3 Steps and Supplements To Feeling Young Again!

On average, women gain 10 lbs every decade after age 50 and men lose 10% muscle mass every decade after 45. Most of us aren’t as active at middle age as we were at 20, so our caloric intake needs to be reduced. But when our activity level matches our caloric intake and we still put on the pounds, what else is going on?

Growing older isn’t easy. There are countless products to help us look younger, but what about products that make us FEEL younger? Do you remember learning about mitochondria in science class – the “powerhouse” of the cell? Mitochondria are cellular structures that produce ATP, the energy for all the organs and biochemical processes in your body. ATP gives your muscles energy so you can exercise longer and harder.

Mitochondrial damage increases with age which reduces your ATP production. This is reflected in a compromised metabolism which leads to weight gain, muscle soreness, fatigue, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s. A compromised metabolism further decreases the number of mitochondria you have as well as your body’sability to make more mitochondria.

Here are three supplements that will help increase mitochondria production and efficiency as well as reverse the “wear and tear” of age on your metabolism: Resveratrol, D-Ribose, and ubiquinol.

1. Resveratrol supports healthy mitochondrial production, allows your body to handle stress effectively and serves as a powerful antioxidant, which leads to a greater overall benefit from exercise. Animal studies on Resveratrol published in Fortune Magazine in 2007, involved mice that were fed high-calorie diets. The mice that were fed high doses of Resveratrol showed the benefits of a healthy, calorie-reduced diet, as well as increased endurance. Resveratrol clearly has a positive impact on obesity by increasing energy and hindering fat storage.

2. D-Ribose is a sugar that is the structural backbone of ATP and directly controls the supply of ATP in our cells. If there are limited building materials, there is limited production of ATP. Dr. Ron Terjung’s research shows that D-Ribose increases the rate of recovery in fatigued muscles by 340-420%! He also noted that small amounts of D-Ribose help the muscle cell preserve energy. This supplement is essential for exercise endurance, energy recovery and muscle contraction.

3. Ubiquinol is the form of CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) that the body uses for energy and is essential for optimal ATP production. Aging impairs our body’s ability to convert CoQ10 to ubiquinol and many chronic diseases are associated with low levels of CoQ10 (such as chronic fatigue, congestive heart failure, and Parkinson’s disease.) Studies in 2006 and 2007 showed that ubiquinol enhances energy and stamina 5-fold over your baseline and delays age-related physical decline. Taking ubiquinol supplements directly support your energy production.

Nutritional supplementation is essential to enhance cellular energy production and increase overall energy levels. You may never be 21 again, but you can feel young again!

Ann Lovick, NMD, specializes in comprehensive women’s health care. She focuses on the diseases and conditions that affect women throughout their life, providing natural and effective treatments and prevention strategies. Dr. Lovick is also an educator, football fan, and triathlete. She can be reached at www.MyIntegrativeHealth.com and 480-657-0003.