One of the most significant ways to prevent premature aging is slowing down the oxidation process.  Oxidation is what happens to a banana or tomato if you leave it on a table 2-3 weeks.  The individual molecules of the tomato are becoming oxidized.  It is the same as rotting.  Oxidation also occurs in the human body.  Oxidation attacks the molecular particle in the walls of millions of our cells.  These injured cell membranes which surround each living cell then undergoes death or some type of alteration of the structure of the cell making it more susceptible to injury.  Many viral and cancer agents are thought to enter the cells once they are injured by oxidation.  The substances that attack cell walls are called “FREE RADICALS”.

These Free Radicals are circulating in the blood stream cause oxidation.  They can come from outside the body or are made in the body.  Examples of radicals are nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, sprays, chemicals, tobacco products, etc…  The body also produces harmful Free Radicals.  Any time a chemical body process occurs (such as digestion or cell metabolism) radicals are produced.  If radicals are not removed they can injure the cell.

Fortunately Mother Nature produces many ANTIOXIDANTS which neutralize these harmful Free Radicals.  Many foods such as fruits and vegetables contain natural antioxidants.  There are many others such as Zinc, Vitamin E, Selenium, Coenzyme 10, Folic Acid, DHEA, and about 1000 more.  However, as we age our body stops producing enough antioxidants.  It needs external antioxidants to continue the process of protecting the body.  Early stages of loss of brain cells and mental function occur as early as age 25 and increase rapidly with age.

This is why premature aging can be slowed down.  You see this process accelerated in people with premature aging.  They look much older than their stated ages while their peers appear younger.  People who take antioxidants prevent oxidation, and therefore tend to have less senility, cancer, and early death. They also have much nicer skin because these early degenerative changes do not occur.  You will find that a portion of your anti-aging therapy will include customized antioxidant programs for your age, sex, and general overall health.