Healthy Ageing - Healthy You
A Guide for a long and vital life
An apple a day…
Since ancient times, people are longing for the gift of eternal youth. This is manifested for instance in the motif of the fountain of youth in diverse myths. A bath in it or drinking its water is said to wash away the ailments of age.
Today it is evident that indeed our diet plays a pivotal role for healthy ageing.
Ongoing improvement of healthcare, living standards and increasing knowledge about the impact of individual behaviour like physical activity and adequate nutrition positively affect our life expectancy – and our claim for a good quality of life, no matter how old we are.
The process of ageing – behind the scenes
Ageing, from a scientific perspective, results from the accumulation of cellular and molecular damage over time, with theories pointing to oxidative damage, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cellular senescence as key factors.
Cellular senescence occurs when telomeres, DNA sequences at chromosome ends, shorten due to cell division and oxidative damage, leading to cell cycle arrest. Accumulating senescent cells appear to limit tissue regeneration and promote chronic inflammation, often termed "inflammaging."
Exogenous factors such as smoking, high-fat and sugar diets and UV light can accelerate these ageing processes.
… and what’s the good news?
Our organism itself possesses the capacity to fight oxidative stress with antioxidants. In this respect, our diet has a decisive influence. Plant-based diets deliver a plethora of secondary plant metabolites that may positively influence health. Among them, the class of flavonoids are recognised as powerful antioxidants and rendered as main reason for the health benefits from consumption of fruits and vegetables. One subclass of flavonoids, the anthocyanins, are well-known as potent radical scavengers and responsible for the blue and violet colour. So fruits with a high anthocyanins concentration are an important food source for healthy ageing.
anthocyanin enriched and standardised maqui berry extract
Beauty from within
When it comes to ageing, we often focus on the visible signs like wrinkles and age spots. The sun's UV rays speed up these changes, making our skin age faster. Fragmentation of the dermal collagenous matrix promotes wrinkle formation and pigmentation may become uneven with so-called age spots.
Oxidative stress plays a central role in the structural alterations of the skin in both photo-ageing as well as chronological ageing. Delphinol®, a powerful antioxidant, can help maintain skin vitality by countering the effects of light exposure and slowing down ageing-related changes. As a nutritional supplement, Delphinol® supports vibrant skin, reduces redness, and supports firmness and elasticity. Delphinol® clearly promotes the beauty from within and thereby the overall well-being.
Metabolic Balance
Age is one of the most important factors of change in terms of energy metabolism: as it slows down, it becomes crucial to balance energy levels. Managing blood sugar becomes key to prevent spikes and enhance insulin sensitivity.
Inflammation is also a factor in age-related diseases, but a balanced diet can help reduce inflammation, preserving health in later life.
Clinical data show that Delphinol® has great potential for a healthy glucose metabolism. It delays glucose absorption after eating carbs or sugars, helping to avoid post-meal crashes. Delphinol® also stimulates in vitro the release of the satiety hormone GLP-1. Both findings imply that Delphinol® can help curb cravings and keep blood sugar levels within normal ranges.
Bone Health
Loss of bone mass and osteoporosis are well-known concomitants related to ageing. Our bones undergo constant remodeling throughout life, but as we get older, bone density decreases. For both women and men, this process can start as early as the 30s and worsen during menopause.
In pre-clinical studies, Delphinol® not only inhibited the formation of bone-resorbing cells but also stimulated the formation of osteoblasts, the bone-building cells. Moreover, Delphinol® prevented loss of bone mass and reversed significant changes in bone architecture by stimulation of bone formation. This makes Delphinol® a unique ingredient for nutritional supplements supporting strong bones.