Anti Aging Supplements for Men
Mar 10th, 2010 | By Greg Cambridge | Category: Anti Aging For Men, SupplementsThe top 10 Best Anti Aging Supplements for Men
Anti aging Supplements for Men
There are 10 top anti aging supplements for men you should be taking for optimum health and performance as you age. Because the nutrients in our food no longer contains dense nutrition as it used to because of depleted soil, freezing, and cooking processes, you have to take supplements to ensure your body is getting what it needs on a daily basis. The following nutritional supplements are what you should be taking to help prevent the diseases of aging and to supplement your diet.
1. A Daily Multi-Mineral Vitamin: Your daily multivitamin must be a high quality multivitamin. The ingredients in a high quality multivitamin should include the following:
Vitamin A: 5,000 IU,
Vitamin B6: 10 mg.,
Thiamine: 1.5 mg,
folic acid: 400 mcg.,
riboflavin: 1.7 mg.,
niacin: 20 mg.,
vitamin B12: 10 mg.,
pantothenic acid: 10 mg.,
biotin: 300 mcg.,
vitamin C: 100 – 200 mg.,
vitamin D: 400 – 1,000 IU,
vitamin E (mixed tocopherols): 30 – 400 IU,
calcium: 800 – 1,000 mg.,
magnesium: 250 – 400 mg.,
zinc: 15 – 25 mg.,
iodine: 150 mcg.,
selenium: 100 – 200 mcg.,
copper 1 – 3 mg.,
manganese: 2 – 5 mg.,
molybdenum: 75 mcg.,
chromium: 120 – 200 mcg.
2. Vitamin E: Vitamin E prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol and, therefore, heart disease. There is conflicting research on vitamin E, but you need to take vitamin E with other nutritional supplements because the ability of the body to use vitamin E optimally if taken alone. Vitamin E is thought to boost immune strength to protect against flu and colds, helps fight allergies and may prevent Parkinson’s disease. The suggested amount of Vitamin E to take daily is 400 IU of mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols.
3. Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which offers a multitude of benefits. Vitamin C can help prevent or at least slow down the hardening of the arteries – atherosclerosis. It also helps prevent plaque formation by stopping the white blood cells from sticking to the inside of blood vessels which can cause sexual performance issues. Taking vitamin C is also beneficial because of its antioxidant qualities in combating the negative effects of stress and is also vital in the production of collagen for maintaining youthful looking skin. On a daily basis, you should take 500 to 1000 mg to as high as 2000 mg a day, but check with your medical practitioner first to find out how much you should be taking for yourself.
4. Pomegranate: Pomegranate is also a powerful antioxidant, contains ellagic acid and is rich in anthocyanins and punicalagins. Research has shown that it is a cancer fighter, helping to prevent breast cancer in women, colon cancer, Alzheimer’s disease progression and the progression of prostrate cancer. It is not clear how much you should take on a daily basis, but 250 mg is the dosage stated by manufacturers. Drinking 1.5 to 1.7 ounces of unsweetened pomegranate juice a day gives you 23 mg of anthocyanins, 94 mg., of punicalagin and 8 mg of ellagic acid.
5. Coenzyme Q10: Used by almost all cells in the body, Coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinone converts food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is the energy on which your body functions. Both your heart and brain require high levels of Coenzyme Q10. If you are taking statin medication for cholesterol, you should be taking Coenzyme Q10 to counteract the negative effects of statins. Supplementation on a daily basis ranges from 30 – 90 mg. per day but you must check the dosage with your doctor. Some conditions would dictate a higher dosage. The benefits of Coenzyme Q10 include: reduction in the frequency of migraines, slowing down or prevention of Parkinson’s disease, and the improvement of high blood pressure. In addition, there is evidence that when used with selenium, it has reduced death rates for those who have experienced heart attacks.
6. Lycopene: Lycopene comes from tomatoes, watermelon, guava and pink grapefruit and is a very strong antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the rate of cancer including prostrate cancer in men. Lycopene comes from the carotenoid family (carrots). Optimum doses are believed to be 6.5 mg a day for the highest anti cancer benefits.
7. Asian Ginseng: Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng), used by Chinese medicine for thousands of years has benefits to both young and old alike. Its benefits include: improved blood sugar metabolism, improved mental performance, reduction in mental fatigue and may also help with sexual performance, specifically with erectile dysfunction. The recommended daily intake is 200 to 500 mg per day.
8. Rhodiola: Rhodiola has been used for hundreds of years in Russia and is a type of adaptogen herb and antioxidant which helps the body deal with stress, decrease fatigue levels, enhance memory and increase attention span. Taking 200 to 600 mg a day is recommended.
9. Saw Palmetto: Saw Palmetto has been used to help reduce benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (benign enlargement of the prostrate gland) in men over 50. Much research has been pursued on Saw Palmetto and its benefits for BPH. Take standardized liposterolic saw palmetto extract – 160 mg twice a day helps deal with the symptoms of mild to moderate BPH. Always check with you doctor or naturopath first for correct dosages for your body.
10. Green Tea: The benefits of drinking green tea are numerous and there has been a lot of research done on its health benefits. In Asia, it is valued because of its ability to prevent cancer, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Regular green tea consumption of about three cups a day is recommended. You can also take supplements of green tea extract which contains about 240 to 320 mg of polyphenols. Green tea appears to reduce risks for breast, lung, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers. Green tea is a powerful antioxidant because it contains polyphenols which provide this benefit.
These 10 anti aging health supplements for men should be taken on a daily basis. Before taking any health supplementation, be sure to check with your medical practitioner or naturopath for the amount of nutritional supplementation you need and to find out if any of these interact with any medication you are taking. This article is provided for informational purposes only and we advise, as always, to check with you doctor first.
