ANTI-AGING IS A HOT TOPIC IN TODAY’S WORLD As a Naturopathic Doctor, I see many patients come in with concerns related to the aging process including inflammation, heart disease, high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, joint pain, terminal disease, depleted immune function, slower recovery from injury or exercise and osteoporosis. Several factors are at play determining the rate at which we age. Firstly, there is genetics. Secondly, we are constantly exposed to environmental factors that accelerate the aging process such as pollution, electromagnetic frequencies, pesticides, medications and food additives. While we have control over the foods we eat, other exposures are hard to avoid.

ENJOYABLE LIVING EXPERIENCE So, what can you do to slow down the aging process? The answer is to give your body everything it needs to combat these factors. There are certain vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and amino acids used daily by the body to repair the results of these harmful exposures. In our youth our body is like a well-oiled machine, very efficient at dealing with environmental exposures. However, as we age our bodies become less efficient at making some of the compounds we require to keep these detoxifying, anti-oxidizing and ultimately anti-aging processes going. But, it is possible to provide the body with much of what it requires to make the compounds it needs and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The following are some of the most important vitamins, minerals, amino acids and compounds required to slow the clock down.

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Setria Glutathione: Glutathione is THE MOST IMPORTANT anti-oxidant in the body. It is responsible for turning reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are highly damaging to the body due to their oxidative effects, into water. Our bodies naturally make Glutathione from the amino acids Glutamine, Glycine and Cysteine. Unfortunately, as we age our body becomes less efficient at making it. By age 40 we make 30% less and by 65 as much as 50% less. Studies have found that individuals who live to be 100 years old or greater have significantly higher levels of Glutathione. On the other hand, glutathione deficiency is found in nearly all very ill patients. These include people with chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disease, cancer, chronic infections, autoimmune disease, blood sugar regulation issues, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, joint pain, respiratory illnesses, kidney problems, liver disease and more.

Setria Glutathione is an effective treatment for increasing blood glutathione levels. In order to turn ROS into water, Glutathione needs to be in its reduced form. Most glutathione supplements, even those that are in the reduced form on the bottle, are changed by the digestive process into the oxidized form. This is actually doing the opposite of what we want in that we have now added to the oxidative burden on the body. Setria Glutathione has undergone a patented fermentation process that maintains the glutathione in reduced form through the digestive process.

Selenium: Selenium is an important cofactor for the reaction that Reduced Glutathione undergoes to reduce ROS to water. If we do not get enough Selenium in our diets, our ability to reduce ROS is impaired. Selenium also plays other important roles in the body. It is used to treat thyroid issues like autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism. Studies have found a significant reduction in total cholesterol with an intake of 100-200mcg per day for 6 months. Further, there is promising research showing that Selenium may also reduce the risk of mortality from terminal illness by 22%.

L-Glutamine: This amino acid is best known for its gut healing abilities. It helps to decrease intestinal permeability, which can cause many undesirable symptoms from gas and bloating to joint pain. Glutamine is one of my first recommendations for people who are critically ill as it can help increase absorption of nutrients. Even longevity promoting foods are ineffective if the nutrients are not being absorbed. As mentioned earlier, Glutathione is THE MOST IMPORTANT antioxidant in the body. It is a combination of glutamine, cysteine and glycine. This is another reason to make sure to get a regular dose of glutamine.

L-lysine monohydrochloride, L-Proline & Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): These 2 amino acids with the addition of Vitamin C are associated with the name Linus Pauling. Linus Pauling is the biochemist that is said to have discovered the cause of heart disease. He won two Nobel prizes for his research in this area. “Pauling Therapy” is the saturation of the blood with Lysine Proline and Vitamin C. Mega dosing these nutrients prevents LDL cholesterol from building up as plaques in the arteries.

Lysine, Proline and Vitamin C are also all involved in collagen formation. Collagen is essential for maintaining the health of blood vessels and all connective tissue (skin, bone, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, dentin in teeth.) These nutrients also increase the elasticity of blood vessels leading to a reduction in blood pressure. Further, like Glutathione, Vitamin C is a very important multi-functional antioxidant in the body. There is a lot of research that has shown Vitamin C to be helpful in both the treatment and prevention of certain terminal diseases.

