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Presenter: Walter Crinnion, ND
Format: MP4 Video file of Slides and Audio
Cellular reproduction can continue indefinitely if telomere maintenance by telomerase remains functional. However, both the collection of birthdays and lifestyle stressors combine to deactivate telomerase. When telomerase becomes inactive, cell reproduction stops and the body begins to experience the functional decline most commonly associated with aging. The vast majority of the most common chronic illnesses are clearly linked to the presence of shorter telomeres. This talk will review telomeres and telomerase function, as well as the factors that cause telomerase to become inactive and the wonderful list of dietary choices, lifestyle changes, nutrients and botanical agents that restore telomerase activity and contribute to longer telomeres in older individuals.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of telomerase and telomeres in health/longevity as well as aging/disease.
- List the factors that damage telomerase function.
- List the factors that protect and enhance telomerase function.
- Discuss how an individual’s “perception of stress” impacts telomerase function.
- Describe the best diet for optimal telomerase function and telomere length
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