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J.J. Virgin, a certified nutrition specialist and New York Times bestselling author, discusses seven anti-aging supplements she takes daily to support mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. She starts with uralithin A, a compound generated by gut bacteria that supports mitochondria, promotes autophagy, and may help prevent age-related neural decline. Next, she highlights synolytics, a class of compounds designed to eliminate senescent cells, which can reduce inflammation, improve tissue function, and rejuvenate the immune system. Virgin emphasizes the importance of taking vitamin D3 with vitamin K, as they work synergistically to strengthen bones, support the immune system, and improve heart health. She then discusses creatine, a supplement that can enhance athletic performance, combat age-related muscle loss, and improve cognitive function. Virgin also recommends taurine, an amino acid and neurotransmitter that supports cardiovascular health, muscle strength, and brain protection. She then talks about nitric oxide, a molecule that helps relax blood vessels, improve blood flow, and promote healthier skin. Finally, she discusses acrimansia, a type of gut bacteria that helps maintain gut health, potentially slows aging, and lowers the risk of age-related diseases. Virgin emphasizes that these supplements should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces J.J. Virgin, a certified nutrition specialist and New York Times bestselling author, who shares her expertise on health and wellness. She explains her passion for science and her mission to simplify health information for a wider audience. She also introduces the Well Beyond 40 podcast, which focuses on actionable strategies for thriving in your 40s and beyond.

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Uralithin A: Supporting Mitochondria and Combating Aging

This Chapter delves into the benefits of uralithin A, a compound generated by gut bacteria that supports mitochondrial function and promotes autophagy. It discusses how uralithin A can improve mitochondrial health, reduce age-related muscle decline, and potentially prevent age-related neural decline. It also highlights its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to combat oxidative stress.

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Synolytics: Eliminating Zombie Cells for Improved Health

This Chapter explores the role of synolytics in targeting and eliminating senescent cells, also known as zombie cells. It explains how these cells contribute to various health problems and how synolytics can reduce inflammation, improve tissue function, and rejuvenate the immune system. It also mentions studies suggesting that reducing senescent cells can extend lifespan and healthspan.

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Vitamin D3 with Vitamin K: Strengthening Bones and Supporting Overall Health

This Chapter emphasizes the importance of taking vitamin D3 with vitamin K, as they work synergistically to enhance each other's effects. It discusses how this combination can strengthen bones, promote bone health, support the immune system, improve muscle function, and reduce the risk of falls and physical decline. It also highlights the role of vitamin K in preventing artery calcification and its potential benefits for cognitive health.

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Q&A

• What are some of the key benefits of uralithin A?

  Uralithin A supports mitochondrial function, promotes autophagy, may help prevent age-related neural decline, and combats oxidative stress. It can also improve mitochondrial health, reduce age-related muscle decline, and has anti-inflammatory properties.

• How do synolytics work and what are their potential benefits?

  Synolytics target and eliminate senescent cells, also known as zombie cells, which contribute to various health problems. They can reduce inflammation, improve tissue function, rejuvenate the immune system, and potentially extend lifespan and healthspan.

• Why is it important to take vitamin D3 with vitamin K?

  Vitamin D3 and vitamin K work synergistically to enhance each other's effects. This combination strengthens bones, promotes bone health, supports the immune system, improves muscle function, reduces the risk of falls and physical decline, and may help prevent artery calcification.

• What are the benefits of creatine for women over 40?

  Creatine can enhance athletic performance, combat age-related muscle loss, improve cognitive function, increase bone density, help with glucose metabolism, and reduce skin wrinkling. It is particularly beneficial for preventing sarcopenia and supporting overall health as we age.

• What are the key benefits of taurine?

  Taurine supports cardiovascular health, muscle strength, brain protection, and antioxidant defenses. It helps regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol levels. It also has neuroprotective effects and can help prevent age-related vision loss.

• How does nitric oxide contribute to overall health?

  Nitric oxide helps relax and widen blood vessels, improving blood flow and reducing blood pressure. It also promotes vasodilation in the skin, improving circulation and delivering nutrients. It can also help improve sexual arousal and function and enhance exercise performance.

• What are the potential benefits of acrimansia for aging?

  Acrimansia helps maintain gut health, potentially slows aging, and lowers the risk of age-related diseases. It strengthens the gut barrier, improves glucose metabolism, reduces inflammation, and may help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes. It also helps raise glucagon-like peptide (GLP1), which improves blood sugar balance and can help with metabolic syndrome.

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