What Has Antiaging Research Taught Us So Far?

Antiaging research has come a long way. And if we have still to find the source to stop ageing altogether, we can single out from the bad practices those that are a major factor in preventing premature aging. As the great comedian George Burns said, we can’t stop getting older but we don’t have to be old.

So let’s go though a brief summary of what antiaging research has taught us.

Balanced Diet and Exercise Regularly

Probably the most important factor to keep us young and in good health is to have a balanced diet along with regular exercise routine. Fruits and vegetables along with white meats are recommended at least with eight glasses of water daily. There is absolutely no need for strict diets, unless you have a special condition and your doctor recommends you one. You can eat anything you choose if it is done moderately and using your common sense.

Antiaging research shows that, with age, the body looses its sharp immune system and fast metabolism due to which we must do all we can to help it by taking supplements such as antioxidants, which combat free radicals and boost our immune system. Vitamins are also indicated by antiaging research as part of our daily intake in order to improve our immune system and metabolism.

External Use of Antiaging Creams

Antiaging research taught us the extremely important use of antiaging creams such as those that carry sun protection. The sun is the number one enemy of your skin and can cause premature antiaging when we expose yourself to direct sunlight for more than couple of hours a day without protection.

Other antiaging creams are those that fight wrinkles, provide moisture and remove damaged cells from the surface. There are also serums and vitamins, which can be applied directly to the skin providing instant boost and glow.

Other Important Antiaging Agents

Laughter is the best remedy to stay healthy and young, research proved that as well. Try and relax, enjoy life and laugh as much as possible you will have less wrinkles in the process.

Stress has always an important factor that ages people overnight, fighting with it can create health problems and/or premature antiaging. Stay positive and focus on the good things life has to offer and you will enjoy the benefits of being healthy as well as look young.

Age is only a number, which no one needs to know but you.








Foods To Help In The Anti Aging Process

For thousands of years, individuals have been in search for the elusive fountain of youth. One such famous search was conducted by Ponce de Leon in the early 1500’s


The mythical legend spoke of miraculous waters and those that drank from this fountain would never age but would maintain the beauty of youth. The water was never found and so the fountain of youth remained just a legend.

Despite the fact that this miraculous water was never located, the quest for a miraculous anti aging elixir that would maintain our youthfulness has not been quenched. Today, many products and procedures claim to reverse or slow down the aging process. These products and procedures include natural remedies, creams, injections and plastic surgery.

However, the most natural of all substances may be found in the foods that we eat. These foods may be the natural solution to help in the anti aging process. These foods can be broken down into two basic categories. Those categories include fruits and vegetables.

Fruits

Certain fruits have shown promising results in the anti aging process. Those fruits include apples, strawberries, grapes and raspberries. Researchers have discovered that these particular fruit products contain ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is a nature’s natural insect repellent found in various plants

Through the benefits of a daily diet of these fruits, this specific acid has demonstrated the capacity to hinder the growth of tumors within the body. This hindrance of tumor growth is accomplished by the ability of the acid to minimize the enzymes, within the body, that are utilized by mutated cancer cells.

Other fruits that contain valuable anti aging ingredients are cantaloupe, peaches and apricots. These fruits contain antioxidant properties known as lycopene. These antioxidants guard the body's cells from damage caused by free radicals. Additionally these fruits have demonstrated their effectiveness in protecting certain organs of the body. These organs include the heart, bladder and skin.

Additionally, a fruit that can aid in the anti aging process of the skin is the apple. Initial testing has indicated that apples stimulate the production of collagen. The production of collagen is necessary for the skin to maintain its elasticity which can minimize the wrinkling of the skin.

Vegetables

Some vegetables have also demonstrated their ability to fight the anti aging process. Vegetables such as carrots, spinach and sweet potatoes have also demonstrated antioxidant capabilities.

One other group of vegetables, when eaten, that has demonstrated their effectiveness in blocking the production of particular enzymes. These anti aging vegetables include soybeans and alfalfa sprouts. The substance found in these vegetables is known as genistein. Genistein inhibits the production of enzymes that have been identified as stimulants that activate the cancer genes.