Thus, Cleopatra tried to preserve eternal youth by drinking a vinegar solution, to which she added… pearls. The physician Paracelsus hoped to prolong life with the help of vegetative sulfur, and Count Saint-Germain indulged in rejuvenating tea according to his own recipe. Russian scientists are skeptical about these methods. However, they analyzed various methods of prolonging youth and determined those that are actually capable of prolonging life.
Today it is known that aging processes occur at the cellular level. They are accelerated by stress, bad habits, poor ecology, inflammatory processes, solar radiation… As a result, “diseases of old age” develop – atherosclerosis, dementia, arthritis, hearing loss, etc.
But scientists increasingly say that aging is not a natural process, but a disease that requires treatment. At one time, Russian scientist Ilya Mechnikov was sure of this. And today, researchers have no doubt that the aging process can be prolonged not only from the outside, but also from the inside.
In experiments, it has already been possible to double the lifespan of mice, says Artem Gil, associate professor at the Higher School of Healthcare Management at the Sechenov Moscow State Medical University. However, such a task is not set for humans. The goal is to teach us to reach old age without illness. However, the fact that people will be able to live up to 120 years is also not science fiction. Modern biotechnology will allow us to achieve this in the coming years.
Russian scientists from the Council on Public Health and Demographic Problems conducted an analysis of all methods, methods, and means that can protect against aging. As a result, a whole program of aging prevention appeared, which has 7 sections.
Check-up (full diagnostics of the whole body)
Not all the studies that are included in the medical examination now are really necessary. What is necessary?
- Knowing your cholesterol level will help detect atherosclerosis at an early stage.
- Check your heart condition by having an ECG done annually.
- After age 50, have your stool tested for occult blood every year.
- Visit an ophthalmologist regularly.
- Women should visit a mammologist starting at age 20 (to detect breast cancer at an early stage), and after 35, take a cytology test every year to detect cervical cancer.
- After 60, it is worth doing a test called densitometry , which will show the density of bone tissue.
Vaccination
But it is reasonable. For example, not everyone needs flu shots, but children and people over 65 (immunity at this age is weak). And pregnant women need rubella shots.
Vitamins and dietary supplements
It has been established that vitamin D3 , which is deficient in every third Russian, can slow down the aging process and increase life expectancy. It is necessary to receive sufficient amounts of B vitamins – they prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease; reduce the level of bad cholesterol; protect against the development of blood clots. Bioflavonoids also contribute to a long life . Thus, quercetin , contained in colorful vegetables and fruits, protects against the development of heart disease, has an antitumor effect. And resveratrol, which is so popular in Europe today (found in berries, red wine), is recognized as an oncoprotector. Scientists suggest that it is the main secret of the “French paradox” – in this country they eat a lot of fatty cheese, meat, but do not get fat and live long, because they drink red wine.
It is also important to monitor magnesium levels – it increases the synthesis of the sleep hormone melatonin and prevents the development of atherosclerosis and cancer. Anti-aging properties have also been found in the polysaccharide glucosamine . It was previously used to treat osteoarthritis, and today it has become the most widely used substance in America. It has been proven that glucosamine relieves inflammation and protects against cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, and oncology.
Medicines that can delay old age
Many have been known to us for a long time. The main one is metformin, which is actually intended for the treatment of diabetes. In addition to lowering glucose levels, the drug protects against cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Studies have shown that diabetics who take metformin live longer than healthy people!
Next on the list is aspirin . If taken in low doses, it can protect you not only from blood clots, but even from some types of cancer.
Well, melatonin is a hormone that helps to improve sleep. In addition, it is recognized as a preventive measure against the development of breast cancer.
However, do not prescribe medications and dietary supplements to yourself! Be sure to consult with a general practitioner .
Calorie restriction
The less people eat, the longer they live – this has been shown by numerous studies. And it is recommended to eat products with hepatoprotective properties. These are any berries, olive oil, vegetables (especially garlic and avocado), fish, chocolate, whole grains, nuts.
Physical activity
It will help even if a person does not have the courage to limit himself in food. It turned out that if you combine healthy food with physical exercise, the hepatoprotective effect will be the same as if you greatly reduce your diet.
No bad habits
Explanations are, of course, unnecessary here, but let’s give an example. If you drink vodka the way we do (a lot at one sitting), your life is shortened by an average of 9-10 years. Again, you can’t argue with scientific research.
