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Looking to turn back the clock? Supplements promising age-defying results are booming, but navigating this largely unregulated market requires caution.
Always consult your doctor before adding any new supplement to your routine. Harvard-trained physician and nutritionist Dr.
Terry Shintani offers some insights into supplements that may help maintain a youthful, healthy body. While scientific backing for these supplements varies, they are gaining attention for their potential benefits.
Boosting NAD+: As we age, NAD+ levels decline, potentially contributing to fatigue, brain fog, and various health issues. Several supplements are known for their ability to boost NAD+ levels.
- Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN): Touted for improving metabolism, energy levels, cognitive function, and heart health.
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3): This form of vitamin B3 may help repair DNA, improve mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and enhance skin health.
- Niacin (Vitamin B3): Known for supporting metabolic functions, boosting NAD+ levels, promoting skin and brain health, and contributing to cardiovascular health.
- Niacinamide: Beyond its popular use in skincare, this supplement may support cellular energy, DNA repair, and collagen production, while reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
Flavonoids and their potential:
- Quercetin: This flavonoid boasts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, supporting heart health, boosting the immune system, and exhibiting antiviral properties.
- Apigenin: Another flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, potentially supporting hormonal balance, heart health, and stress reduction.
- Fisetin: Found in fruits and vegetables like strawberries, apples, and grapes, this flavonoid offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective benefits, and may help eliminate dysfunctional cells.
- Resveratrol: A well-known supplement combating oxidative stress, protecting the brain, supporting cardiovascular health, and regulating blood sugar levels. Note: Obtaining these benefits from red wine alone would require unhealthy amounts of alcohol consumption.