The Metabolic Model of Aging

The Metabolic Model of Aging describes aging and the diseases of aging as a seesaw between damage and repair on every level from the realm of DNA, to the cells, to the organs, and ultimately the entire organism. Simply put as you "normally" age your ability to repair decreases, and the damage you suffer increases - until you suffer enough damage - and then you die.

Therefore if you want to tip the see-saw of repair/damage in your favor, it only makes sense to check out DHEA - it is the most comprehensive anabolic or repair signal in the human body. It supports more than 150 repair functions throughout the body and brain. As a side note studies with people ages 90 to 106 demonstrate that people who reach this remarkable milestone have higher-than-average DHEA levels. [Since I have plans for a big 100!! this sounds good to me]

Another biggie is that since the Adrenals make both DHEA & the "stress hormones", and that there can be an inverse relationship between one and the other, then the more you are stressed, the less your adrenals can make DHEA - that is to say that you have two strikes against you. God designed our body to fight the bear - but we were not designed to fight the bear 24/7. DHEA supplementation will help reduce these degenerative forces. In addition studies have shown that low

Studies have shown that higher levels of DHEA have positive effects on longevity, mood, libido, immunity, memory, and overall well-being; higher DHEA levels significantly reduce the risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease (These two degenerative diseases account for more than 70 percent of deaths in the U.S.) Low levels of DHEA are associated with depression, dementia, obesity, diabetes, asthma, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis (in men & women), and increased risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Altering the aging process is not simply decreasing your risk for the diseases associated with aging. It is the alteration of the fundamental cause of aging, which is progressive degeneration. There are a hundred steps you can take to optimize your current metabolic state, but the only strategy that will enable you to slow the aging process is one that shifts metabolism back to a more youthful anabolic state, restoring the body's ability to heal and repair itself. The top three steps are:
1. Maintain and restore muscle mass
2. Maintain immunity
3. Restore the "rebuild, repair and restore" biochemicals

I am a believer in the Univera products for two main reasons - (1) they work & they get functional results and (2) there is real science behind them. In my opinion if anybody is truly interested in aging better and helping to achieve their maximum health potential, then DHEA, & specifically Univera's product PRIME - since it has DHEA & 7-Keto DHEA; should be considered as part of their battle plan for longer & healthier living. DHEA is not the magic bullet, but it should be an integral part of any sensible "anti-aging" effort. I recommends that you have your DHEA- blood sulfate tested before you start. Then look in the book "The Metabolic Plan" by Stephen Cherniske to find your "ideal levels", not your "normal" levels.

All Univera products come with a 90 day risk free trial period so that you can try them over an extended period of time - as good heath is also progressive. Be encouraged to take control of your health and begin transforming your body today! Healthy Living is sponsored by Univera - go to http://www.livestronger.myunivera.com or email cfernandes@knology.net