Anti Aging Supplements – Better Early Than Late

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There has been a new study done by the Institute of Aging in Florida that showed that anti aging supplements are more effective when given earlier in life (mid-life) vs. later in life.  DUH!  But let’s explore this further…

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Rate Your Anti Aging Supplements

Here’s a chance to rate your anti aging supplements and help out a Princeton student at the same time.

There’s a new Drug rating site and they need some help with their anti aging supplement section. Ajibike Lapite approached me and asked if my readers would help him rate some of their anti aging supplements.

Here’s a little more information about the site and the program, but if you’d like to just go and start rating, go here:

RateADrug Anti Aging Supplements

RateADrug calls itself the user’s guide to prescription drugs and supplements. In truth, this self-proclaimed entirely encompasses the website’s purpose. Through user surveys that analyze the benefits of particular prescription drugs and supplements, the side effects of these prescription drugs and supplements, and changes in result to beginning these medical treatments, RateADrug forms comparison charts that show which medication (in a certain category) is more beneficial than the other. This is the case in regard to cancer, nausea, and cell health and anti-aging treatments.

Over 10,000 surveys have been completed for over 9,000 prescription drugs and supplements for 150 classes of medications/supplements, this number is significantly growing on a daily basis. On a rotating basis, RateADrug has a PPREP internship program for high school seniors and undergraduates with medical school aspirations. These students have a four month rotation and collect at least 100 surveys. These students hail from Princeton University, Cornell University, University of Chicago, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and other top schools. Along with these surveys comes research that each intern handles in regard to each focus (cancer, nausea, etcetera).

One recent Princeton University intern is doing research on cell health and anti-aging treatment. Ajibike Lapite’s research not only shows ground-breaking results in the field of cell health and ati-aging medication, but also evaluates the efficacy and efficiency of certain popular treatments such as Botox, Green Tea, and even Human Growth Hormone. In addition, Ajibike is required to search for alternative treatments to add to the number of supplements being surveyed under the category of cell health and anti-aging treatment.

RateADrug allows for individuals to evaluate their current medication, compare conventional and alternative treatments, and allows for patients to receive information about their medication without the bias of drug companies. Through the comments of other users and table results of drug efficiency, individuals can truly come to see how safe and useful a certain medication is, and in addition these individuals know what side effects or benefits to expect.

Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned within this post or posts it may lead to are my affiliate links and in such case I will get compensated for recommending those products.

Can Anti Aging Supplements Help Other Problems?

We all know that many anti aging supplements can help with diseases associated with aging, such as heart problems, Alzheimers, cognitive function, etc.  But can they help with other ailments not associated with aging?

Unfortunately, a family member was recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.  I immediately went on the internet to look up alternative therapies and to my surprise, many of the supplements I already take were on the list of supplements to try for Multiple Sclerosis.

Those not familiar with MS should know that it generally starts in younger people, between the ages of 20-40.  Some of the recommended supplements (this varies of course, depending on the individual) include:

• Fish Oil
• Coenzyme Q10
• Curcumin/Turmeric
• Magnesium
• Selenium
• Calcium
• Zinc
• Vitamins C, E, B12 and D3

And of course, the same things I always preach -  a healthy diet high in antioxidants, lots of exercise, plenty of sleep.

The one thing I forgot about in all my research on anti aging was that a lot of the studies done on supplements were for helping with other diseases, not anti aging.  The anti aging properties of some of these supplements were a by-product or discovery of the study itself.

It’s good to know that many of the supplements associated with anti aging are generally good for you whether help with aging is your goal or not.

CoenzymeQ10- Do You REALLY Know the Benefits?

This is a continuation in the series Should You Take Anti Aging Supplements?.

Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10, has been around a while and no doubt you’ve heard about it’s heart healthy benefits. If you are over the age of 40 or are taking a statin drug, CoQ10 simply MUST be a part of your supplementation program. Here are a few basics about this anti aging supplement and some new facts, too. Read more

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