How to slow your aging
Below is the conclusion of steps that are likely to slow the aging process, supported by the evidence in the 6 theories and miscellaneous section.
1. Free radical theory of aging - Get from 250 to 500 mg vitamin C twice a day, Flavanoids from fruits and vegetables. Mito-C can provide this.
2. Inflammation - To reduce inflammation, try to reduce your stress and control your diet. Here are foods that reduce inflammation. Consuming antioxidants, staying fit, and relaxing are all useful to keep telomeres longer. Note that EGCG and quercetin in Mito-C also maintain telomere length.
3. Telomere shortening - Consuming antioxidants, staying fit, and relaxing are all useful to keep telomeres longer. Note that EGCG and quercetin in Mito-C also maintain telomere length.
4. Protein misfolding - Mito-C is designed to reduce protein misfolding
5. Microbiome destruction - Avoid antibiotics. Eat yogurt or kefir daily. Eat fiber and whole grain foods to feed the microbiome.
6. Cellular Senescence - Exercise regularly. Saturated fats damage and decrease muscles, while mono- and polyunsaturated fats and a vegetable diet help maintain them.
7. Miscellaneous factors -Blood donation. Eat strawberries, blueberries, fewer simple carbs. Resveratrol, capsaicin, curcumin/turmeric, flavonoids, 2 g of spirulina daily, carnosine, coconut oil all have shown benefits to healthspan.