Soaking in cold water, fasting, intermittent fasting, and light therapy are said to be life-prolonging solutions.
The race to longevity has been hotter in recent years, especially for the elite and celebrities. More and more people are looking for ways to reverse the aging process. They took prescription drugs, soaked in cold water and fasted to prolong their life by 10, 20 years.
Soak in cold water
There is growing scientific evidence that exposure to cold water can fight aging. According to experts, soaking in an ice bath or trying cryotherapy (spending a few minutes in a cabin with temperatures below freezing) slows down the biological clock.
Dr Anant Vinjamoori, medical director of longevity company Modern Age, says low temperatures help the body produce neurotransmitters like epinephrine and dopamine, which have rejuvenating and invigorating effects.
"Mid to long-term research shows that exposure to cold water can reduce symptoms of systemic inflammation, which is known to be the cause of many chronic diseases," Vinjamoori said.
When trained, soldiers spend a lot of time practicing in cold water, said Clint Emerson, a veteran of the US Navy. This helps boost immunity, improves hair and skin, keeps the body awake, relieves stress and restores muscles.
Intermittent fasting and fasting
In 2019, Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, said he only ate one meal a day and fasted for two weekends. According to experts, this can lead to eating disorders.
However, some research suggests that a scientific pattern of restricted eating or intermittent fasting may have health benefits, especially for people with diabetes and obesity, helping to strengthen defenses. body and against oxidative stress.
“For me, time-restricted eating helps regulate circadian rhythms. Limiting calorie consumption in the evening always improves sleep quality,” Vinjamoori said.
Research has also shown that cutting out animal protein and using plant foods helps people live longer and healthier lives. David Sinclair, a professor at Harvard Medical School and a longevity researcher, said that a diet rich in animal meat is only beneficial in the short term, not helping to prolong life in the long run.
In the Green Zones of the world, where people live to be 100, people often have a plant-based diet.
Red light therapy
Red light therapy uses LEDs or lasers directed at the body. These are the longest wavelengths of light on the visible spectrum. Many studies show that exposure to red light for 5 to 20 minutes increases the production of adenosine triphosphate, a compound that provides and stores energy to cells.
“More research is needed to understand the benefits and mechanisms of this therapy, but evidence suggests that it improves skin conditions such as acne, aging, hair loss, and helps with wound care and injury. sunshine," says dermatologist Laura Buford at Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery.
One person uses red light therapy to improve skin health. Image: Insider
Take supplements and herbs
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, or NMN is a supplement that helps increase levels of NAD+, an important coenzyme in the body. NAD+ plays an essential role in supporting metabolism and maintaining healthy cell function. This type of supplement is sought after by many billionaires.
Professor Sinclair of Harvard Medical School explains that the human body uses NAD+ as "a measure of aging". As people age, the level of NAD+ decreases, the enzymes that repair and protect the body are affected, people are no longer able to fight aging naturally.
Since NAD+ is a large molecule, it is difficult for humans to absorb it directly. Sinclair recommends using supplements containing this substance such as B3, Nicotinamide riboside (NR).
Besides NMN, many people use ashwagandha, the anti-aging herb in Ayurveda – the ancient system of medicine that originated in India. This herb, classified as an adaptogen, has a wide range of health benefits, from reducing anxiety and soothing arthritis to enhancing cognition.
Citing studies, Vinjamoori says ashwagandha helps reduce cortisol, a hormone associated with stress. It also helps improve sleep for people with insomnia.
Research recently published in the National Library of Health also indicates that ashwagandha may be a potential anti-aging ingredient. Other work in the Journal of Clinical Medicine shows that ashwagandha helps maintain the length of important proteins at the ends of chromosomes, called telomeres. This part is often shortened during DNA replication, which is considered a key factor "accelerating the rate of cellular aging".
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