Free Radical Damage and the Theory of Aging

Since 1950s, scientists have been looking at cellular damage called oxidation, the so called free radical damage. It is believed that free radicals are responsible for premature aging, chronic disease, and possibly cancer. Free radicals come from pollutants and chemicals in air, water, and foods, from byproducts of metabolism of pathogens like bacteria or parasites, from normal metabolism waste of the body, from exercise….and more.

There are things we can do to minimize impact of free radical damage such as installing a water filter, a shower filter, and an air purifier, purchasing organically grown produce and choosing free range, organic products of animal origin if you eat meat, or managing stress.

We also know that the body has one major strategy to cope with free radical damage called antioxidants. You may have been told again and again to eat more colorful fruits and vegetables or nuts and seeds to increase  your antioxidant intake. Perhaps you are already taking a single vitamin or a multivitamin.

Antioxidants are the soldiers that quench free radicals. They like to work together, so eating a variety of foods that are high in antioxidants is prudent.

One of the most potent antioxidants is the OPC constituent in some purple plants. OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidin. OPCs are found in blueberries, red grapes, red wine, or marine pine bark. OPCs in red wine are the reason why your doctor may recommend drinking it. OPCs have gotten a lot of press over the last few years and research about their benefits abounds. Suffice is to say that OPCs can tackle over 60 free radicals at one time while other antioxidants like Vitamin C can only work with a few. And because we hardly meet our antioxidant need through diet, in order to fight the free radical damage we face, while our environment has never been more toxic, consider a daily supplement of an OPC. The most effective of OPCs is isotonic

Nutrametrix Isotonix OPC-3

Human Growth Factor

We now understand that hormone production is integral in the prevention of many age related health issues. HGH, or human growth hormone, is the master hormone that drives the growth and development of the body. It causes the liver to produce powerful insulin-like growth factors (IGF), which contribute to the maintenance of lean body mass and the health of the body’s vital organs. HGH-secreting cells of the pituitary gland do not die and continue to make significant amounts of natural growth hormone.

As we age, pituitary gland is not stimulating production of HGH, so less HGH circulates through the body. HGH has been considered one of the secrets of youth and thus used extensively by celebrities to enhance youthful appearance and function. HGH is expensive and not available to an average person, and the injections can be dangerous. However, what is safe and affordable to do instead is to provide nutrients that nourish and optimize the pituitary gland so that it continues to secrete your own HGH. Here are some products that do just that. Please read all science and ingredients and discuss these with Kasia or your current health provider. As always, check all the ingredients if you have any food allergies. Nutrametrix line carries the following products that contain nutrients for HGH:

Nutrametrix Prime Secretagogue (HGH Enhancer)

Nutrametrix Prime Factor for Men – Human Growth Factor Formula

Nutrametrix Prime Factor for Women – Human Growth Factor Formula

Supplements Designed for  Anti-Aging

Prime Line of Nutrametrix has been designed for specific needs of the baby-boomer generation and older. Here are examples of particular combinations of nutrients that target specific ailments related to aging. Please read science and ingredients of the products of interest to you to understand better what they do and check for any warnings, and always read labels if you have food allergies.

Menopause:   Female Support Formula

Vision:            Isotonix Vision Support Formula

Hearing:         Prime Hearing (Tinnitus & Ear Health Formula)

Sleeping:        Prime Dreamz

Joints:             Isotonic Joint Support Formula; Glucosatrin

Bones:             Prime Balance: Bone Maintenance Formula

Libido:            Prime Female Libido Formula; Performance Formula for Men

Prostate:         Prime Prostate Defense Formula

For those that smoke, grill, fry their foods and eat sweets: Prime AGE Defense Formula

Skin care:       Cellular Laboratories; Timeless Prescription