Anti-Aging, Health & Nutrition Facts

Tea may be more than a trendy coffee alternative, according to researchers at the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC). Their findings, published in a recent issue of the European Journal of Neuroscience, suggest that regular consumption of either black or green tea may reduce the risk of age-related degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer disease.

“We looked at the protective effects of two tea extracts and their main constituents, called catechins, on dying nerve cells,” says senior author Rémi Quirion, PhD, Scientific Director of the DHRC and of the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR). “Our findings showed that administration of both black and green tea extracts and catechins strongly blocked death of neurons. This is the first study to show this beneficial effect of both black and green tea.”

Quirion and his colleagues used cultured nerve cells (also called neurons) for this study and exposed them to amyloid, a protein believed to cause Alzheimer disease. This molecule was toxic and caused cell death in the cultures. However cell cultures that received amyloid followed by tea extracts and catechins administration were rescued and survived.

“These findings clearly show a pivotal protective role of catechins in the nervous system,” says Stéphane Bastianetto, a DHRC scientist and lead author. “Although we haven’t conducted human clinical experiments, this research does suggest that a regular consumption of tea, green or black, may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s”.

Source: McGill University

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By Carolyn Susman
Cox News Service
Apr. 26, 2006 03:12 PM

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Andrew Weil turns 64 in June and continues to look forward to fulfilling his goal of living well and dying swiftly. He calls it “compression of morbidity,” and his latest book, “Healthy Aging” (Knopf, $27.95), even has a chapter on immortality (don’t expect to live forever anytime soon).

Weil, the director of the program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona and a familiar face on PBS, will be speaking at Florida Atlantic University on Friday. But before he arrives, we had a chance to ask him some questions during a phone interview.

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Question: What do you eat to promote “healthy aging”?

Answer: I’m very careful about omega 3 fatty acids. I eat salmon, sardines, walnuts, fish oil supplements, and good-quality green tea daily.

I buy the tea online and through Japanese groceries. Two Web sites are good: inpursuitoftea.com and Japanesegreenteaonline.com. (He found the second site by doing Web searches, just like the rest of us. He’s a friend of the person who runs the first.)

I also eat moderate amounts of good, dark chocolate. Green and Black’s and Michel Cluizel are both great.

I eat organic fruits and vegetables, berries of all kinds, cabbage. And I eat soy products, edamame and tofu.

(The secret to eating these without suffering indigestion, he said, is to start with small amounts and slowly increase the amount over a month or two.)

Q: Why did you start the skin-care line with Origins?

A: Origins came to me about two years ago. I, because of my botanical background, suggested trying to design anti-inflammatory products. They’re not anti-aging, but they improve the health and appearance of skin. They decrease redness. We’re going to introduce a line of baby products.

(The Plantidote line includes Mega-Mushroom Face Serum, made of exotic mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, holy basil and argan nut oil.)

Q: What are you doing with the money from this line?

A: My share of profits goes to WeilFoundation.org — its purpose is to fund integrative medicine around the country, primarily the University of Arizona. We’ve given away about $100,000 so far.

Q: What is the “moral” will you advocate and have you made one?

A: Actually, it’s an ethical will: a very useful spiritual exercise. It is setting down on paper the life lessons you’ve learned and your values, and it can be passed on to family and friends. (He has not yet shown his to his 14-year-old daughter.)

It deals with your nonmaterial possessions. I published mine at the end of “Healthy Aging.” I think it’s mostly a gift, but its main value is as an exercise to organize your thoughts.

From the ethical will published in the book:

I have always been skeptical of certainty, whether in science, medicine, or any other field of knowledge. Whenever some authority tells me, “This is how it is,” my mind always looks for other interpretations of the data. I am comfortable with uncertainty, and I advise you to learn to be as well. We live in an uncertain universe.

Q: What’s the question you get asked the most?

A: I get asked about HRT (hormone replacement therapy.) Women are very unhappy their estrogen has been taken away.

And immunizations. I’m surprised so many intelligent and educated people are questioning that.

Q: How do you answer?

