| When Teddy Roosevelt was president, the average | | | | Dietetics Association, feels that most Americans |
| American lived to their mid-forties. Today we live | | | | taking supplements are "worried well," swallowing |
| nearly twice that long. Stem cells, cloning, | | | | supplements needlessly. She's concerned about their |
| nanotechnology and other "high-tech" methods are | | | | upper tolerable limits, although she's never personally |
| expected to bring life expectancy to "science fiction" | | | | seen these negative effects. According to the |
| levels. | | | | National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Klatz's |
| According to the U .S. Department of Health and | | | | recommendations are within the safety guidelines. In |
| Human Services, the leading causes of death are | | | | fact, both spokespeople for the American Dietetic |
| "aging diseases" such as heart disease (31%), cancer | | | | Association take a multivitamin/minerals in spite of |
| (23%) and strokes (7%). If these causes were | | | | their best efforts to eat properly. |
| eliminated, according to the journal Science, the | | | | Dr. Klatz further advises to, "Gain 3 years with early |
| average life expectancy would rise to 99.4 years. | | | | cancer detection, since 90% of cancer is curable in its |
| Ronald M. Klatz, M.D., D.O., President of the American | | | | earliest stage" (e.g. PSA testing, fecal blood analysis, |
| Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, offers these life | | | | PAP smears...). |
| extension tips: | | | | "Gain 1.4 years preventing adult-onset diabetes by |
| "Gain 13 years protecting your cardiovascular system | | | | maintaining ideal body weight, exercising..." and eating |
| by keeping your total cholesterol below 200, LDL | | | | properly. |
| (bad cholesterol) below 150 and HDL (good | | | | Drive a car weighing over 3500 pounds and buckle-up |
| cholesterol) above 45. Perform a half-hour of aerobic | | | | every time. |
| exercise and 15 minutes of strength training 3-4 | | | | Protect yours body from stress by meditation, |
| times/week. Have yearly cardiovascular screening | | | | owning a dog, prayer, daily exercise, and consuming |
| tests after 40 and take antioxidants on a daily basis." | | | | the nutrients already described. |
| Dr. Klatz's personal daily antioxidant regimen consists | | | | Get adequate sleep by setting a regular sleep |
| of 90 mg. of CoEnzyme Q-10, 10,000 mg. of beta | | | | schedule, avoiding alcohol or drugs before bedtime, |
| carotene, 2,000 mg. of vitamin C, 800 mg. of vitamin | | | | darkening your bedroom, and using eye shades (light |
| E and 400 mcg. Of selenium, as well as magnesium, | | | | disrupts natural Melatonin production). |
| B6, and pantothenic acid. | | | | Build new mental circuits--Play chess, answer |
| However, the American Dietetic Association believes | | | | questions on Jeopardy, volunteer, and take adult |
| that "People should get their daily requirements of | | | | classes. |
| vitamins and minerals from the food they eat." The | | | | Drink 6-10 glasses of distilled non-tap water per day |
| recommended daily allowance may be met by | | | | since water makes up 60% our body. The U.S. |
| "consuming 2-3 servings of dairy, 3-5 servings of | | | | government has reported that 53 million Americans |
| vegetables, 2-3 servings of meat, poultry fish, eggs | | | | drink water containing potentially dangerous chemicals. |
| and nuts, 6-11 servings of breads, rice and pasta and | | | | A mineral supplement may be necessary, however, |
| 2-4 servings of fruit per day." They caution that this | | | | since they are not present in this type of water. |
| may not be sufficient for those who are too busy to | | | | These tips may help you stay around to see the |
| eat properly, ill, elderly, and those on restricted diets | | | | truly great longevity advances 10-30 years away. |
| (e.g. vegetarians, and those who avoid dairy). In fact, | | | | Scheduling an appointment to discuss these and other |
| "40% of females are deficient in calcium and many in | | | | longevity ideas with your doctor may be the best |
| folate." | | | | hour you've ever spent. |
| Gail Frank, PhD., spokesman for the American | | | | |