Anti Aging - P
Anti aging directory of methods, supplements, and strategies starting with the letter P.
PABA
PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) is a non-protein amino acid that has been marketed as a treatment for greying hair. However, there is no support in current research for this claim.
Papain
Papain is a digestive enzyme that is derived from the papaya fruit, used as an aid in digesting protein.
Passion Flower Extract
Passion Flower extract (from Passiflora incarnata) has been used in alternative medicine to as folk remedy to treat anxiety and as an aphrodisiac.
Pau D'Arco Extract
Pau D'Arco extract is from a South American tree that has shown in studies pain killing, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, anti-psoriatic, and anti-cancer abilities.
PBN
PBN (alpha-phenyl-tert-butyl nitrone) is a nitrone compound that has shown anti aging potential in studies, especially for neurodegenerative diseases of stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
Pepsin
Pepsin is a stomach digestive acid that functions to degrade food proteins into peptides.
Peptides and Aging
Peptides and aging is one of the newer theories related to the aging process, and how impairment of crucial peptide productions in the body contributes to it.
Philodendron
Philodendron was one of the plants that NASA studies for their effectiveness in cleaning toxic particles from indoor air. The plant was particularly effective in removing formaldehyde from the air.
Phosphatidyl Serine
Phosphatidyl Serine is a compound that enables brain cells to metabolize glucose and to release and bind with neurotransmitters.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body and works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth.
Piperine
Piperine is a substance found in in plants of the Piperaceae family. The antiaging effects of it are associated with the notion that it may increase bioavailability of many key antiaging compounds.
Policosanol
Policosanol is a a mixture of long-chain aliphatic alcohols, including octocossonol, hexacosanol and triacontanol. These compounds have shown promise in research to support the cardiovascular system.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are very long-chain sugar molecules that provide nourishment for macrophages, the large white blood cells central to body's defense system.
Potassium
Potassium helps kidneys function normally and it is important nutrient for normal heart, digestive, and muscular function.
Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanidins are polyphenols that have been reputed with a wider range of antioxidant capabilities than either vitamin C or E.
Probiotics
Probiotics are microbial food supplements, such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus, that aim to improve healthy intestinal microbial balance.
Prostatilen
Prostatilen, a polypeptide preparation from animal prostate, has been shown in research to reduce a number of symptoms of diseases related to the prostate and improve male sexual performance.
Protease
Protease is a digestive enzyme that aids in the digestion of proteins.
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber that has been found beneficial in lowestering cholesterol, relieving constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and other intestinal problems.
Pycnogenol
Pycnogenol is extracted from Pinus maritima and contains flavonoids, catechins, phenolic acids, and especially proanthocyanidins.
From Anti Aging P page to Anti Aging Guide index
|
