It may come as a surprise to many, but yes, it is within your power to make time go backwards and reverse the aging process. You hold the key to turn back your biological clock and the sooner you act on it – the more effective the process will be.
I don't believe in age. People are finally starting to realize that their age is not written in stone, but can be moved in whichever direction they choose to. As many like to say, age is really just a number.
The quest for youth and immortality has always been one of the wildest dreams of humanity. Man has long dreamt of cheating death and keeping youth forever and that is about to become a reality soon.
I will introduce you to 68 Therapies, many of which are beyond proper nutrition and exercise. Some of these therapies have been used successfully by many, others — by a few individuals only, but have achieved exceptional results. I will tell you what works and what doesn't work based on the experience of people who have tried it, what the science says about these therapies, and what is coming up in the pipeline.
I am unaware of any pre-existing health conditions you might have. You should consult with a qualified medical practitioner before using any of the therapies in this book. The therapies in this book are not meant to be a substitute for sound medical advice, and none of the specific amounts, doses, or protocols mentioned in this book are a recommendation for you personally. The author makes no claims about the effectiveness of the treatments described in this book.
Scientists have identified several fundamental causes of aging. What causes aging? There are different opinions — some believe the foods we eat and the sun exposure are the major reasons for aging, others think it's the way we breathe and our genes, but they all agree that everyone's biological age is different from their chronological age and that is due to different lifestyles, habits and diets.
Glycation: When we heat food, it undergoes chemical changes and creates acidic toxins. Glucose binds to our proteins, lipids and DNA and they get unable to function properly and cause aging. So the least processed the food you eat, the better.
Oxidative Stress: Free radicals are missing an electron and are therefore unstable molecules, deficient in energy, and they cause cellular damage. The way to stop this process is to take anti-oxidants, which have spare electrons and therefore an excess of energy, which they give up in favor of the free radicals and neutralize them.
Telomere Shortening: Telomeres are sequences of nucleotides at the ends of chromosomes, which protect the ends of chromosomes from fusion with other chromosomes or from deterioration. Every time a cell replicates itself, the telomeres get shorter. An enzyme has been discovered, called telomerase, which can reverse the telomere shortening and it is found in the human body as well as in certain plants.
68 Reverse Aging Therapies Backed by Science surveys the science and folklore of longevity — from glycation, oxidative stress, and telomere shortening to stem cell therapy and the historical hunt for the fountain of youth — and gathers 68 therapies, 28 antiaging foods, and 15 emerging discoveries into one accessible guide.
Victoria Fairchild Porter writes for readers without a scientific background, translating longevity research into plain language, and is explicit that the therapies described are for informational purposes and are not a substitute for guidance from a qualified medical practitioner.
Readers curious about the science, history, and folklore of longevity and antiaging — from telomerase to centuries-old legends of the elixir of life — who want a wide-ranging, accessible survey rather than a single-therapy deep dive.
