Sunday, April 18, 2010

Balance Your Hormones to Stay Younger for Longer

Specific hormones' role in longevity and healthy aging is a hot topic at the moment.

In fact, it formed the basis of key discussions at the recent International Congress of Neuroendocrinology in Pittsburgh and the Paris Anti-Obesity Therapies Congress.

According to the latest theories, the following hormones may be the key to healthy aging:

1. DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone):

This hormone, produced by the adrenal glands, is the most abundant hormone in the body.

Its anti-aging effects include: protection against dementia and Alzheimer's, heart disease, breast and ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis (the higher the DHEA levels in the body, the higher the bone density).

2. Melatonin:

This hormone is produced by the pineal gland, which is situated in the brain.

The hormone's anti-aging effects are tied to the fact that it helps one to sleep. Sleep, in turn, leads to the production of the major anti-aging hormone, HGH (human growth hormone).. . .

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