Health, Aging and Longevity - Exclusively Holistic

July is Healthy Aging and Longevity month, so we’ve provided educational content that includes top-selling products for healthy aging and well-being.

According to the World Health Organization, by 2020, chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes are expected to account for approximately 60% of diseases worldwide. Fortunately, many of these conditions are preventable with appropriate dietary and lifestyle choices. Prevention of chronic diseases can both improve longevity and ensure a better quality of life into later years. Maintaining your health and vitality while aging involves a combination of

physical activity
a healthy diet
stress management
mental and social stimulation
and adequate sleep.

A wellness plan for disease prevention or management may also involve the use of dietary supplements.

Below is some useful information about top recommended supplements for healthy aging and longevity, including popular products from my Fullscript dispensary.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids because they can not be produced by the body and must be obtained from the diet. Two of the primary and most studied omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). High amounts of EPA and DHA are found in seafood, including

salmon

herring

sardines

mackerel

trout

and oysters.

Intake of these long-chain fatty acids is associated with a lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease and heart failure.

Research demonstrates that EPA helps reduce elevated triglyceride levels and symptoms of depression.

DHA has been found to protect against brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. EPA and DHA dietary supplements are commonly manufactured from krill oil, fish oil, cod liver oil, or algal oil (a vegetarian source).

The information provided on this website is not meant to substitute professional medical advice. Consult your health care provider in regard to supplementation, especially if you are on any kind of medication.

Top omega-3 supplements on Fullscript

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble compound found in the heart, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. Levels of CoQ10 are depleted by age-related oxidative stress and statin use, a lipid-lowering medication. Statin drugs are commonly prescribed for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in aging adults. CoQ10 supports cardiovascular health by providing energy to heart cells and protecting them from free radical damage, a sign of aging. CoQ10 supplementation can lower levels of inflammatory markers and improve cholesterol parameters, such as total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL). CoQ10 supplement forms include ubiquinone, the oxidized form, and ubiquinol, the reduced form. Research has shown ubiquinol to be more effective at increasing levels of CoQ10 in the blood.

Collagen

Collagen, an essential structural component of the body, is found in connective tissues, such as skin, bone, cartilage, ligaments, hair, and blood vessels. It consists primarily of three amino acids, glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. Collagen is found naturally in foods such as

bone broth

gelatin

eggs

and bone-in canned fish, such as salmon or sardines.

Collagen supplements may be derived from different animal sources, including bovine (beef), chicken, marine, and natural eggshell membrane (NEM). Supplementing your diet with collagen can help alleviate joint pain in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and activity-related joint pain. Collagen supplements can also help prevent skin aging, osteoporosis, and hypertension.

B Vitamins

High homocysteine levels, a biomarker of aging in the body, are linked to the development of coronary heart disease and stroke, reductions in grey matter in the brain, and poor cognitive function. The body requires certain nutrients, including pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folate (vitamin B9), and cobalamin (vitamin B12), to metabolize homocysteine. Research has shown that supplementation with B vitamins is effective in lowering homocysteine levels in the body. Dietary sources of B vitamins include

liver

eggs

tuna

lamb

legumes

brown rice

nutritional yeast

milk

and yogurt.

In order to support healthy homocysteine levels, you may want to read articles on Methylation which you can find here and here

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