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How Stem Cells Slow The Aging Process

The discussions at a recent anti-aging conference were about natural and pharmaceutical ways to slow the aging process and extend the strength and long life    of humans. There were twenty speakers from around the world. All twenty of these physicians and professors ultimately discussed stem cells as a way to decelerate  aging and speed healing.

What are stem cells and how can they help us live long, healthy lives? Are there natural products that can aid  us as we age ? What is aging?

What are stem cells ?

At conception, cells begin to divide into what will become a human being . Along the way, the cells “differentiate” – that is, they become different tissues. Some become the heart, others the brain and so on until the entire human is formed. These are called “embryonic” stem cells. Highly controversial experiments are being conducted with samples of these cells . Once a person is formed, does the human body stop making stem cells? No, because stem cells are part of our wonderful healing process. We make stem cells every day of our life. These are different from embryonic stem cells because they actually replace other cells. We know that every cell in our body has a life span . When a cell dies it needs to be replaced . Stem cells made in your bone marrow and other places in your body follow a chemical path back to the place where the cell dies and “differentiate” into the type of cell that died. The process of cell death and cell replacement can be defined as aging. Premature aging happens when more cells die than you can replace in a single day. Persistent illness and disability often accompany premature aging, as you might suppose . Dead cells are replaced with stem cells. Therefore, you can slow aging if you produce a high number of stem cells each day. You will be more vital and less likely to encounter the chronic diseases associated with premature aging . All twenty of the experts at the anti-aging conference sanctioned doing all we can to promote stem cell production by our own body. Making stem cells

As already mentioned, we make stem cells every day. Dying cells release enzymes into the bloodstream . The brain interprets the level of enzymes and sends a correct amount of human growth hormone (HgH). When the HgH reaches the bone marrow or other stem cell “nursery,” it causes the release of a number of stem cells that roughly matches the amount of HgH. The stem cells pursue the chemical trail left by the enzymes of the dying cell back to the space left by the dead cell and nestle into the tissues. Once there, they differentiate into the cell they will replace – they literally become the precise type of cell they replace.

Nutrients are vital for producing all cells (including stem cells). If you are wanting in any critical nutrient at the moment you create stem cells, one of two things will happen :

  1. Your bone marrow will turn down the order to meet the quota of stem cells, causing premature aging, or
  2. The cells will be made, but without the nutrients critical for the health and longevity of the cell. When a deficient cell matures it becomes the target for inflammation and disease.

Cells must have nutrients. Without all of the proper nutrients on board at all times, we are not able to make as many healthy cells as we lose in a day. Premature aging is the difference between how many cells we lose and how many we can replace.

More stem cells

Nutrients play multiple roles. They serve as the foundation for stem cells, and precise nutrients also invigorate the production of stem cells. Six stem cell-stimulating nutrients were identified at the anti-aging conference . As one speaker neared the end of his presentation , he talked about “a curious bioflavonoid” found in great abundance in prickly pears from the Nopal cactus. He was talking about a exclusive class of anti-oxidants called Betalains. It turns out that Betalains and Vitamin B-12 may help your body multiply the production of stem cells. As increased numbers of healthy stem cells close the gap between the quantity of cells that die and the number of cells we replace every day, aging is slowed. So, take your nutrients each day! TriVita makes two supplements that provide two of the nutrients discussed at the conference. Sonoran Bloom Nopalea is loaded with Betalains and TriVita Sublingual B-12 uses Dr. Libby’s patented process; it is the best b12 formula for many people.

 


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