HOW DO WE AGE?
Aging and Senescence
As everyone knows, aging typically manifests as the gradual loss of various physiological functions and a decline in resistance to diseases. Anything that contributes to overall better health is essential for "aging well." Contrary to common belief, illness is by no means inevitable. From this perspective, all the products in our catalog can play a specific role in helping you "Live better, longer."
Biological and medical sciences have also shown that our genetic longevity potential is 120 years. Faced with this figure, we can envision the progress that could be made in managing our health! Regardless, what does the aging process entail, and how can it be anticipated? Three complementary theories are currently widely accepted.
The Biological Clock
A cell culture does not survive indefinitely. With each DNA duplication, the telomere, an appendage at the end of the chromosome, shortens. When it reaches a critical length, the cell stops dividing and dies. It seems that the regeneration capacity of our cells is "programmed" not to perpetuate indefinitely. There is currently no solution to this aspect.
Oxidative Stress
The second aging theory is based on the fact that all living beings must protect themselves from oxygen, even though they crucially need it to live! The process by which mitochondria (the energy centers of our cells) use oxygen leads to the formation of free radicals, superoxides. These highly reactive molecules destroy nearby molecules by oxidizing them. They inexorably alter the genetic code of the mitochondria themselves, leading to less energy production and more free radicals. While superoxides do not initiate aging, they accentuate the process. This can be mitigated by the combined use of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other specific nutrients.
Weakening of the Immune System
Finally, changes affecting the immune system could be responsible for the onset of chronic diseases. It no longer seems always capable, after a certain time, of accurately distinguishing its own proteins from foreign proteins. This leads to the appearance of autoantibodies, making those who produce them much more susceptible to cancers and cardiovascular diseases. Immune aging is closely linked to the aging of the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. Among these, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), considered today as the "mother" of other hormones, plays a predominant role. The decrease in DHEA levels over time is viewed as one of the markers of aging. However, optimizing this level can help, among other benefits, to prevent transformations in the immune system.
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