Why The Body Ages And How We Can Stop It
There is a commonly shared belief that aging as we get older is inevitable. However, we don’t ascribe to that belief here at Well Theory. Aging is a term that too often denotes frailty, cognitive decline, wrinkles, sarcopenia and other issues. None of these are mandatory simply because time passes. We believe in functional and vital living, no matter how many years have passed since you were born.
We understand that there are functions within the body that tend to slow down over the years, but if we can recognize them and work to support them, then we hope to reduce the negative associations with getting older.
Let’s dive into some of the reasons behind the body’s aging process.
WHY DOES THE BODY AGE?
It may seem unfair that as we get older, our bodily functions begin to slow down and we display physical traits that reflect our years. Across all species, the variance in lifespan is drastic, but not one species has cracked the code on living forever.
However, we are able to now recognize certain processes within the human body that can lead to the side effects most people associate with aging.
Deregulated nutrient sensing can pose risk for your cellular energy production. When your cells are constantly processing an excess of certain nutrients, as is the case with diabetes and obesity (excessive glucose and fructose), then you can reduce their ability to grow, create cellular energy and carry out their regular processes.
Cellular energy production is reliant on mitochondrial health. However, as your body converts oxygen and food into energy, it can naturally create reactive oxygen species (ROS), commonly referred to as free radicals. These free radicals can wreak havoc on cell health and on your DNA. If the body has more free radicals than it is capable of neutralizing through antioxidants, it will enter into oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress alone is quite damaging, but can lead to chronic inflammation which contributes to a number of “age-related” diseases like arthritis, cancer, dementia and more.
You can assist your cells through their maintenance and repair processes by placing an appropriate amount of stress on them. This can be achieved through methods like intermittent fasting.
These are just some of the reasons we begin to show and feel our age over the course of a lifetime. However, there are ways we can increase our longevity and the health of our cells.
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Berberine helps combat aging by increasing AMPK activation, helping your cells achieve energy homeostasis. Studies have shown that this supplement also increases your insulin sensitivity as well as the prescription drug, Metformin. Berberine has also been shown to improve all five markers of metabolic health!
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NMN is a precursor molecule to NAD+, a crucial molecule for cellular health. As you get older, your levels of NAD+ decrease naturally. So, supplementing with NMN can improve your body’s ability to repair cellular damage and increase efficiency. NMN is the most efficient and convenient way to increase cellular NAD+ levels.
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Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant supplement that also helps activate AMPK while fighting oxidative stress. Resveratrol also helps activate Sirtuin protein activity, which then helps to regulate metabolism, stress response and general aging processes. Resveratrol has also been shown to reduce pain in conditions of chronic inflammation such as arthritis.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Meredith Warner is the creator of Well Theory and The Healing Sole. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Air Force Veteran.
She is on a mission to disrupt traditional medicine practices and promote betterment physically, spiritually and mentally to many more people. She advocates for wellness and functional health over big pharma so more people can age vibrantly with more function and less pain.
At Well Theory, Our surgeon-designed products are FDA Registered and formulated to help people:
- Manage the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain
- Recover vibrantly from orthopedic related surgeries
- Fill the gaps in our daily diets
- Manage pain associated with inflammation