I am not too sure how much have you heard about the damaging effects of consuming sugars. But I am sure you must have stumbled upon one or two posts here and there saying how someone is able to retain their youth merely by cutting out sugar; or you must have heard about how we should all refrain from consuming sugar as sugar feeds cancer cells?
Aging is a natural process and yet it's almost a taboo; almost everyone I know fears aging and avoid discussing anything about aging as aging in many people's perception means potentially being a burden to someone else as we would be dependent on the others if we don't have the best state of health.
If we were to talk about Aging, the biological process per se, it's all down to two reaction within the body, namely the Glycation and Oxidative Stress, but regardless of the pathways, it all leads to accumulation of AGEs (Advanced glycation end-products).
Glycation is a spontaneous non-enzymatic reaction which excessive and free"roaming" sugars bind with free amino groups of proteins, DNA, and lipids and forms Amadori products. The Amadori products undergo a variety of irreversible dehydration and rearrangement reactions that lead to the formation of AGEs. This process also leads to a loss of protein function and impaired elasticity of tissues such as blood vessels, skin, and tendons. And essentially, the more sugar content in your body, the higher the formation of AGEs.
Oxidative stress also results in the formation of AGEs and has been suggested to be one of the critical factors in the progression of various diseases, especially chronic diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Oxidative stress is generated from glucose oxidation which released excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS), and also the Glycation process mentioned above.
Now if you're in front of the screen, you must be freaking out now wondering is there a way we could reverse these reactions? The answer is, nope. We certainly cannot reverse any cycles, but there are ways we could minimise these reactions in the body.
To put it simply, we could use antioxidants to scavenge free radicals (ROS). And any supplements in the market with high antioxidants are formulated with loads of sugar which renders them ineffective. Research in the past has also shown that a decrease in systemic antioxidant capacity is one of the causes of biological aging.
I have been on the hunt for "youth-preserving elixir" but to be honest I don't really enjoy them because at the end of the day I felt like I was consuming more sugars which could be counterproductive. But it all changed when I was introduced to LIVEON.
LIVEON, a brainchild and a fruit of intellectual labour of Wellous is made up of 3 major patented antioxidant ingredients, namely Enzogenol® pine bark extract, Superoxide Dismutase, and Sirtmax black turmeric extract.
Enzogenol® is extracted from the bark of Pinus Radiata in New Zealand;
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme produced naturally in the body. But the SOD from LIVEON is extracted from the non-GMO variety of Cantaloup melon, with its concentration 5 to 10 times higher compared with other melons;
Whereas, Sirtmax is a patented ingredient by a Japanese company, Tokiwa Phytochemical Co. Ltd. Its antioxidant effect is 15 times stronger than resveratrol, and 3 times stronger in comparison to the common Black Turmeric.
Other than the 3 star ingredients, LIVEON also contains other ingredients that are rich in antioxidants. Just to name a few, they have sea buckthorn which is rich in Omega 3, 6, 7, 9, vitamins, minerals and antioxidant nutrient. The giant knotweed which boosts collagen production. Grape seed extract contains a high amount of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (a type of flavonoids which works to also combat free radicals). Lastly, the green tea extract, rich in polyphenol antioxidant catechin.
Direction for use:
Drink 1 sachet per day after meal. LIVEON is handy and ready to be consumed anytime and anywhere, it can be consumed directly without water.
Like for myself, I usually just tear along the indicated openings and slurp it all up from the packaging. It's really convenient and absolutely no fuss.
My Verdict:
I have been personally consuming this for a little over 3 weeks now and I must say that although I am not able to see any anti-aging effects in the meantime, however, I do notice some improvements already!
I have pretty sensitive skin and my skin gets red and patchy easily under heat, but to my surprise, after consuming LIVEON consistently for 2 weeks, my redness is less visible and happens more sporadically. My oily skin has also seemed to achieve a somewhat balance, where my skin produces less sebum. I believe this has got to be how well my skin has been replenished with the fatty acids (omega 3, 6).
- As for my body, I definitely could feel its anti-inflammatory effects on my joints. As a gym goer, on hardcore days, I can't help suffering with a little join pain here there due to bad posture (can't blame me as I am such a beginner). But ever since I started consuming LIVEON, the joint pain usually go away rather quickly!
My husband who has been stealing a few packets ON and OFF has also seen improvement on his rosacea and I haven't heard him complaining about his skin's extreme dehydration which puts his skin on the verge of cracking and crumbling.
I really enjoyed the natural flavours of LIVEON, and am pleasantly surprised that there's no sugar in it. If you have food restrictions/ concerns, I am happy to report that this product is HALVEC certified, Fat free & suitable for vegan!
PSA:
Of course, don't depend on food supplement solely in hopes to achieve "immortality". There is no short cut to anything in life. Of course, consuming natural supplements act as an accelerator, but apart from that, the effect would be enhanced if coupled with physical exercises. Physical exercise improves systemic antioxidant activity by reducing oxidative stress. Besides, it also reduces AGE levels and has a beneficial effect on glycemic control in anyone but particularly those with diabetes.
LIVEON Ambassador - Lynn Lim - https://www.facebook.com/WellousMalaysia/videos/653156012234075/?__tn__=%2CO-R
Wellous's Pillars @ Jalan Sultan Ismail - https://www.facebook.com/394932474291155/videos/818285298925117/
More about the product:
For more information about LIVEON and any other products from Wellous, head over to their official webpage where you can read all about them from product information to their brand story!
Official website: https://wellous.com/quality_products/LIVEON
How to purchase:
To purchase this product and many other products which are under the umbrella of Wellous, feel free to visit their official FB page and speak to one of their authorised dealers for the latest offer!
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