Anti-aging, Well-being & Supplements

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Introduction

Below is what I know so far and most represents what I take today (I don't have the age or chronic conditions so don't need everything below). Take with a diet high in quality proteins (oily fish, mackeral/salmon/etc & turkey) & quality fats (macademia nut oil, advocado, estate bottled virgin olive oil). This is written by a male (me) but suitable for women.
Typically take 5,6,7 days, I do believe in rest from supplements a least one day a week though that may be a false premise (I do get a rest from the huge number of pills though, so there may be psychological benefit !). Reduce dose if at home and less active and out of Sun. Increase antioxidants when you're ill (or at night when drunk, seriously, you'll be surprised how much better you feel).
Read the labels, know what you're taking and why, feel the benefits or stop taking. One day you'll be able to get a profile and you'll get a list of optimal things to consume, but not yet. In the mean time get used to taking a lot of pills or don't. Oh, and there are more, but I concede that there is a limit even I will take.
Bottom line is, YOU are responsible for your health and well-being not your doctor, TV or even your best friends and advisors, they're just facilitators. If you have health condition/ailments and don't know everything about them, and I mean bleeding edge knowledge, then refer yourself to Darwin. I tend to find a huge amount of disinterest & reluctance towards supplementation which gets worse the older the person, it's a choice.

Generally in order of importance, so use that + affordability + pill overload + ailments to prioritise. If you have questions, you may ask.

Anti-aging for your Insides

Squaline IP6, antioxidant
http://www.isshogenki.co.uk
Two capsules at night - you can think of this as supercharged vitamin E

GH-7, antioxidant+
http://www.achilleshealthmart.com/Gerovital/Vitacel7.htm
Two at night (for a week, then one), one in morning (empty stomach, when you first get up)

DHEA, base hormone to stimulate others, 7-Keto best for males.
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=771&np=1
50mg day, One 25mg in morning, One 25mg at night
!! Note: for ages 40+. Take for 3 months, then get a clinical workup to measure DHEA and free testosterone.
This will find your ideal dose, higher or lower. The initial dose is to find how well you absorb - you're already in deficit if over 40.

Melatonin, guarantee a good nights sleep and accelerate antioxidant activities
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=719&np=1
One at night

CoQ10 & L-Carnitine, antioxidant
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=DC8B284695DB463A90A43E1759762EB8&PID=4974&np=1
Nuclear fuel for the cells.

Grapseed Extract, antioxidant
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=15&np=1
50mg in evening.

Selenium, antioxidant
You'll get the necessary amount in America with a good diet, otherwise supplement.

Vitamin C, antioxidant
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=725&np=1
1 in morning, ages 40+ 1 in evening too.

Vitamin E, antioxidant
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=392&np=1
400iu with Vitamin C.

Beta Carotene, antioxidant
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=388&np=1
15mg with C/E

Zinc

Ginkgo Biloba
120mg

A general multivitamin
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=6BE5DC1FCDC34681BAD79D6335507D15&PID=485

Collagen/MSM/Chondroitin/Glucosamine (in order of effectiveness)
High doses when your joints feel painful, inflamed & inflexible, best taken when active, otherwise for repair/upkeep when you're not active - but get get active as soon as, it improves utilisation.

Collagen: http://www.buycosmetics.com/store/detail.asp?producttypeid=992
Good for your joints but you'll see your face/skin soften too, particularly if your fine blood supply is being trashed by smoking.

Glucosamine & MSM+: http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=163&np=1
Note the white willow (precursor to aspirin), ingredients may initially upset your stomach until you adapt which is probably why ginger is there, and they taste awful, but reduces inflammation while you heal.

Glucosamine & Chondroitin
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=4437&np=1
Lubrication of joints alternate with above.

DHA, EFA, Omega 3 Fish Oil
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=115
Natural control of inflammation, lubrication, brain food

GLA, Starflower/Borage Oil
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=5F842235598347C5A64A0610F6CFF2FB&PID=666&np=1
Good for skin

Choline & Inositol & Vitamin B5
Cheap memory aid but there are others above, or take aswell.

Others:
Once a year and at times of peak exercise: http://www.ripfast.com/files/intelRange/testoIntelSS1.php
Will make you feel a little more aggressive, so beware. Smartdrugs will help you recognise this !

Todo list:
SAMe (for joints, mood, brain)

Smartdrugs

DMAE, helps concentration, memory, ability to focus without distraction (specifically)
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=76&np=1
One in morning with GH7 above. If you want extra concentration in afternoon take another 2pm-4pm.

Deprenyl, antiaging for the brain, improve memory, extends longevity of feel good hormones in the brain, a mild nervous system stimulant, you'll be more optimistic and less irritable too. MAO-B inhibitor. MAO's basically overdo destruction of brain hormones as you get older, that and the natural reduction in brain receptors and it's no wonder you don't feel excitement/exhilaration as you used to.
http://www.qhi.co.uk/ky.asp?i=Deprenyl
5 mg on Monday & Thursday's (you need no more than 1.5mg a day for the maintenance dose but it's slow acting allowing the higher dose to be taken less frequently and work just as well. You'll notice results approx 3 weeks from start, quite subtle). Try and minimise cured foods, and check your blood pressure regularly, something you should do anyway (get the wrist monitor from argos.co.uk).

Others on the todo list:
Hydergine, SAMe & Piracetam (from QHI) looks interesting, done the research, waiting, thinking.

Antiaging for face & skin

Focus on face as this takes the most Sun damage then use on any area with blemishes or wrinkles. Apply first, allow for initial absorption, use mixed (PO2) or pure, then wet hands with water and gently blend into wherever the cream has been applied. Wait for further absorption, then apply water again. This will 'pull' moisture into the skin using the characteristics of PO2.

PO2 Oxygen Cream
http://www.oxygencreams.co.uk/contour.htm
Ignore the description, women might want to try the visage version as it's half strength and will allow time for the skin to adapt.
Use as accelerant and blend sparingly with all other creams you might use. Use in tiny spots for blemishes/age spots/warts.
This may feel odd at first as your skin gets used to the idea of water & oxygen again (as it used to !). Use whilst on good antioxidant program as it relies on the body's reaction to generate said Oxygen & Water. Skin will go pale and then return to colour. Will bleach skin over time (and hair if it touches it) so if you're attached to a deep skin tan you'll need Melanin or some other tanning cream/activity. Ageless skin or deep tan, you might be able to have both, but you might not.

DMAE/Collagen Cream
http://www.puritan.com/pages/file.asp?xs=E714AC0ECE824C1D9B75F998FB415BB9&PID=4443&np=1
Blend with PO2, tightens the skin.

Principal Secret Advanced Continuous Moisture
http://www.principalsecret.com http://www.principalsecret.co.uk/
Good moisturiser with sun protection & hyaluronic acid. Use infrequently or if you're spending time outside.
Blend with PO2 & DMAE.

Squaline IP6/Vitamin E
As above. Prick capsule with pin and spread sparingly. Particularly effective when used with PO2 as it will accelerate absorption of these oily antioxidants. Use in morning and/or night.

Ordering

If ordering from the US (Puritan), and you can plan ahead, ensure orders don't exceed $32 (+/- $5) - this will beat import duty.