the body’s metabolism and health, one of the most important factors in keeping and staying healthy is preserving skeletal muscle mass and strength.
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Cutting sodium intake is made easier with a few simple strategies and Isagenix products.
By now you’ve probably seen the news headlines and heard the statistics: One in three adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, or nearly 75 million people ages 20 and older. The Institute of Medicine has urged for implementation of strategies to cut sodium in foods nationwide to help prevent an estimated 100,000 deaths from heart disease annually.
In addition, Time reports that a collaborative study between University of California, University of San Francisco, Stanford University and Columbia University, showed that if Americans reduced sodium to recommended levels per day, it could be enough to save the between $10 million and $24 million in hypertension-related healthcare costs every year.
Sodium’s association with high blood pressure is well known. However, sodium also plays a large role in keeping you healthy. It’s important to know how to strike the right balance.
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Adults can act as role models to encourage children to eat right and stay active.
Childhood obesity continues to be a major health problem and is increasing at an alarming rate. A few decades ago it was uncommon to see an overweight or obese child, whereas today, it is much more common and becoming more so every year.
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one out of every seven children, or 15 percent of children in the U.S., are overweight or obese. In fact, over the last three decades, the rate of obesity has more than doubled for preschool children and adolescents, and more than tripled for elementary school-age children.
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- No other nutrient makes more of an impact on health than water.
Life as we know it cannot exist without water. Every biochemical reaction in our cells depends on water. Water is needed to maintain cell structures, enable protein production, and enables all our enzymes to function. It facilitates the flow of nutrients into cells and allows waste to flow out. Every available space in and between cells in the body is aqueous.
The human body is made up of about 70 to 75 percent water. It requires water for proper digestion, transport of nutrients, nutrient metabolism, and elimination of toxins. The brain itself is made up of about 85 percent water, which it requires for proper cognitive function and memory. The body also uses water to maintain cardiac output, heart rate and blood pressure.
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Isagenix products help athletes cross finish lines with winning nutritional advantages.
When winning is on the line, make sure nutrition is on your side. Athletes faced with the pressure of regular workouts and performance have increased nutritional needs, especially when it comes to protein.
With Isagenix products, athletes can gain an edge. These step-by-step guidelines are full-proof for helping strength and endurance athletes meet performance goals.
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Keeping blood pressure under control is made easier with a few simple lifestyle changes.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 73 million people in the U.S., and is one of the major causes of heart attack and stroke. Because too many people have the condition without knowing it, according to the American Heart Association, it is often called “the silent killer.” The good news is that you can make lifestyle changes to help maintain healthy blood pressure and eliminate certain risk factors for the condition.
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Living heart healthy can be easier with Isagenix products.
Today, on Go Red For Women day, our hearts go out to all those who’ve lost a grandmother, mother, wife, or daughter to heart disease or stroke.
American Heart Month has been officially kicked off—recognizing heart disease as the No. 1 killer in the U.S. (and stroke as No. 3)—and we’re drawn once again to encourage you to get regular exercise, eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight.
These are all vital components for protecting your heart. This is a time to share the ways to reduce risk of heart disease and stroke – a time to help save lives.
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Healthy aging depends on protection against oxidative damage.
When we use the term “free radicals” we’re not discussing the kind that listen to hardcore punk and paint graffiti on public property, but the kind that wreak havoc of all sorts on your body. As we get older, ultimately what slowly ruins our health, in fact, is the damage from free radicals, or oxidation.
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