The facts about aging

General healthDecember24

The number of people aged 60+ is estimated to double by 2050. From 1 billion in 2019 to 2.1 billion by 2050. Do you worry about aging and all that comes with it? No wonder, since it brings many challenges to our lives. Have you tried to do something to slow down, or reverse this inevitable process? Perhaps you’ve tried cosmetics, anti-aging serums, or even specific medical treatments?

If you did - congratulations on taking action to improve your health and longevity. But you’ve most likely realized that these methods only get you so far, and they’re nowhere near as effective as their marketing wants you to believe.

Well, here’s the truth about aging:

It’s a physiological process when the organism slows down its biological functions, resulting in a lowered ability to regenerate and adapt. It is deeply related to oxidative stress, during which a large amount of toxic “free radicals” are produced.

Their amount significantly impacts our body, increasing damage and pathological conditions often linked to aging. It is believed that oxidative stress is responsible for:

· inflammatory diseases (arthritis, vasculitis, adult respiratory disease syndrome)

· ischemic diseases (heart diseases, strokes)

· neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, muscle dystrophy)

You may wonder if these diseases are an inevitable part of aging…

Or if there’s a way out. Doctors often preach the importance of antioxidants, and it’s for a good reason. Antioxidants help counteract the negative effects of oxidative stress and nourish our body from the inside out. Plus, they are often found in plants and fruits so they don’t have to be crazy expensive or hard to come by.

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