Can oxidative stress, chronic inflammation and hormonal changes make me age faster?
The question, asked by a woman aged 30 to 44
I’ve been reading about how oxidative stress, inflammation and hormonal shifts may change as we get older. I’m wondering if these can be tested for and whether a longevity programme can actually help address them before they cause bigger health problems.
Why this is happening
Now these can speed up the ageing process, as they are connected.
In oxidative stress, your body produces free radicals that give you energy. However, since antioxidants control free radicals, when these grow in number, more than antioxidants, they start damaging the cells, DNA, and tissues.
In chronic inflammation, a low-grade inflammation that causes damage to blood vessels, joints, the brain, and metabolism. This is associated with heart, and diabetes.
In hormonal changes, any change in your thyroid, insulin, cortisol, and sex hormones can affect your energy, muscle, weight, sleep, and mood.
Each feeds the other. Inflammation increases oxidative stress and hormonal imbalance, which again causes inflammation, and it’s a cycle.
However, all three can be tested and improved.
Suggested Tests
Oxidative stress:
- Oxidised LDL
- GGT
- Homocysteine
- Glutathione levels
Chronic inflammation:
- hs-CRP
- ESR and fibrinogen
- CBC, including the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio
- Ferritin
Hormonal changes:
- Full thyroid panel
- Fasting insulin, HbA1c
- Morning cortisol, DHEA-S
- For women: oestradiol, progesterone and FSH, timed to the cycle where relevant
- For men: total testosterone and SHBG
- Vitamin D
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
At CLP, our longevity programme measures three drivers of ageing and targets them directly.
An advanced testing to check for the oxidative stress, inflammation and hull hormone test, designed for your age and gender.
After reviewing the results we will build a plan.
IV nutrition along with glutathione, Vitamin C, ozone,are provided if needed.
We help you build a lifestyle foundation with anti-inflammatory nutrition, strength training, and stress management.
Follow up and repeated tests to track the improvement over time.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
- Eat nutritious food with protein, fiber, and healthy fats in it.
- Do strength training and cardio to build muscle and maintain a good metabolism.
- Keep your sleep schedule right and try to manage stress.
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