Discover our new range of Anti-ageing food supplements in the nutritherapy section of your online organic pharmacy!
Antioxidants, or anti-ageing agents, are ideal allies in the fight against free radicals, the substances responsible for premature ageing of the body, enabling us to stay in shape longer. With age, skin withers and loses its elasticity. Hair becomes dull and brittle, as do nails. These are the outward signs of a deficiency in trace elements and nutrients. Aging skin cells are also the cause. Cells have difficulty regenerating, while collagen and elastin production slows down. As a result, wrinkles become more pronounced. To prevent the effects of time, a number of means are now available to women and men alike. Anti-ageing dietary supplements are ideal for slowing down the ageing process.
Anti-ageing food supplements fall into three main categories. Before choosing one, it's important to identify your needs and ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Some vitamins are contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding. They may also be incompatible with antibiotic or anticoagulant treatments.
Antioxidants are the best known. Several vitamins have antioxidant properties. These include vitamins A, C and E, found in many foods and certain plants. They are extracted for the manufacture of dietary supplements, in which they are more concentrated. In addition to vitamins, beta-carotene, selenium and zinc are also antioxidants commonly used in these products. They help combat the free radicals that oxidize the skin and promote the appearance of wrinkles.
The WHO (World Health Organization) reports that resveratrol reduces cardiovascular risk by 40% thanks to its antithrombotic and anticholesterol action, which promotes vasodilation of the arteries.
Its powerful antioxidant action prevents the development of arteriosclerosis. Crucially, resveratrol prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the blood and its deposition in the vascular wall.
This phenomenon is thought to be responsible for a whole series of reactions harmful to blood vessels. Also the brain, with its high fat content, is threatened by exaggerated oxidative stress - believed to be the main factor in the development of Alzheimer's dementia.
The body contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help preserve skin, brain membranes and nerve cells. The body synthesizes most of them, but omegas 3 and 6 must be supplied by the diet, particularly oily fish. People who eat little fish can supplement their diet with omega 3 DHA food supplements. They are a great help for memory and all cognitive functions.
The third category of anti-aging dietary supplements acts on the skin. As we age, our skin dries out and becomes dehydrated. It also loses its radiance. Borage oil and evening primrose oil can help. These two oils are the only ones to contain linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid. They promote skin cell regeneration, restructuring and revitalizing the epidermis.
The leading cause of cancer death in women: breast cancer is also the most common cancer in France.
Extremely rare in men (1% of cases), breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in France, most often around the age of 60. While its incidence almost doubled between 1990 and 2018, rising from 29,970 to 58,400 cases a year, breast cancer treatments are improving and the number of deaths fell by 1.6% a year between 2010 and 2018.
A review of scientific literature by a research team from the University of Nicosia (Cyprus), published in May 2021, highlights the role of alterations in the mammary and intestinal microbiota in the development of breast cancer. The researchers recall studies that have shown differences in breast microbiota composition between healthy individuals and those with breast cancer. In particular, the greater presence of bacteria such as Lactococcus spp. in the breast tissue of healthy women could attest to their protective effects against breast cancer. There is also evidence of a link between dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and breast cancer: it seems that certain gut bacteria impair the production of beneficial metabolites and disrupt estrogen metabolism in the gut. Further studies are underway to identify the bacteria most involved in these mechanisms.
Soin-et-Nature offers a specific selection of food supplements to support the needs of seniors, promoting their health and well-being. Here are the main categories available:
The food supplements for seniors available on Soin-et-Nature are specially designed to maintain vitality, protect the body and respond effectively to the nutritional needs of this stage of life.