A: I think there is a place for HRT with intractable symptoms to use it for no more than a year, then phase out. Bioidentical hormones have a better side-effect profile, but they’re no safer than regular hormones.

The main problem with vaccines is adverse reactions. It’s rare but they do occur. (He still believes in them.)

Q: That sounds like what women would ask. What about men?

A: I get a lot from men. The pressures are different. Women are so judged by appearance. With men, there is concern about losing virility and maybe losing memory. And living forever. They get obsessed. They think my teaching is about life extension (not wellness.)

Q: How did you feel about turning 60?

A: Sixty was a big aging milestone for me. I thought 50 would be. But when I turned 60, it was inescapable that I’ve entered a different phase of life. I certainly don’t do what I did in my 20s and 30s. My mental attitude is different. I’m aware there is less life ahead of me than behind.

Q: Do you like being called a “guru”?

A: I’m not a guru. I’m a doctor and teacher. To me, gurus have devotees. I’m looking for students and patients. Guru is too cult-like.

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What is HGH?

HGH stands for Human Growth Hormone. Human Growth Hormone is the naturally occurring substance from the human pituitary gland that plays a key role in young, active function of body, brain and sex organs.

Levels of Human Growth Hormone decrease as we age. By middle age and beyond, HGH levels have plummeted to a tiny fraction of
their youthful levels — and science shows that there is a direct correlation between lost HGH and the typical signs of aging, such as weight gain, loss of interest in sex, sagging skin and muscles, wrinkled skin that lacks good tone and texture, flagging memory.

HGH supplementation has been shown to:

* Decrease fat, while increasing lean muscle
* Improve the look and feel of your skin
* Increase bone density, and even reverse osteoporosis
* Power up the brain, and maintain memory even during aging
* Boost the sex drive
* Tone and improve overall physical and mental well being
* Contribute to better sleep
* Improve mood, and banish depression and fatigue

How do I know HGH releaser products are safe?

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Some claims I’ve seen say you must have HGH by injection for it to work. If that’s true, how can tablets be effective?

Originally, HGH products were only available in very expensive injections of HGH derived from donors’ pituitary glands post mortem. The HGH molecule, it was discovered, could not absorb into the bloodstream by other methods because it is too large to pass through the walls of the digestive system. However, new techniques have created the tablet supplement that uses a formula to trigger and stimulate the pituitary gland to produce and secrete more HGH itself. The HGH goes into your body just as nature intended, in other words, through the glandular system — just as it did when you were in your 20s!

What side effects are there?

There are no known side effects with HGH releasers. Many studies have been conducted in all age groups, and no ill effects whatsoever have been reported. Just make sure the product you purchase is produced in a GMP certified laboratory.

How long can I take HGH?

Initially, it’s recommended that you take the product for about 6 months to bring your body’s HGH production levels up. At this time, you may wish to take a “pause” of up to 1 year, while you continue to enjoy the benefits of increased HGH. Your body’s new HGH production levels won’t drop dramatically during this time. Then you can repeat the process to enhance HGH production in the long term. If you are having trouble finding a product that outlines these specifications, we recommend GenF20™ as a product you can’t go wrong with.

How quickly do HGH releasers work? How fast will I look and feel better?

You should plan to stay on the HGH supplement for at least 3 months when you begin your program. Results vary depending on your existing level of HGH when you begin, so for instance, people who have very low levels of HGH have more immediate results. Most people, regardless of current HGH level, report feeling better, sleeping better and having more energy right away, with improvement in appearance and muscle tone and other benefits generally becoming more pronounced over the first couple months.

Is HGH just for older adults?

Because the lowest levels of HGH are found in older populations, they’ll experience results most quickly. However, because HGH effects so many systems and organs, it has benefits for adults of any age.

I heard HGH was a very expensive treatment to obtain. Why are HGH tablets so affordable?

Advances in the engineering of amino acids that comprise this product mean the costs are only a small fraction of what HGH injections would cost. Originally, HGH injections could run as much as $15,000! Now you can obtain quality HGH supplementation affordably thanks to new scientific breakthroughs in understanding HGH and manufacturing effective releasers of HGH. We recommend GenF20™ HGH as the best value around.

