So, taking action to preserve/lengthen your telomeres can be a positive step in avoiding age-related health problems.
Based on international scientific research, here’s a handy chart showing the many do-it-yourself lifestyle changes that can help preserve and potentially lengthen your telomeres
15 Ways to Preserve and Help Lengthen Telomeres
- Stop Smoking
- Avoid drinking alcohol excessively
- Say “no” to processed foods, refined sugar, grains, and carbs
- Eat plenty of fresh, raw fruit and vegetables
- Add lean proteins and healthy fats to your diet
- Drink plenty of clean, filtered water
- Engage in a regular exercise program (preferably a high-intensity program)
- Find ways to reduce your stress (yoga, meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong)
- Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D through natural sunlight and supplements
- Provide your body with plenty of omega-3s
- Raise the level of vitamin C available to your cells
- Get adequate supplies of vitamins B12 and B9 (folate)
- Ensure you get plenty of rest and adequate sleep at night
- Add glutathione (GHS) to your diet through whey protein and raw eggs
- Rid your body of environmental toxins by cleansing and detoxification
About the Author
For over 10 years, W. H. (Bill) Zoch has been a freelance writer primarily focused on the Natural and Alternative Health Industry.Bill got his initial opportunity to write for the industry in 2007, when he was contracted to write for Dr. Joseph Mercola and the Mercola.com.
In the last few years, Bill embarked on two books together with Dr. Michael Cutler. In 2016, The Insulin Factor – How to Repair Your Body’s Master Controller and Conquer Chronic Disease, was published. And in 2017, their second book together, The Cholesterol Super-Brain was released.
This article is an excerpt from his book, The Seven Secret Anti-Aging Strategies Used by the Rich and Famous to Stay Looking and Feeling Young, is Bill’s first joint project with Aging Defeated.com.
Bill holds an MBA and lives with his wife and family in beautiful south Florida where he enjoys writing and road cycling year-round.
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