L-Threonine: This essential amino acid is a precursor to glycine, one of the 3 amino acids that make up Glutathione. Threonine is used to treat neurological disorders like Multiple Sclerosis, Familial Spastic Paraparesis and Spinal Spasticity. While glycine is a major inhibitory amino acid in the central nervous system (CNS), it does not penetrate the CNS very easily unless converted from Threonine.

L-Citrulline: Citrulline is a non-essential amino acid that the kidneys convert into arginine. Arginine converts to nitric oxide, which leads to the dilation of blood vessels. Consequently, arginine is helpful for erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure. It may also help increase exercise capacity. Studies have found that oral supplementation of L-citrulline is more effective at increasing blood levels of L-arginine than L-arginine directly.

L-Taurine: This is a conditionally essential amino acid. It is found in abundance in meat and fish. Human breast milk contains the highest amount of taurine. Taurine can generally be synthesized in the body; however, when there are long periods without adequate intake, supplementation is required. Taurine is found in the highest concentrations in the heart, brain, retina, blood and platelets. It has been shown to increase exercise capacity in those that suffer from heart disease. Taurine also lowers blood pressure and has been found to be more effective than CoQ10 and placebo for increasing left ventricular function in the heart (the area of the heart that begins to fail first in the those suffering from heart failure.)

N-Acetyl L-carnitine hydrochloride: This is an excellent compound for combatting loss of cognitive abilities associated with aging. N-acetyl L-Carnitine is the most important form of carnitine. It can be converted to L-carnitine in the body. In those with age related dementia, studies have found an improvement on cognitive tests. There is also evidence that N-acetyl-L-Carnitine may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by improving memory and behavioural performance.

Age related testosterone deficiency, sometimes referred to as “male menopause,” can also become an issue for men as they age. Supplementation with N-acetyl L-Carnitine can help treat sexual dysfunction, lowered mood and fatigue.

Folic Acid and Vitamin B12: Both Folic acid and Vitamin B12 are important methyl donors in the body. They are particularly important in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine. It has been found that people with high homocysteine or hyperhomocysteinemia are more prone to cardiovascular events. These people are also at an increased risk of hip fracture as well as erectile dysfunction. Vitamin B12 is most abundant in animal products; therefore, vegans should be particularly aware of their Vitamin B12 levels, as this population has often been found to have high homocysteine.

Magnesium: This mineral is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It is especially important for energy production and is essential for proper muscle function. Magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer and can be used to lower blood pressure, manage arrhythmias, prevent heart attacks, angina, fibromyalgia and muscle spasms.

Vitamin K2: This vitamin is an important factor for bone health as well as prevention of calcification in the arteries. As we age our ability to regulate calcium in the body diminishes. Vitamin K is essential for rebalancing this process. Studies have shown that those with lower levels of K2 often suffer from greater calcification or “hardening” of the arteries.

In terms of bone health, vitamin K2 is the vehicle that delivers the calcium to the bone to make new bone. If Vitamin K was absent from the body, calcium alone in our blood would not contribute to bone health. Vitamin K also stops excess osteoclast activity. Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption in the body.

Hesperidin: This is a bioflavonoid that is particularly helpful for maintaining the integrity of the capillaries. As people age, capillaries can become “leaky” and lead to edema (swelling of arms or legs). Some people may also have issues with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) which causes blood to pool in the lower limbs and can lead to leathery discoloured skin as well as leg pain, cramping and varicose veins. There are also studies that show promise for the use of hesperidin in treating terminal illnesses.

All of the nutrients we have discussed will certainly help to slow the aging process. But the lifestyle choices we make, especially relating to diet exercise and sleep, are the most potent tools for promoting longevity

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GENERAL PRACTITIONER Jennifer Marion, ND is a general practitioner who treats patients with a variety of health issues. She is passionate about helping her patients both look and feel their best by addressing the causes of health issues rather than simply treating or suppressing symptoms.

Jennifer believes that providing her patients with the information they need to make healthy choices is one of the most important aspects of maintaining health and wellness.

Jennifer’s areas of interest consist of but are not limited to: anti-aging, weight loss, chronic care and pain management. In addition to these Jennifer has experience in the areas of general health, gastrointestinal complaints, hormonal dysregulation and detoxification programs.