Is it possible to take too much of this product?

As with all supplements or drugs, you should stay within the guidelines established for you by the research community and pharmaceutical manufacturer. Follow the instructions as they appear on the label or product insert, as increasing the dosage usually results in product wastage.

How can I obtain these products and maintain my privacy?

Ordering online is a great way to discreetly get the product you want. Read the site carefully to find out how the manufacturer ships; if they don’t already ship in plain packaging that doesn’t reveal the contents, you may be able to request the service.

How about a guarantee?

You should insist on a guarantee, and make sure to read the fine print. Although all reputable companies offer them, not all companies that have them are reputable… Take extra time to read how the guarantee works, some products require a one year supply to be eligible for a refund, so shop carefully! If you have trouble finding a product you trust on your own, we recommend GenF20™, as it features a straight forward guarantee that you can have confidence in.

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Human growth hormone, also called somatotropin, is a protein hormone of 190 amino acids (building blocks of protein) that is created and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. It has two types of effects, both of which are highly beneficial to the vital, active human body.One main type of action of the HGH is its direct effects on other kinds of cells. The growth hormone binds to its receptor on target cells, then creates some particular action. Fat cells, for example, are the target cells of HGH, so they have growth hormone receptors. Once bonded there, the growth hormone causes them to break down triglyceride and suppresses their ability to take up and accumulate circulating lipids — in other words, fat storage is prevented!

HGH also acts to create other indirect effects in the body by causing secretion of IGF-1, an insulin-like growth factor hormone. IGF-1 is secreted from the liver and other tissues in response to growth hormone. This is the action that governs mostly growth-related effects of HGH.

This same effect is also the power behind muscle growth. It stimulates both the differentiation and proliferation of muscle cells, stimulates amino acid uptake and synthesizes protein in muscle and other tissues. This is where HGH’s ability to influence overall muscle and skin tone comes from.

Growth hormone has important effects on:

• Protein metabolism:
  HGH causes increased amino acid uptake, increased protein synthesis and decreased oxidation of proteins.
• Fat metabolism:
  HGH enhances the utilization of fat — gives your body the ability to break down fat cells more efficiently.
• Carbohydrate metabolism:
  HGH is one of several hormones that maintain blood sugar within a normal range.

Because of the abilities of HGH mentioned above, you can soon see that without it, muscle tone declines, fat stubbornly sits in the body and resists metabolism, and hair, skin and nails (all composed of proteins) deteriorate. In fact, scientists now believe that HGH has a role in most healthy functions of the body, including sexual function, proper operation of stomach and bowels, liver, and all glandular systems.

Whether HGH is directly interacting with certain cells, or playing its key part in the correct function of other bodily systems, it’s essential throughout the body for youthful vigor and health.

Problem is, HGH augmentation has traditionally been a benefit reserved for the super-rich: until now, only injections of HGH could have an effect in the body, and at a cost of thousands of dollars per treatment.

More recently, pharmaceutical companies and natural supplement companies have fine-tuned the science of HGH stimulation in the body by means of a Growth Hormone releaser. That is, by natural means, the body can be stimulated to produce and release its own HGH, increasing levels to those of a youthful, vital person.

One such supplement is GenF20™, a supplement from a quality manufacturer. Their product works by using a formula to trigger and stimulate the pituitary gland to produce and secrete more HGH itself. The HGH goes into your body just as nature intended, in other words, through the glandular system — just as it did when you were in your 20s. You see, it is not possible to just make an HGH supplement that would enter the bloodstream by other means than injection, because the HGH molecule is too large to pass through the walls of the digestive system, for instance. But with a “releaser” or stimulator product, your body does the HGH producing itself.

Once stimulated by the supplement, HGH goes to work in the body delivering all the benefits detailed above. If there’s a fountain of youth, this is it, say doctors who’ve reviewed the product. Why not go to the GenF20 website and see for yourself.

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