Natural Compounds and Products from an Anti-Aging Perspective
Geir Bjørklund1, Mariia Shanaida2, Roman Lysiuk3,4
1Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM), Toften 24, 8610 Mo i Rana, Norway.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 27, 2022
Summary
Aging involves cellular damage from oxidative stress. Supporting the body's antioxidant system through a balanced diet rich in natural compounds can help prevent free radical damage and promote healthy longevity.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biochemistry
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Aging is a complex process involving progressive functional decline.
- Factors influencing aging include genetics, lifestyle, and environmental exposures like pollution and toxins.
- Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance of pro- and antioxidants, is a key driver of age-related cellular damage and diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of oxidative stress in aging.
- To highlight the importance of antioxidants in mitigating age-related damage.
- To emphasize dietary strategies for supporting the body's antioxidant system.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on aging, oxidative stress, and antioxidants.
- Analysis of dietary components that support antioxidant defense.
- Synthesis of information on natural ingredients beneficial for healthy longevity.
Main Results:
- Oxidative stress generates reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, leading to cellular damage and apoptosis.
- Antioxidants counteract free radical formation and propagation, reducing oxidative stress.
- A balanced diet incorporating vitamins, minerals, PUFA, amino acids, probiotics, fiber, polyphenols, and phytoextracts is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Dietary interventions are vital for supporting the antioxidant system and combating aging.
- Adequate intake of natural ingredients can help prevent free radical-induced damage.
- Promoting healthy longevity involves a holistic approach to diet and lifestyle.
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