Fit and Youthful Life

Guest Author: Johnson


It is a common fact that no person can escape the bigger fact of aging and getting wrinkles. However it is quite important that you need to take care of your skin if you have this dream to look young forever. It is very important that you apply a sun block cream before you get out of your house. Many wrinkle creams which are available in the market can come to your rescue. It is quite important that you are aware of some of the common ingredients which are present in a wrinkle cream and this article would definitely help you understand the pros and cons of each and every ingredient.

Some of the Ingredients used in anti-wrinkle creams

The effectiveness of a wrinkle cream depends on some of the active ingredients present in the creams; here are some of the common ingredients that can help in the improvements in the wrinkles.

Retinol: Retinol is compound which is present in Vitamin A and it is one of the antioxidants which are widely used in non prescription wrinkle creams. It is important to understand that anti oxidants are substances that help in neutralizing free radicals, these consists of unstable oxygen molecules that help in breaking down the skin cells and thus cause wrinkles. The vitamin A derivative tretinoin, which is a prescription for the topical treatment, it is one pigment which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating wrinkles; however this pigment is more potent than retinol. It is always better to avoid the derivatives of Vitamin A incase you are pregnant as this may increase the risk of birth defects.

Hydroxyl acids: Some of the synthetic versions of acids which are derived from the sugar containing fruits are the alpha hydroxyl acids, beta hydroxyl acids and poly hydroxyl acids. All these substances are exfoliants which removes the upper layer of old, dead skin and thus it stimulates the growth of soft and new evenly pigmented skin. These hydroxyl acids increase the ability to the skin damage so it is always preferred that when you use these hydroxyl acids it would be helpful to use the sunscreen creams atleast one week before and after the usage.

Coenzyme Q10: This is a nutrient that helps in the regulation of energy production in cells. There have been many researches being conducted that have shown positive results that is reduction of wrinkles without even any side effects.

Copper peptides: This is an element which is found in every cell of the human beings. It is always combined with small protein fragments which are called as peptides. They help in the healing of wound and they also help in the production of collagen.

Guest Author: Ric Hawkins


Resveratrol use is on the increase these days as more and more people become aware of its amazing qualities, helping to prevent cancer for starters.

It has been proven to be effective in the fight against cancer due to it being a powerful antioxidant, helping to mop up the free radicals that can damage our cells.  

Another benefit of resveratrol use is in the fight against diabetes, where recent studies have shown it to significantly reduce the effects of this common disease.

The list of things that resveratrol can help with seems endless, including protecting against heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and reversing the signs of aging.

It is one of the reasons for the so called “French Paradox,” as shown on CBS, whereby even though French people have similar high fat diets to Americans, they have a significantly lower level of heart attacks. This has been put down to the amount of red wine they drink, which contains resveratrol.

Despite these revelations, most experts agree that to benefit fully, resveratrol use should be applied with a variety of nutrients that combine together synergistically, to protect the cells from aging and disease.

Multi supplements are the best way forward, and offer the best value, as long as the manufacturers uses an effective delivery method, like an enteric coating, whereby you can get all of the benefits of the individual ingredients.

 It may take a while to see and feel the health benefits derived from resveratrol as they are subtle, but you can be safe in the knowledge it is helping to keep you healthy and younger looking as the years pass!

It is good to know that resveratrol combines well with green tea and turmeric, which will increase its potency and therefore its effects, so take care to choose a supplement wisely.

With a good one, you will feel the difference very soon, like improved energy and vision for example, benefits that wouldn’t be possible through resveratrol use alone.

If you would like to learn more about the synergistic products which I personally take, why not visit my website. 



Turn Back The Clock

Guest Author: Alien


There are so many different anti aging products in the market today that it is sometimes difficult to determine which ones actually work. One good way to recognize the best anti aging product for you is by familiarizing yourself with the ingredients associated with anti aging.

The best anti aging product is most likely to contain ingredients that fight aging: Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA), antioxidants, collagen and Vitamins C, D, E and K.

Beta-Hydroxy Salicylic Acid (BHA) or its alternative Alpha-Hydroxy Acids rids the skin of dead skin cells through exfoliation. The less dead skin cells are accumulated in pores, the fresher and cleaner and younger-looking your skin becomes. However, one must keep in mind that although these are widely used in anti aging products, some individuals experience irritation due to the ingredient’s exfoliating abilty.

Other ingredients like antioxidants work more than just on the surface. The antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 encourages cell turnover by restoring and preventing damaged skin. This also gets rid of dead skin cells that cause discoloration.

Collagen has hydrating properties that moisturize the skin, protecting it from further damage. Collagen is known for plumping the skin and is widely used in lotions as well as in other treatments such as collagen injections.

Several of the anti aging products we have in the market these days already have added vitamins. These are Vitamins C, D, E and K which are important in preventing deficiencies, as well as in healing wounds, smoothing out scars and strengthening the immune system. Many of these vitamins are antioxidants which fight against free radicals in the body. These free radicals cause the skin to age.

