Longevinex Resveratrol Supplement Claimed to Have Anti-Aging Effects

Supplements and Lifestyle Can Have Anti-Aging Properties: What I Do to Try to Stay Young Longer

For hundreds of years, humankind has been looking for the fountain of youth. One company, Longevinex, claims it's found a way to effectively use resveratrol. Resveratrol is found in red wine and is claimed to have anti-aging properties. It forms the basis for the Longevinex dietary supplement.

Longevinex markets an anti-aging supplement that consists of resveratrol, quercetin, vitamin E, and other ingredients. The theory is that the resveratrol molecule mimics the health effects of a calorie restricted diet and activates genes that have anti-aging effects. Resveratrol also has some anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants are believed to have strong anti-aging effects.

Longevinex comes in a once-daily capsule. A one month supply costs $36.95 through the Longevinex web site.

There are a number of theories as to the causes of aging and a number of ways to address these causes through lifestyle and supplementation. I've been following my own anti-aging regimen for a number of years.

The most popular theory is that free radicals cause cellular damage and aging. Free radicals are molecules that are a by product of oxidation. A number of nutrients are called anti-oxidants because they eliminate free radicals in the body. The key anti-oxidant molecules are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and zinc. It's no coincidence that these same components are usually associated with a strong immune system. Free radicals are believed to play a role in a number of diseases.

In my personal regimen, I address the free radical issue with an anti-oxidant supplement. My preference is a product called ACES + Zinc from The Vitamin Shoppe. This is a capsule which contains all the key anti-oxidants.

In addition, I often take supplemental vitamin C and E based on environmental factors or my current health status. Caution should be taken to avoid over-supplementation particularly with vitamin A which can toxic. The best way to supplement vitamin A is to take a beta carotene supplement which is converted in the body to vitamin A as needed.