Benefit:
The ingredients in this stack, popularized by-products such as TA-65, increase telomere length. There is a general inverse correlation between age (the diseases of old age) and telomere length. While telomere length does not correlate with age as closely as epigenetic factors in general, several studies have shown significant benefits in lengthening them. Longer telomeres reduce the chance of DNA replication errors during cell division. Reported benefits include wrinkle reduction, healthier heart, resilience to cancer, healthier hair, better skin, better eyesight, and improved sexual and athletic performance. While this stack focuses on the de-ironized Astragalus root, other telomerase activators may prove effective as we learn more. If you took Astragalus herb without de-ironizing, the iron dosage would be lethal in the amounts needed to get an epigenetic anti-aging effect.
Main Ingredients:
Astragaloside IV
Cycloastragenol
Magnesium (Citrate)
Activities:
Healthy activities such as exercise and meditation encourage telomerase activation, and they tend to lengthen our telomeres. Stress, on the other hand, significantly reduces telomere length, and thus contributes to the overall increased likelihood of disease.
TA-65 has the critical ingredients except for additional Magnesium. You would ideally supplement with Magnesium to ensure that the telomerase activators have enough Magnesium actually to activate the telomerase.
There are two supplements that I have found useful. Instructions will direct you in the proper dosage for your age. Taking too much or too little is less optimal than the correct amount.
TA-65, a well-studied supplement, mainly contains de-ironized cycloastragenol. It also contains astragaloside IV.
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The main active ingredient is Cycloastragenol. I have found this brand particularly useful, and when I can afford it, I opt for the nanoparticles. Absorption is a big issue with Cycloastragenol, and the nanoparticles may even prove better at a much lower cost than TA-65.
Please order the dosage appropriate for your biological age to get maximum effect. I set my dose based on biological age rather than chronological age. My upcoming blog on how to determine your biological age using the pinch test will provide a quick and straightforward measure of your biological age.
To get the maximum effect, you can also order Astragaloside IV to take with this.