11 Supplements That Could Help You Live Longer.

Stay stronger, longer

The recipe for awesome aging? Healthy whole foods and enough exercise, of course, but a few strategically selected supplements can help keep that youthful pep in your step too, says Andrew Weil, MD, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Here are his recommendations for six age-related maladies. Just be sure to get the green light from your doctor before adding anything new to your current supplement lineup. 

*Dosage may vary depending on specific needs or supplement brand, so consult your doctor.

1.Lack of energy

SUPPLEMENTS: Acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid

This combination may increase the efficiency of mitochondria (energy producers) in cells.
Dosage: 1,000 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine and 200-400 mg of alpha-lipoic acid a day

SUPPLEMENT: Rhodiola

This adaptogenic herb seems to help the body resist a variety of stressors and increase energy.
Dosage: 100-400 mg of a standardized extract a day

2.Joint wear

SUPPLEMENTS: Glucosamine and chondroitin

Research suggests that these natural chemicals found in joint fluid and cartilage ease arthritis pain, improve joint mobility, and slow joint damage.
Dosage: 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 900-1,200 mg of chondroitin a day

SUPPLEMENT: S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe)

SAMe may help deliver collagen-synthesizing sulfur to cartilage, strengthening joints.
Dosage: 200-400 mg twice a day

3.Dementia

SUPPLEMENT: Turmeric

This yellow curry spice could play a role in preventing the formation of brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, which may be why India has low dementia rates.

Dosage: 500 mg of standardized extract 2 or 3 times a day

SUPPLEMENT: Fish Oil

Omega-3s in fish oil may prevent unhealthy fats from interrupting the creation of brain nerve cells, finds a new study.
Dosage: 2-3 g of molecularly distilled fish oil a day

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4.Heart Disease

SUPPLEMENT: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)

This powerful antioxidant helps maintain healthy blood vessels, support optimal functioning of the heart muscle, and prevent LDL cholesterol from accumulating on artery walls.
Dosage: 120 mg a day, taken with a meal

SUPPLEMENT: Magnesium 

Magnesium helps regulate blood pressure and is linked to decreased risk of death from heart disease.
Dosage: 250-400 mg of magnesium citrate, chelate, or glycinate a day

5.Weak bones

SUPPLEMENTS: Vitamin D and calcium

If you don't have osteoporosis, you can meet your calcium needs by eating high-quality dairy, dark green vegetables, and fortified foods. But you need adequate vitamin D levels to absorb calcium, so supplementing will help. If you can't get enough calcium from food, take calcium citrate with meals.
Dosage: 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and 500-700 mg of calcium citrate a day in divided doses (if food sources are inadequate)

6.Varicose veins

SUPPLEMENT: Horse chestnut seed extract (HCSE)

HCSE blocks the release of enzymes that damage capillary walls, which reduces the pain, swelling, and itching associated with varicose veins.
Dosage: 250-300 mg of a standardized extract twice a day

SUPPLEMENT: Grapeseed extract

Grapeseed extract contains antioxidants that help make blood vessels more elastic and less prone to swelling.
Dosage: 150-300 mg of a standardized extract a day

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