Dietary Supplements: Prevention and Correction of the Symptoms of Aging

Dietary supplements – these are food products of pharmaceutical production that are used as a supplement to the basic diet in the form of tablets, powders, solutions, drops, etc.

The vast majority of substances are natural food components that have a pronounced physiological and pharmacological effect on the regulatory and metabolic processes of the body, including the aging process.

Elena Tananko, a cosmetologist, geneticist, biologist, leading pHformula trainer in Ukraine, told estet-portal.com readers about the types of dietary supplements, their properties and effects on the body.

The history of the development of micronutrientology: the discovery of biologically active substances

Biosupplements to food are created by micronutrientology – a field of preventive medicine that studies the pharmacological properties of food and its physiological effects on the body. Also, this science deals with the regulation of needs for macro- and micronutrients, studies the preventive and therapeutic effect of these supplements.

At one time, the development of classical dietology stopped the rapid growth of pharmacology. This is due to the successful use in clinical practice of the first vitamins after the discovery of their properties in the period 1920-1930.

Revival of interest in micronutrients occurred in the late 70s, when the results of the first epidemiological studies were published, who stated that the preventive effect of micronutrients in all cases had an independent and often independent value from concomitant pharmacotherapy. 

There was an impetus for active scientific research, and by the beginning of the 90s, scientists had discovered completely new classes of biologically active substances, such as phytoestrogens, parapharmaceuticals, prebiotics.

Biologically active additives: varieties and applications in medicine

Today, the list of biologically active micronutrients used in medicine is more than 10 thousand.

Modern classification divides bioadditives into several groups:

1. Nutraceuticals – adjust the diet in terms of composition;

2. Parapharmaceuticals – used for prevention, & nbsp; as well as adjuvant therapy and to maintain the functional activity of organs and systems of the human body;

3. Probiotics and prebiotics – to normalize the intestinal biocenosis;

4. Enterosorbents – to detoxify the body;

5. Cosmeceuticals – cosmetic preparations that are able to introduce certain substances into the body through a transdermal route.

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High commercial interest in dietary supplements leads to the appearance on the market of a low-quality product that is far from serious scientific achievements, forming an ambiguous attitude among doctors, their patients and the general public.

The quality of dietary supplements is entirely related to the level of scientific and production capabilities and the integrity of the manufacturer.

I, as a specialist in aesthetic medicine, are interested in a very specific question: is it possible to improve the condition of the skin with the help of dietary supplements, prolong  results of anti-aging therapy, increase the effectiveness of in-office procedures?

I will not hide it, I was very enthusiastic about the development of a drug for skin renewal from the inside by the Spanish pharmaceutical manufacturer pHformula, presented by

Cosmetic Group.

Studies of an innovative drug with bioadditives: results and effects

We were looking forward to the appearance in Ukraine of a new product that perfectly complemented the skin renewal system.

Let me remind you that the main idea of ​​the – to use the power of synergy of the components of the renewal system and to carry out transdermal positive reorganization in all layers of the cellular community, leading to the normalization of all skin functions. The process of positive changes initiates a molecular complex for the delivery of active components, organic acids, antioxidants, vitamins. This is how we act from the outside in order to get results from the inside. The use of parapharmaceuticals as a bioadditive allows you to transform the skin from the inside and observe an exceptional result from the outside.

The Liuid Life Boost dietary supplement formula is shown in the following table. Let's analyze the composition of micronutrients of this complex drug, find out what is the secret of its potential of its biological activity, and what distinguishes it among similar dietary supplements.

An important advantage that determines the therapeutic effect of the drug is its liquid form, since studies show that 98% of the nutrients used by our body – these are liquids. That is why 5 to 90% of liquid nutritional supplements are absorbed in 30 seconds. Peptides are absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract without cleavage by enzymes, quickly enter the systemic circulation, and are deposited in the skin for 96 hours (Oesser S. et al., 1999).

There are a number of studies demonstrating the positive effect of collagen peptides as a micronutrient in dietary supplements.

Collagen peptides found in the blood are chemoattractants for dermal fibroblasts (Postlethwait AE1978).  

The intake of collagen hydrolyzate increases the level of collagen types I, IV and reduces the level of MMP-2 (Zague V. et al., 2011).

Studies in which 69 women aged 35-55 took part, took collagen hydrolyzate at a dose of 2.5 or 5 g / day, for 8 weeks. After 4 weeks, an increase in elasticity and hydration of the skin was noted. The course had a stable effect, especially in women over 50 years old (Proksh E. et al., 2014).

We have a complete product in terms of amino acid composition for the human body: 10 g of marine collagen peptides = 2.5 g of animal collagen peptides.

The positive effect of LLB (

Cosmetic Group) enhances the presence of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

The small size also facilitates the absorption of the substance and replenishes the deficiency of polysaccharide in the connective tissue through the bloodstream, which is manifested by the elimination of dryness and dehydration of the skin and has a beneficial effect on the condition of the joints.

The role of antioxidants in the metabolic processes of the skin

Effects of parapharmaceuticals – complex effect on the body

Minerals, microelements, vitamins, which are part of parapharmaceuticals, strengthen the immune system, replenish cell energy resources, normalize calcium metabolism, stimulate and support collagen synthesis, protect against oxidative stress and the negative effects of UV radiation.

LLB practical results:

Reduce the number and depth of wrinkles;
Increased skin tone and elasticity;
Restoring the quality of hair and nails;
Strengthening connective tissue and joint health;
Reduce soreness and stiffness of the joints.

The level of safety of the drug is very high. Adverse or allergic reactions have never been observed while taking the drug while observing the dosage.

The drug is convenient to use: taken in the morning before breakfast or during a meal. If necessary, it can be combined with other dietary supplements throughout the day.

Analyzing the composition and action of the LLB preparation produced by pHformula (Spain), we conclude that it is advisable to use this complex micronutrient both for the prevention and correction of signs of aging.

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