The Triage Theory
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- The levels of vitamins and minerals required to diminish disease may not be the same as the levels required to optimize longevity; in many cases, the recommended intake for vitamins may be insufficient for longevity
- Bruce Ames’ “triage theory” postulates that when a cell becomes short on a vitamin, it starts to ration it, favoring protein enzymes essential for immediate survival and reproduction over those that help prevent long-term diseases such as cancer and heart disease
- Other nutrients that appear particularly important for longevity include ergothioneine, an amino acid primarily produced in mushrooms, NAC, NAD, carotenoids, choline, acetyl L-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid and taurine
- Getting the right ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats is also important for optimal health, especially heart and brain health. The ideal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats ranges from 1-to-1 to 1-to-5
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