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What is ageing?
Ageing is a universal process common to all animals on the planet and to humans. The human body performs at its best during the first three decades of life. Our hearing is at its best at the age of five, and we are at our strongest around the age of twenty. Our immune system functions best during the period of completion of compulsory schooling.
How does ageing occur?
Ageing occurs at the level of molecules and cells. In every metabolic process in the human body, small, individually insignificant errors occur. However, these accumulate over time and lead to the manifestations we know as ageing. The errors that occur during ageing can be divided into several basic groups, which we call 'signs of ageing'.
There are 9 signs of ageing in total, and we will discuss them in detail on our blog. These include mitochondrial damage, instability of genetic information, and the growth of senescent cells.
Slowing down ageing
The rate of ageing depends on the rate of accumulation of errors at the lowest molecular levels. It depends on heredity, lifestyle, environment or new medical technologies and procedures. Thanks to the latest scientific studies, we know that it can be influenced by acting on any of the nine features of ageing.
The rate of ageing can be influenced today. There is a growing number of studies around the world on how to slow, stop or even reverse ageing. One way to prolong your life and delay the onset of disease is to live a healthy lifestyle, replenishing the substances that the body loses as it ages.
Mitochondria, NAD and NMN
Our body's cells use mitochondria, sometimes called "cell factories", to create energy. As life progresses, their function declines due to increasing errors, and the human body is unable to process energy from food efficiently. One of the compounds that can help the cells is a substance called NAD. It is naturally found in cells and helps with energy production. However, as life progresses, it is gradually depleted and our mitochondria are unable to efficiently convert one form of energy to another. We lose vitality and energy. We are more susceptible to disease.
NMN is naturally converted into NAD in the body. This allows cells to replenish NAD and gain greater efficiency, greater resilience and the ability to function properly.
Genomic instability
Genomic instability is one of the key factors that contribute to the aging process.
Genomic instability is caused by mutations and changes in our DNA. It disrupts the balance of protein production and also increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. Scientists have been trying for years to understand exactly how genomic instability works, when it occurs and how it affects the aging process. Many questions remain unanswered. But we already know that we can take steps to reduce genomic instability. These help prevent and slow down the ageing process. Healthy lifestyles, such as regular physical activity and a healthy diet, can help minimize the damage caused by genomic instability and reduce the risk of disease. In addition, there are also dietary supplements that can promote cell regeneration and improve genome health.
