Add 5 years to your life!
Supplements that can slow—and even reverse— aging? It’s true! The latest research has identified these four as having proven results:
1 Astaxanthin activates longevity enzymes! A daily 10-mg. to 12-mg. dose of astaxanthin— a pinkish pigment found in shrimp, wild salmon and orange and red produce— could add up to five healthy years to your life, University of Hawaii researchers say. The reason: It switches on youth-boosting enzymes that quickly repair aging tissues! ■ Important: Always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement. 2 Curcumin tames inflammation Want to send your risk of age- related illnesses—including dementia, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke and osteoarthritis— plunging 37% or more? Start taking 400 mg. to 500 mg. of curcumin every day, which, according to recent UCLA research, reins in the body-wide inflammation that’s a key cause of aging. Or
simply enhance the flavor of your food with 1/4 tsp. of turmeric daily. The golden- yellow spice— nature’s only source of curcumin— adds a delightful peppery, gingery f lavor to any savory dish. 3 D-ribose restores vim and vigor
Feeling a bit wearier or foggy-headed lately? “Turn back the clock by sweetening your tea or coffee with two teaspoons of D-ribose powder daily,” advises Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of Real Cause, Real Cure. This natural sugar extract energizes mitoc hond r i a— t he energy- producing engines inside every cell— cutting tiredness as much as 50% in just two weeks, whi le increasing your focus, concentration and brainpower 24%, research shows. One option: Life Extension D-ribose powder ($20 for 150 g., Lef.com/ww). 4 Resveratrol keeps your organs young! Supplementing with 250 mg. of this grape skin extract daily could slow aging of your heart, liver, pancreas and other organs as much as 33%, according to research in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Resveratrol also hinders the breakdown of joint- protecting cartilage, notes study coauthor Liwei Wei, PH.D. One option: Reserveage Resveratrol ($33 for 60 capsules; Vitaminshoppe.com).