Anti Aging Supplements

Supplements play an important role in making you look and feel younger.  There are many anti-aging supplements on the market today and option varies widely as to their effectiveness and to any possible health hazards.  Anti aging supplements are known to work in different ways in combating the aging process.

Supplements containing DHEA (Dehydroepiandorsterone) is believed to slow down the aging process, increase your sex drive, and assists in removing fat from the body.  DHEA is also being tested for its ability to prevent and fight certain types of cancer.  Scientists believe that the human body production of DHEA peaks at around 25 years of age and by the age of 80 it has dropped to less that 10 percent of that amout.  It is often referred to as the Anti-Aging Hormone because specific DHEA receptors are found in cells throughout the human body.

Research on DHEA is still ongoing and the positive effects can be highly beneficial you should also consider the possible side effects prior to starting any type of hormonal anti-aging therapy.  Some research has shown that DHEA can damage the liver and may be harmful to the prostate gland.

Phytonutrients found naturally in fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of cancer because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.  Aspirin was originally extracted from the bark of the White Willow Tree and is now synthetically produced has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.  Taxol was initially extracted from the Pacific Yew Tree and is the number one drug used for treating Cancer.

Diindolylemthane is another Phytonutrients found in vegetables such as Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kale and Brussels sprouts used in the treatment of cancers caused the Human Papilloma Virus.  The National Cancer Institute of the United States is testing this compound in the treatment of prostate, lung, colon, and cervical cancers.  Phytonutrients is believed to be destroyed by cooking and by modern food processing techniques.  For this reason only fresh uncooked Phytonutrients should be consumed.... Anti Aging Supplement ... Continue