Aging is not a pleasant thing for our bodies. I don't mind the accumulated wisdom, or the experiences, or not having the kids at home any more. But I mind the wrinkles, aches, and risks. On the inside of me I still feel 25. In the mirror, I don't look 25 at all, and in my joints I certainly don't move like I did at 25. Aging studies show that most of us lose a significant amount of bone mass as we age. Part of that can be accounted for by bad dietary habits, and stressful lifestyle, but not all of it. We gradually don't digest our food as completely, take medicines that slow done liver function further, and start needing that fiber more often. It has been shown in recent studies that certain nutrients are critical to slowing down this aging process.
One of these nutrients is assimilable protein. Liver biles digest proteins and fats, but as we age many people have had their gall bladders removed, or significant alcohol consumption has occurred, or regular prescription or over-the-counter medications have been used with regularity. All of these things interfere with complete digestion of protein. What is it that keeps our joints functioning painlessly? What keeps our skin from rapid wrinkle acquisition? What keeps us repairing wear and tear on our body quickly? You got it; protein.
Because it is hard for us to get enough assimilable protein in our diet alone, several other forms have become available to use. Protein shakes are used by body builders quite regularly to build more stable muscles. Estheticians advise use of hydrolyzed collagen, a fairly complete dietary protein, to restore the underlying structure of the skin which will then support less wrinkles. In fact, hydrolyzed collagen is used for many restorative in the joints and bones when taken as an oral supplement. But any oral supplement designed for anti-aging effects needs to be well digested. Sometimes this means adding a digestive enzyme as well to break the amino acids in the protein into small enough particles to be assimilated.
Anti-oxidants are also essential to slow the effects of aging by reducing free radicals in our bodies. Ironically, the digestive process itself can create free radicals, so it is important to take in anti-oxidants daily. A good source for these are fruit juices from all over the world, and tea, be it green, black or red.
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Rousselot, Inc. (http://www.rousselotusonline.com/)has been a global leader in the manufacture of premium hydrolyzed collagen. Art Gib is a freelance writer.
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