Dr. Marion has additional certification in mesotherapy which has been successfully used to treat chronic and acute pain as well as address cosmetic concerns such as facial rejuvenation, wrinkles, acne and cellulite.

Jennifer’s interests outside the clinic include: enjoyment of the arts, reading, cooking, skiing, yoga, cross fit, tennis and soccer. She is also very committed to professional development and continuing education in order to improve and enhance her skills in Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Marion is a strong believer in educating the community on Naturopathic Medicine. She is available to do presentations and educational seminars.

Jennifer completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia. Her postgraduate studies were done in the four-year program in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Dr. Marion is a member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND), the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and she is registered with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N).

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of bones, cartilage, teeth, gums, connective tissue formation.• (L-Lysine) Helps in collagen formation.• (Folate and Vitamine B12) Helps to form red blood cells.• (Magnesium) Helps in tissue formation and maintain proper muscle function.• (Grape Seed Extract) Source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health and

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N-acétyl L-chlorhydrate de carnitine ..................................................................... 500 mgAcide folique (folate) ........................................................................................ 1000 mcgVitamine B12 (Méthylcobalamine) ......................................................................500 mcgVitamine D3 (cholécalciférol) ................................................................................. 25 mcgPotassium (Gluconate de potassium) .....................................................................100 mgMagnésium (Citrate de magnésium) ......................................................................100 mgSélénium (Sélénométhionine) .............................................................................. 100 mcgExtrait de pépins de raisin (Vitis vinifera). [95% de proanthocyanidines oligomériques, 50:1, QBE 7500 mg] .................... 150 mgAubépine (Crataegus laevigata, Fleurs et feuilles) [1,8 % de flavonoïdes comme l’hypéroside, 5,5:1, QBE 1650 mg] ....................... 300 mgVitamine K2 (Ménaquinone 7) ............................................................................. 100 mcgSetriaMD L-Glutathione réduit ..................................................................................100 mgHespéridine (Citrus sinensis, fruit) ........................................................................ 300 mgConcentré de jus de betterave (Beta vulgaris, racine) ........................................... 500 mgIngrédients non médicinaux : Feuille de Stevia rebaudiana, xylitol, saveur naturelle de baies, arôme naturel de vanille. Ne contient pas de colorant, ni d’agent de conservation, gluten, noix, œuf, produit laitier, poisson ou crustacé, soya, maïs, amidon, blé ou levure. Durée d’utilisation : Consulter un praticien de soins de santé si l’utilisation se prolonge au-delà de 3 mois. Utiliser pendant au moins 2 mois afin de constater les effets bénéfiques.Précaution et mise en garde : • Consulter un praticien de soins de santé avant d’en faire l’usage si vous êtes enceinte ou allai-

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bone), les lipides et les protéines, au développement et au maintien des os, du cartilage, des dents et des gencives et à la formation du tissu conjonctif.

• (L-lysine) Aide à la formation du collagène.• (Folate et Vitamine B12) Aide à la formation de globules rouges.• (Magnésium) Aide à la formation des tissus et au bon fonctionnement des muscles.• (Extrait de pépins de raisin) Source d’antioxydants pour le maintien d’une

bonne santé et aide à soulager les symptômes associés à l’insuffisance veineuse chronique (IVC) mineure, tels que l’oedème subjectif des jambes, la sensation de jambes lourdes et de fourmillements.

• (Aubépine) Utilisé en phytothérapie pour aider au maintien et/ou au soutien de la santé cardiovasculaire chez les adultes.

Dose recommandée : Adultes : (10 g) 1 mesure par jour. Prendre avec les repas. Mode d’emploi : Mélanger 1 mesure de poudre dans 1-2 tasses d’eau ou jus et remuer jusqu’à dissolution. Boire immédiatement ou mélanger avec votre jus de fruit préféré.Ingrédients médicinaux : Chaque mesure (10 mg) contient :L-lysine (de L-lysine Monochlorhydrate) ................................................ 1500 mgAcide ascorbique (Vitamine C) ............................................................. 2000 mgL-Proline ................................................................................................. 300 mgL-Glutamine ............................................................................................ 300 mgL-Thréonine ............................................................................................ 300 mg L-Citrulline.............................................................................................. 500 mgTaurine ................................................................................................... 500 mg