The longevity and winding road
Extending life and health is a core concern of supplements. Here’s a handful that seek longevity (if not immortality, alas).
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Host Defense Mushrooms: Reishi Longevity Support 120 vegetarian capsules SRP: $59.95 Reishi is known as the “mushroom of vitality” and is a tonic for supporting general wellness and vitality. Reishi can balance blood fats, support liver detox and even regulate cortisol to help with adrenal function. It’s also a great antioxidant. Great for everyday immune-system support.
Life Extension: Skin Care Collection Anti-Aging Serum 1.75 oz (50 ml) SRP: $60 Ceramides are the hottest thing in skin care these days. These fatty molecules are the cement that keeps skin cells together. This protective layer retains moisture and keeps the skin plump and healthy. Other ingredients include peptides for skin elasticity and hyaluronic acid for moisture. A solid offering from Life Extension.
Nariveda: Guruji’s Grace 8.5 fl oz SRP: $129.95 This is a super high-end supplement that uses more than 100 top-shelf, plant-based branded ingredients and is thoughtfully formulated in the planetary chakra spot of Sedona, Arizona. It is said to preserve telomere length (a key DNA marker of longevity), key on intracellular detox, preserve organ function, balance hormones, strengthen immunity, and support healthy, glowing skin. Ommmmm.
NatureWise: Ashwagandha for Healthy Aging 60 vegetarian capsules SRP: $45.32 Transparency king NatureWise is a trusted brand that starts with an efficacious dose of 600 mg of the KSM-66 brand of ashwagandha, which helps performance of the body and mind. It then has half a gram’s worth of a healthy aging blend featuring resveratrol, pomegranate, maitake and reishi mushrooms, and astaxanthin for good antioxidant measure. Download the Transparency app, scan the QR code, and learn about the ingredient and the testing methods used to validate ingredient quality.
Pure Essence: Longevity Men 120 tablets SRP: $58.79 Pure Essence flexes its muscles with this mighty men’s multiple. A whole-food base supports a range of men’s concerns, from digestion and immunity to prostate and liver. There are glutathione precursors for healthy detox and aging and mushrooms for energy and vitality. This one’s a home run.
Pure Essence: Longevity Men 120 tablets SRP: $58.79 Pure Essence flexes its muscles with this mighty men’s multiple. A whole-food base supports a range of men’s concerns, from digestion and immunity to prostate and liver. There are glutathione precursors for healthy detox and aging and mushrooms for energy and vitality. This one’s a home run.
Ponce de Leon searched for the elusive Fountain of Youth 500 years ago. 5,000 years ago Chinese emperors and dynasties also sought immortality. And why not? Life is so, so good: can’t we just keep it going? The answer, alas, is no. At least not yet. But if we can’t extend our lifespan, we can at least expand our healthspan—extend the number of years where we feel all full of piss and vinegar. This emerging supplements category is going after the healthy aging set, and there are some interesting entrants. Check out five that caught our attention.
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