ANTI AGING SUPPORT
🔬 Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body's ability to neutralize them with antioxidants. When this imbalance occurs, free radicals can damage cell membranes, proteins, and DNA, leading to various health problems.
🔬 About Free Radicals
Free radicals are molecules that have an unpaired electron — like a “lonely” electron looking for a partner. Because of this, they are highly reactive and try to steal electrons from nearby molecules (like DNA, proteins, or cell membranes).
⚡Where they come from
Your body naturally produces free radicals during normal processes such as:
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Metabolism (turning food into energy)
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Exercise
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Immune responses
They also come from external sources, such as:
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Pollution
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Cigarette smoke
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Radiation (including sunlight)
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Processed foods and alcohol
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Certain medications or chemicals
💥 Why they matter
When free radicals outnumber your body’s defenses, they cause oxidative stress, which can:
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Damage cells and tissues
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Accelerate aging
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Contribute to diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders (like Alzheimer’s)
🛡️ How your body fights them
Your body uses antioxidants to neutralize free radicals by donating an electron — without becoming unstable themselves.
Essential Youth
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🛡️ Antioxidants to the rescue
l-ergothioneine, an amino acid found in certain mushrooms, offers powerful cellular protection against oxidative stress. Ergothioneine is an amino acid that’s widely distributed throughout your body, but levels have been shown to decline as we age. In today's world, you don't have to be young to be youthful. With regular exercise and the proper nutrition you can fight against aging head on. And to help you on your quest, Life Extension has created Essential Youth L-Ergothioneine.
Longevity and telomere support
Ergothioneine has been shown to delay telomere shortening due to oxidative stress. Why would you want to delay telomeres from shortening? Your telomeres are like protective caps at the end of your chromosomes. As time goes by, these telomeres shorten naturally, in step with your aging process.
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