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Confused about all the claims of the anti aging products flooding the market? In our youth-obsessed society, everybody wants some fantastic solution that will stop the clock when we're all at our most beautiful, healthy and desirable.
In response to this value system, the market is constantly flooded with anti aging products and remedies all promising miracle solutions to fine lines and grey hairs. But is it really possible to slow down your body's clock? Are anti aging products a myth? Or if they do work, which anti aging products can you trust, and how can you tell a scam when you hear one?
There are lots of anti aging products that claim to help you look and feel younger for longer. On of the most popular solutions is increasing your intake of antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralized the free radicals your body produces when you digest food - and it's these free radicals that contribute to the visible signs of getting older. Antioxidants can be found in vitamins A, B6, B12, C, E, and in Beta Carotene, Folic Acid and Selenium. The healthiest way to increase your intake is through eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Another solution is to take hormone supplements. Since hormone levels tend to go down as you get older, some people believe that this decline might be responsible for getting physically older. Some hormones taken to reverse this process include DHEA, Testosterone, Melatonin, and Human Growth hormone. Unfortunately, there's no conclusive evidence that this works, and there are risks associated with this kind of therapy, including liver damage. Another solution some people swear by is herbal supplements such as Echinacea, Ginseng or Coral Calcium. Again, there is a lack of evidence to support this belief.
The only method that is proven conclusively to slow the process of getting older is healthy living. A balanced diet, rich in nutrients will keep the skin youthful and the body supple. Couple this with a regular exercise regime and adequate rest, and you'll feel younger as well. And drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water a day will keep fine lines at bay.
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