How to live a long life, what fundamentally shortens our lives, and how to slow down the aging process.

For centuries, people have dreamed of living forever. According to current beliefs, this is certainly not possible. However, it is definitely possible to extend one's life somewhat. How can this be achieved, and what does current science have to say about it?
Scientists have discovered that certain low-calorie foods can significantly accelerate aging. They have blamed widely used food additives – phosphoric acid and its salts. They believe that, just as it shortens the lives of rodents, it does the same for us. Phosphoric acid is found in, among other things, the globally popular beverage Coca-Cola.
Chips and sodas are a burden that shortens life. We often hear such statements. In the past, these statements were always based on the argument of excess calories, which put a strain on the heart. In a report published by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the focus is now on something completely different. Mohamed Shawkat Razzaque, head of the research team from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, identified a substance as harmful that the food industry can no longer do without. In addition to low-quality hydrogenated fats, which are used to produce various cheap chocolate coatings, the same applies to fillings in various cookies and protein bars. They contain so-called "trans fats," and therefore, we can consume a maximum of one such treat per day in order to meet standards and not harm our hearts with such snacks. In addition, refined sugar increases the level of harmful cholesterol in the body, which is also not good for the heart. For strengthening the heart and blood vessels, a good combination of dietary supplements is Venisfér and Vista clear, which contain plants beneficial for heart function and cardiovascular health. Common rue, mistletoe, turmeric, and other plants contribute to maintaining normal blood pressure and have beneficial effects on the heart and blood vessels.

What's new about longevity?

Japanese scientists have discovered a gene that exhibits typical human aging symptoms in mice. The protein, whose synthesis this gene is responsible for, is related to the sensitivity of cells to insulin. Experiments on animals showed that increasing the level of this protein leads to a prolongation of life by as much as one-third. Mice that have this gene damaged by a mutation initially appear normal and healthy, but only until the age of 3-4 weeks. Then, signs of aging begin to appear – their skin atrophies, their bones become thinner, the elasticity of their blood vessels decreases, and emphysema begins to develop. They die prematurely at the age of about two months.

When scientists discovered what this damaged gene, and therefore the low production of the protein it encodes, can do, they tried to find out what would happen if the organism began to produce more of this protein itself. They created a mutant strain of mice that could produce more of the protein than normal individuals. It turned out that these mutant mice lived 19-31% longer than the average "mouse lifespan."

Protein that slows down aging

Scientists claim that, using a specific protein, they can prevent pathological changes associated with premature aging in flies. We humans also have a counterpart of this protein in our cells. The protein sestrin protects cells in stressful situations and prevents premature aging of the organism. Researchers are interested in sestrin not only because of the longevity of Diptera insects, but also because, in its absence in cells, the body begins to accumulate triglycerides, heart arrhythmias occur, and muscles degenerate. All of this affects even young flies. This is a surprising similarity to human manifestations of premature aging and to the processes that affect people who are overweight.

This led scientists from the University of California and the Burnham Institute in La Jolla to another attempt. They began adding a synthetic substance with a "sister" effect to the food of flies prone to premature aging. They hoped that this would delay the onset of their unfortunate fate. It worked. The flies treated with the synthetic substance lived longer.
Just for your information. From the Diochi products, dietary supplements such as Levamin, Gerocel capsules, and Viraimun are suitable for longevity. Viraimun contains extracts from mushrooms that have been used in China for centuries to extend human life. The extracts help strengthen the body's immune system, which is extremely important for an aging person. All of these natural products contain herbs that help slow down the aging process.

This article was published with the kind permission of the magazine Sféra.

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