There are some anti aging properties that claim to work but are actually questionable. For one, it is not yet scientifically proven that Vitamin C can penetrate the internal layers of the skin or that it has any function there. This could be the reason why creams that contain only Vitamin C as their main ingredient (Vitamin C creams) might not have any major effect on the skin when used as an anti aging cream.

It is by far antioxidants that make the best anti aging product work. It has been observed that a formula without these essential ingredients just wouldn’t be effective. Free radicals are naturally produced in the body, but its release of unstable oxygen can damage healthy cells. As it has been observed, free radicals are the culprit when it comes to age-related problems. Antioxidants help keep free radicals at bay, thus delaying the aging process.

Other popular anti aging supplements such as estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, thyroid and melatonin are also essential in an anti aging product. These are more commonly as hormone supplements that delay aging. These hormones are also known to increase libido, stabilize sleeping patterns, prevent cancer and help strengthen the immune system.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), oxytocin, erythropoietin (EPO) and insulin may also be effective to some degree and are used by fewer consumers. Human chorionic gonadotropin is responsible for fertility in humans; oxytocin supports the reproductive system; erythropoietin is known to treat anemia; insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus type 1.

Supplements can have varying effects on different individuals. Therefore it is crucial to see a doctor before using anti aging products containing any of these.

Guest Author: Steve Smith


Flavonoids are highly beneficial anti-oxidant compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, red wine and even beer, and it’s now well established that a plentiful intake of anti-oxidants through foods, drinks and supplements is vital for optimal human health.

Anti-oxidants operate to neutralise the activity of so-called “free radicals”; compounds produced in the body as by-products of normal biochemical reactions, but which may nevertheless be highly damaging as they produce oxidative reactions damaging to cell structures. Ultimately this damage may contribute to the development of degenerative diseases characteristic of ageing, including cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s Alzheimer’s and even some cancers.

The best known anti-oxidant nutrients are vitamins C and E, although these can only function properly when supported by adequate supplies of a wide variety of micro-nutrients, which include many of the flavonoids found in common fruits and vegetables. These compounds may therefore be regarded as important elements in the body’s anti-oxidant defences, but many of the more than 4,000 flavonoids identified have also been hailed for their beneficial effects on the immune system and anti-inflammatory properties.

From the point of view of incorporating flavonoids into a daily health regime, the good thing is the ease with which this can be achieved. Flavonoids are very widely found in fruits, vegetables, and even drinks normally regarded, for other reasons, as unhealthy. So even a diet ordinarily well provided with common fruits and vegetables may provide anything up to 800mg of various flavonoids.

Authoritative research has indicated that this level of flavonoid consumption may help protect against coronary heart disease and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), an important precursor of both heart disease and stroke. These remain two of the major causes of premature mortality and disability in the Western world, and to this extent the UK government and health advisors’ frequent advice to consume five servings of fruit and vegetables each day is well founded.

The most potent of all the anti-oxidant flavonoids is believed to be a compound called quercetin, which is widely found in common or garden vegetables. The consumption of fruits with their skins on, such as apples, pears, grapes, bilberries, tomatoes etc will also provide a good supply. But perhaps the richest source is onions, a foodstuff also known since ancient times as a powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agent.

There’s no doubt that a diet including plentiful supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables can only be beneficial to health. But the anti-oxidant properties of the flavonoids found in many common, even supposedly unhealthy, beverages should not be neglected.

For example, the anti-oxidant properties of the catechin polyphenols found in black and green tea and red wine are now well known and attested. But, as remarkable as it may sound, there is now evidence that even beer may contain unique anti-oxidants equal in potency to vitamin E. The flavonoid compounds, xanthohumol and isoxanthumol appear to be found only in beer and the hops that flavour it and although they have not been studied directly, there is speculation that they may be responsible for the remarkable and counter-intuitive finding that lager type beers may be more effective as anti-oxidants than red wine, grape juice or even green tea. Obviously there are other reasons, not least its high calorific value, why you wouldn’t want to depend on a high consumption of lager for your anti-oxidants, but in moderation it may indeed be beneficial.

In fact studies suggest that these particular flavonoid anti-oxidants may have a particular role in combatting the oxidation of low density lipids (LDLs), the so-called “bad cholesterol”, which is a known risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The other main fat-soluble anti-oxidant which fights this process is vitamin E, and although there is evidence that the anti-oxidant potential of xanthohumol and isoxanthumol may be comparable with that of the vitamin, it is also clear that each of the three compounds functions best in the presence of each of the others.

Whilst orthodox medicine concedes, in fact insists, that further research is necessary, the implications of these findings are exciting; suggesting that there may be many more as yet undiscovered benefits of flavonoids. As always, however, the holistic functioning of the body means that maximum benefits will only be obtained by the consumption of the widest possible variety of all these compounds. As flavonoids are not yet widely available as supplements, this consumption is best achieved through the foodstuffs and beverages which combine them as nature intended. Such a flavonoid rich diet can only be of benefit to the action of the better known anti-oxidants, such as vitamins E and C, which are more readily obtainable in supplement form.



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