Anti-ageing, any real evidence? by Dr. Keith Chung

Anti-ageing, any real evidence?

Here are some interesting facts to keep you up-to-date on some anti-ageing agents:

DHEA: (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid secreted by the adrenal cortex. This hormone

is the precursor for testosterone, progesterone and estrogen. This hormone is found to decline

with age so replacing this hormone could be expected to slow age-related changes. DHEA has

also been shown to be directly related to mortality with an inverse relationship existing

between the levels of DHEA and mortality from heart disease as well as other causes1. Calorie

deprivation (known to prolong ageing, see below) is also known to inhibit the decline of DHEA.

Another important hormone with antiageing properties include HGH (human growth hormone).

Effective HGH hormone sprays are available.

Antioxidants: The theory is that in ageing unrepaired oxidative damage accumulate putting the

organism under increased stress. DNA damage is also reported to be associated with oxidative

stress. Antioxidants protect against cellular damage by mopping up the reactive oxygen species

that cause damage. A recent study2 of elderly subjects found that DNA damage occurred in 45 %

of subjects, with 62% having low total antioxidant levels. Antioxidants include vitamins C, A,

E, and the mineral selenium. Although these agents are effective antioxidants, their beneficial

effects in slowing ageing still remains largely unproven. There is considered stronger evidence

for the roles of these antioxidants in degenerative disease such as atherosclerosis. The area of

antioxidants in ageing is still an active area of research interest.

Tip: not many people know, but there is an effective and convenient test for checking your

Antioxidant status to see if you are adequately protected against the damaging effects of free

radicals. The test involves measurement of lipid peroxides in urine. Lipid peroxides represent

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