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Nourishing your body with essential vitamins and minerals not only can keep you healthy overall, it can also pay off in the form of a younger biological age — regardless of your birthday. Cells New research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows daily multi vitamin users had cells with a younger biological age versus non-users. The study found vitamins C and E seemed to be especially beneficial nutrients in keeping cells “young.” Vitamin E is a known powerful antioxidant that fights free radical damage and builds a strong immune system. Bones Keeping your bones strong is a lifelong endeavor. A new study from Canada found postmenopausal women receiving a combination of the antioxidants vitamins C and E, along with resistance exercise, didn’t have any bone loss during a six-month period, while women receiving a placebo did experience detrimental bone loss. Brain Brain power seems to take a nose dive as we age. But the right nutrients, such as the ones featured on this page, can slow — or prevent — this decline. Vitamin B12 To maintain brain function as you age, make sure you’re getting enough B12. A British study found people with the lowest levels of B12 lost brain volume at a faster rate over five years than those with the highest levels. It can be tricky to get enough B12 because some medications can interfere with B12 absorption. Two culprits include acid-blocking drugs and some diabetes medications. Supplementation can help keep your levels where they need to be. Vitamin D A growing number of studies have linked vitamin D deficiency to increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, depression, and periodontal disease, all of which have been linked to some degree to increased risks for dementia. Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids Essential fatty acids like omega-3 that contain docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) plus eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are vital to the body’s normal development and function, especially for the brain and eyes. Omega-3 deficiencies are linked to decreased memory and mental abilities, tingling sensation of the nerves, poor vision, diminished immune function, heart attacks, cancer, insulin resistance, asthma, lupus, schizophrenia, depression, postpartum depression, accelerated aging, stroke, obesity, diabetes, arthritis, ADHD and Alzheimer’s disease. ‘PS, I Love You’ Phosphatidylserine (PS) benefits brain function and cognitive performance, while reducing the risk for certain neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. PS has been shown to reduce the effects of mental stresses such as anxiety, improve mental function in the elderly, improve attention, behavior and learning performance in children and young adults, and reduce the severity of depression. The Body Guard Resveratrol protects many parts of our body due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. New studies show it helps bone health, reduces cataracts, helps coordination, reduces disk deterioration and protects joints, guards against Parkinson’s, improves erectile performance, protects the liver and pancreas, and helps regulate cell health while protecting against adverse cell changes. Protykin® delivers cell-protecting nutrients similar to those found in resveratrol.