Diet and Nutrition in Aging

Diet and Nutrition play key roles in the aging process. Optimal nutrition may be able to add 5-10 years to the life of the average individual. Aging is accelerated by insufficient intake of critical nutrients required for protection from damage, cell maintenance and repair. Excessive consumption of toxic substances, particularly by people in industry may also contribute to premature pathologies. Some nutrients of benifit are:

Vitamins and Pro-vitamins:

Amino Acids and peptides:

Minerals or Trace Elements:

Here is some more information about the uses of trace elements in the body.

Other supplements:

Non-natural substances health improving or anti-aging properties: Drugs or other compounds

Substances which may be harmful are:

Excess Alcohol
Excess Fat
Excess Protein (unavailable)
Excess Iron
Peanuts/Aflotoxin (unavailable)
Caffeine (Coffee/Tea)
- Frequently Asked Questions about Caffeine/Coffee

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Author: Robert Bradbury

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