The aging process CAN be slowed down, afterall!
When we think about the term “aging”, we tend to just think about generally getting older. We don’t necessarily go straight to thinking about which anti-aging supplements are best for us.
We see it as a natural process, which is inevitable, continuous and which we are unable to slow down or reverse.
However, this is not necessarily true!
Of course, aging is a natural and inevitable process, but modern science and research suggest that by targeting the biological processes that take place inside our bodies, there really are certain things we can do to “slow down” the process.
Before we look at my top anti-aging supplements (which I have actually tested myself!), let’s take a look at how and why we actually age.
This article was written as part of a gifted collaboration with Wellology.
The basics of aging
There are three different ways in which one can “age”.
Chronological age – Obviously, this is completely inevitable and we cannot reverse our age in years. However, as our chronological age increases, so do our chances of developing health problems.
Biological age – This is all about the changes that happen to our organs, bones and everything physical within our bodies. Personally, I am not sure of my own biological age, but I am pretty sure that given all my health issues, my biological age is unlikely to be the same as my chronological age (currently, 33).
The cells within our bodies are constantly regenerating and replicating, and our decisions can affect our cell function and health in a positive or negative way.
As we get older, there are errors that happen when our cells try to replicate, which results in “aging”. Our lifestyle, diet, habits, exercise efforts and genetics therefore have a direct impact on our biological age.
This is why living the healthiest life we can is so important! It can literally add or take away years of our lives.
Anti-aging supplements can help to boost the strength and reproductive energy of these cells.
Psychological age – Have you ever heard the saying, “they are young at heart”? This can actually mean more than you might realise. Your psychological age is based on how you feel, act and behave. If a 17 year old is quite mature in the ways in which they behave, they may be told that they have an older psychological age. However, if a 70 year old still works and loves to have fun, they may be told that they have a younger psychological age.
What exactly is meant by “anti-aging”?
When we think of the term “anti-aging”, many of us automatically take our minds straight to negative thoughts of fraudulent vendors and fake promises.
Thankfully, much more research has been done in recent years on the benefits of these anti-aging supplements and medicines. As a result, such products are now more widely accepted as being able to positively affect the aging process.
Anti-aging products in the scientific community actually refers to the “early detection, prevention, and treatment of age-related diseases.”
By doing the above, you can actually prevent or cure certain age-related diseases and illnesses, which could have potentially been fatal.
For example, I have been testing out the three anti-aging supplements by Wellology, which I have written about in this article.
One of the supplements in particular is extremely beneficial to my own biological health, as I suffer from Heart Failure and Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
Phyto-Cell Resveratrol – Quercetin & Grape Seed Extract by Wellology is proven to boost mitochondrial function, provides a healthy inflammatory response and improves cardiovascular performance (among many other things).
The grapeseed extract in this product also includes healthy compounds that can help support cardiovascular health.
Taking this supplement, in addition to living a healthy lifestyle can potentially prevent my heart health from worsening – meaning that I will live a longer life.
The Superior Anti-Aging Collection from Wellology
* NOTE: If you are on any other medications or supplements, please check with your doctor before taking these supplements *
Phyto-Cell Resveratrol – Quercetin & Grape Seed Extract
Wellology’s Phyto-Cell formula supplement contains trans-resveratrol, which can help with preventing health issues to do with:
- Blood pressure
- Neurodegenerative diseases (by helping to prevent neurotoxicity)
- Cancer (by neutralising free radicals)
- Type 2 diabetes (supports healthy insulin response and protects from glucose toxicity)
- Obesity and inflammation
- Cholesterol (via blocking cholesterol oxidation and reducing LDL)
- Cardiovascular health (by reducing inflammation and improving ventricular health)
Resveratrol stimulates the genes that repair and support cell functions. This makes it significantly beneficial in anti-aging, as it encourages youthful gene expression.
The gene activation in Resveratrol can also help with improving sleep and having more energy.
Quercetin is a “master bioflavonoid” (the natural colour pigment in fruit and vegetables).
This pigment can boost your inflammatory response – resulting in better heart health, and boosts neurological health.
The final main ingredient in this supplement is grapeseed extract, which includes polyphenols which help to support heart health, protect against oxidation and help the division and replication of our cells.
Bio-Gene Nad+ Pterostilbene
This fantastic anti-aging supplement promotes cellular defence and repair – helping to prevent or slow down those errors in cell replication and regeneration that I mentioned earlier.
NAD+ promotes cellular defence and repair. It is an essential coenzyme, which is actually found in every cell in your body. NAD+ also helps to convert nutrients into energy.
As we get older, NAD+ in our body reduces. Our lifestyle (committing to intense exercise, having a low immune system and poor sleep) can influence how fast NAD+ declines.
This supplement also encourages a young cognitive function and combats general fatigue – making this supplement very beneficial to those suffering from neurological health problems.
I suffer from Fibromyalgia, so this supplement is very helpful with my alertness and feeling more awake when I wake up!
Bio-gene & nicotinamide riboside
The compound nicotinamide riboside, which is found in the Wellology Bio-Gene, helps to increase levels of NAD+ in our bodies.
This is important, as I mentioned before that levels of NAD+ decrease with age.
Nicotinamide boosts healthy cell energy and cell metabolism by activating sirtuins.
Sirtuins are proteins, which help regulate homeostasis and keep our cells in balance.
This compound also improves the production and function of mitochondria, which provides us with the energy we need to be in full health.
Wellology state the following on their website:
“Trials have shown that adults receiving 250 mg of nicotinamide riboside a day experienced a 40% increase in NAD+ levels after 30 days (NPJ Aging Mech Dis). Pre-clinical studies demonstrate that increasing NAD+ also supports healthy metabolic and cognitive function (Neurobiol Aging).”
Pterostilbene
The powerful antioxidant, Pterostilbene is a polyphenol, which can be readily be found in plants, such as blueberries.
Pterostilibene is believed to:
- Benefit weight management
- Reduce oxidative stress
- Reduce inflammation
- Increase brain health
- Improve insulin sensitivity
CoQ10 Ubiquinol+ Kaneka
One of the great things about this anti-aging supplement is that it contains Ubiquinol, rather than Ubiquinone.
Ubiquinol is up to EIGHT TIMES more absorbable by the body than Ubiquinone – meaning that you are able to take a lower dose in order to gain the same effect.
Ubiquinol also does the following:
- Protects against oxidative stress
- Protects against free radicals
- Acts as an extremely powerful antioxidant
- Encourages healthy weight management by helping to convert carbohydrates and fats into energy
The strong antioxidant properties in CoQ10 is beneficial in protecting important proteins needed by our bodies.
Much like NAD+, CoQ10 is also found in every cell in your body.
It is a nutrient, which is vital for a healthy mitochondrial function, cardiovascular health and encouraging healthy LDL cholesterol levels.
CoQ10 is also a significant contributor to 95% of our body’s energy production and can thus help to boost productivity.
What is Wellology all about?
The products formulated by Wellology specifically “target the scientific reasons why our body & cells age.”
Wellology has a strong focus on helping people to live longer and healthier lives by providing next-generation products, which optimise the body’s internal biological and chemical processes.
All of their anti-aging supplements are formulated using the latest scientific research on anti-aging, using organic, vegan and non-GMO ingredients.
They use pioneering formulas to help our body and mid to perform to the best of its ability.
If you would like to know more, you can get in touch with the lovely Wellology team in the following ways:
Web: www.wellologyco.com
Email: info@wellologyco.com
Instagram: @wellology_co
Images by: Sarah Lucia
