Men's Antiaging Supplements: 2009

Modern science is moving forward in the creation of synthetic substances that replicate health giving formulas found in nature. The battle to fight premature aging and other disorders is slowly being won by the men in white coats.

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Amazing Chemicals Invented by Nature, Rebuilt in Lab

Natural substances can treat cancer, prolong life and trigger amazing hallucinations.

But although nature can make a remarkably wide variety of chemicals — far more than the best molecule-making robots — it does not always deliver them in bulk. Drug companies and medical researchers often turn to organic chemists when they need something that is too rare or too difficult to harvest from the wild.

Many researchers enjoy the challenge of building complicated molecules from scratch in their laboratories, testing their skills in service of a worthwhile goal. Duplicating Mother Nature isn't easy, and sometimes the journey is almost as impressive as the chemicals themselves.

Click through the gallery for some of the most remarkable chemicals that have been rebuilt in the lab.

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There is an article that details the benefits Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) on the main site. But I also wanted to throw in a couple of sidenotes here. I started using Alpha Lipoic Acid a couple of months ago after discovering an article in the Well Being Journal about the supplement's strong antioxidant and anti-aging capabilities.

ALA contains multiple benefits for individuals that exhibit signs of a variety of conditions including symptoms of premature aging, cholesterol issues, cardiovascular problems and a host of other symptoms typically associated with the aging process. ALA enhances the recuperative abilities of vitamin C and vitamin E, and is a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals throughout the body, including the major organs such as the heart and brain.

ALA is used in medical programs designed to treat and detox the liver, and can actually work to regenerate tissue damaged from alcohol or medication damage. It protects the retina and lens of your eyes from degeneration, reverses the aging process in the cells of the brain, and helps to protect against brain deterioration as we age.

ALA's powerful antioxidant properties also contribute to healthy skin by removing the free radicals associated with sun damage and aging spots.

After a couple of months on ALA, I have noticed that my skin, especially in the face, is much tighter and has a sort of healthy glow to it. Also, the tiny wrinkles under my eyes have decreased significantly since I have been taking the supplement. Not sure why that is, but I assume it's an offshoot of the free radical control.

I have also noticed that the ALA supplement has a strong overall detoxification effect.

I have an appointment to have my cholesterol checked this upcoming week, and I will then be able to comment on any changes that the supplement may have contributed to. I've been running about 105 in my LDL count and am looking to bring that down.

I tried GNC's brand of ALA, but found it to be too expensive for long term use. I shopped around and did my homework on customer reviews, etc and finally decided on a couple of reliable online sources.

All I can say is, give this anti-aging supplement a try. The results for me have been pretty amazing. After doing some research on dosages, I've been taking the 200mg form three times a day. Do take it with food, as it can, due to its acidic content, cause discomfort in an empty stomach.

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