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2024.01.30
Is Oxidation Really the Cause of Aging? Advanced Research Explained by BIANCA Aesthetic Medicine Doctor
To maximize your beauty, care for both the inside and outside is essential. We aim to bring advanced anti-aging treatments, such as peptide therapy common overseas, to our Japanese patients. While aesthetic medical approaches may offer more gradual results, they are crucial for building the foundation that supports beauty and youth. We combine nutritional therapy and lifestyle improvements with hormone replacement, peptide therapy, and regenerative medicine to propose personalized treatment plans. We provide long-term support for health and beauty from within.
Hello.
I am Yoko Maeda, a cosmetic physician at BIANCA CLINIC.
Have you ever heard that "the cause of aging is oxidation"?
Terms like "reactive oxygen species" and "antioxidant" often carry negative connotations, but recent research has shown that...Oxidation itself is not the primary cause of aging.This view is gaining traction.
What are reactive oxygen species?
Reactive oxygen species are highly reactive oxygen molecules produced during the body's metabolic processes involving oxygen.
While it is normally used for bodily defense and energy production, excessive amounts can cause cellular damage.
Oxidative stress is known to damage cells and increase the risk of atherosclerosis, certain cancers, and lifestyle-related diseases.
However,“The notion that ”oxidation equals aging" is a somewhat oversimplified idea.It might be.
The Relationship Between Oxidation and Aging — Hypotheses to Date
The prevailing view was that oxidation accelerates aging.
This conclusion is based on the following observations.
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Calorie restriction tends to reduce oxidative stress and extend lifespan.
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Long-lived animals have lower oxidative stress
From this,Couldn't we slow down aging by suppressing oxidative stress?This hypothesis has been widely accepted.
What Cutting-Edge Research Has Revealed About the Causes of Aging
In recent years, it has become clear that there is a “distance” between oxidative stress and aging.
For example, even when observing mice engineered to increase oxidative stress or mice modified to repair oxidized proteins,There was little change in lifespan.There have been multiple reports of this.
In other words,Factors other than oxidative stress significantly influence aging in a healthy state.has come to be considered.
The Role and Limitations of Antioxidants
Of course, oxidative stress is not entirely harmless.
To reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and lifestyle-related diseases,Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10Antioxidants such as these work effectively.
However, the idea that "taking antioxidant supplements prevents aging" has not yet been scientifically proven.
Antioxidants are, after all,Supporting role in balancing the bodyIt would be best to incorporate it as such.
Summary: Oxidation is one cause of aging, but it is not the only cause.
Oxidative stress certainly affects the body, but it is not the only factor influencing aging.
Multiple factors are intricately interrelated, including hormonal balance, genetic changes, cellular regenerative capacity, and decreased metabolism.
Antioxidant care is not a "miracle cure" that stops aging,One of the daily habits that support your healthWe recommend incorporating it as such.
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