Dr. Pickart,

Can you comment on L-Carnosine as another amino acid supplement for anti-aging?

Since I do not eat meat, I currently take L-Carnitine for metabolism & Acetyl-Carnitine for brain function.

I was think of adding L-Carnosine to help slow down the aging process...Do you take this?

As for Carnitine, it looks like Carnitine is a better supplement than N-acetyl-carnitine. Carnitine is converted into N-acetyl-carnitine and is also cheaper. It is difficult to sort through all the hype from vitamin sellers.

Many people take carnosine and it may be beneficial. I do not take it as a supplement but it is in my multivitamin.

The latest idea on aging is that the primary problem is a lack of tissue regenerative signals. The copper peptides trigger a huge number of regenerative signals. Free radical damage and DNA damage have been demoted to secondary causes of aging.

That's good to know. My Master Carnitine Blend has been discontinued forcing my to buy both seperately. I will stick with L-Carnitine knowing now that it converts.

As for L-Carnosine, I have read that it helps to keep the arteries elastic & helps to prevent cataracts. I may add this to my mix.

I am assuming that copper peptides used topically would trigger regenerative signals but this would be only in the skin. They do not penetrate the body to aid in other internal anti-aging benefits -or- do they Dr. Pickart?... ...Just curious?

It is starting to look like the CPs work on all tissues but most of the studies have been on the skin, hair and GI Tract.

Some studies have found positive actions also on bones and the liver.

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Originally posted by stoney:
That's good to know. My Master Carnitine Blend has been discontinued forcing my to buy both seperately. I will stick with L-Carnitine knowing now that it converts.

As for L-Carnosine, I have read that it helps to keep the arteries elastic & helps to prevent cataracts. I may add this to my mix.

I am assuming that copper peptides used topically would trigger regenerative signals but this would be only in the skin. They do not penetrate the body to aid in other internal anti-aging benefits -or- do they Dr. Pickart?... ...Just curious?

Stoney, what supplements do you take? I am on a budget and can't spend too much on supplements, but I wonder what you take and find helpful.

I take a multi, MSM, vit C, and Omega 3s.

I'm wondering if Stoney and Dr. Pickart can comment on this?

Well, Along with my Multi Vit Pack which includes my 1,000 mg Vit C (a MUST), I also take:

1,000 mg MSM, Omega 3/ Flax Seed Oil (4 to 1 ratio)
50 mg Alpha Lipoic Acid
50 - 100 mg CoQ 10
Coral Calcium
25 mg DHEA/ 3mg Cooper (every other day)

Since I am a long-time Vegetarian I also take:

500 mg - L-Carnitine
Sublingual B-12
500 mg L-Carnosine (adding)
These are found or converted from beef, poultry & pork consumption.

Also my all time secret is my Apple Cider Vinegar Supplement from Botanic Choice. I take it mainly with my evening meal for digestion along with a Colon Cleanse capsule.

I drink lots of green tea & take a liquid mineral supplement (Sea Aloe) if I feel sluggish during the day. Other than that, most of my nutrients come from my homegrown veggies, fruits & berries. I avoid almost anything that is refined. I have other tricks up my sleeve, but those are the basics.

Neither my husband or myself take any RX's & have no health issues... Good cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, etc. I believe that this has come from the healthy diet that we eat.

Dr. P probably takes a few more than me since he is a little older & a man. He does look good for his age though...

Some researchers think that too high of a ratio of calcium to magnesium is dangerous.

Finland has the highest ratio in the world and the worst heart disease.

Yes, I have read that study regarding the Cal/Mag ratio. The US is right behind Finland with a too high ration with Japan having the lowest being nearly equal.

The high seaweed content & overall traditional Japanese diet wins when it comes to heart disease.

My ratio right now is about 2 to 1... I may try to add another 400 mg Magnesium & see how that goes working my way up to equal my 1,200mg Calcium. I use dulse as a seasoning in my cooking but will try to use it more often.

Some of the signs of magnesium deficiency are migranes, leg cramps & fatigue.

My husband used to get awful migranes years ago when we had our business. He did not take his vitamins regularly back then. He does not get them anymore but ocassionally gets leg cramps. I get neither. Neither one of us have time for fatigue & only notice it at the end of the day.

Sleeping is not a problem!... ...but he is the early bird & I am the night owl.

My grandmother had serious migranes.

My mother had serious migranes.

I had serious migranes until I started taking 3 grams of salmon oil a day. Then they all vanished.

Yes Dr. P, I researched the Fish Oil & it is known to help prevent migranes as you have mentioned. My husband only takes a 1200 mg basic dose & I a 3600 mg dose along with my 1 g flax seed oil to aid in my skin repair.

Most of his headaches these days come from taking his reading glasses on & off from all the close work that he does. I avoid this problem by wearing 2 different strength contacts...one for reading/ one for distance... ... I will up his fish oil intake if he even has the slightest symptom of a headache. Increasing magnesium should also help.

Thanks for the tips...

I think I need to pay closer attention to supplements. I'm a little careless about supplements and can't figure out which are the most important.