R-Factors is a major breakthrough in the field of age management. This all-natural formula addresses the most critical biological processes associated with aging. Most researchers agree that the 3 primary factors to influence aging are; oxidation (free radical damage), glycation (elevated blood sugar and insulin levels) and caloric consumption. R-Factors is the first and only age management formula to address these 3 primary factors of aging.

It has been well established in the medical community that caloric restriction will improve longevity. This theory was originally proposed by renowned gerontologist Dr. Roy Walford of the University of California, Los Angeles Medical School. Dr. Walford stated “Under nutrition without malnutrition can dramatically retard the functional as well as the chronological aging process.” Although Dr. Walford could not explain the underlying biological processes, he stated that “cutting edge (caloric) restriction had a direct effect on obtaining maximum health and life span.” ¹

Now many years later with the discovery of the Sir2P gene, the underlying biological process may have been discovered. Recently, scientists have found that the life-extending benefits of caloric restriction do not occur if animals have been genetically altered to lack sirtuins. Sirtuins are cellular enzymes, which appear to be the universal regulators of aging in all living organisms. Researchers are saying sirtuins seem to have the same anti-aging effects as caloric restriction. The focus now is to find compounds to boost this anti-aging enzyme.

After extensive research, it appears a natural compound, Resveratrol (Polygonium cuspiatum), is extremely effective in boosting sirtuins. This discovery may be the biggest breakthrough in age management. Resveratrol is also a powerful antioxidant. Oxidation is the amount of free radical damage produced at the cellular level. The body produces free radicals in response to environmental and physical stress. These free radicals attack healthy cells. Damage to the cells’ outer membrane renders the cells less able to absorb nutrients or expel toxic waste. Free radicals also weaken the cell’s ability for repair. Over time, the continual invasion of free radicals leads to more cellular damage, a weakening of the immune system and makes the body more vulnerable to disease and accelerated aging. To help combat free radical damage, R-Factors also contains another potent anti-oxidant, Alpha-lipoic acid. Alpha-lipoic acid is termed “the Universal anti-oxidant because it is both fat soluble and water soluble. Alpha-lipoic acid also addresses glycation and blood sugar levels, which have also been shown to impact the aging process.

As we age, we become more insulin resistant. Insulin resistance is caused largely by the over-consumption of refined carbohydrates and sugars. Normally, after you eat a meal your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar). The presence of glucose in the blood prompts the release of insulin. When a person spends years eating large amounts of refined carbohydrates, insulin levels remain chronically high and cells become less responsive and thus resistant to insulin. As a consequence, little glucose gets burned off and blood sugar remains high. Elevated glucose oxidizes and produces free radicals.

High glucose levels cause other problems as well. Glucose can bind to proteins and cause glycation which directly effects gene expression and protein synthesis thereby accelerating aging.

Aside from its antioxidant effects, Alpha Lipoic acid (ALA) has also been shown to lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity. In fact, in Europe, physicians prescribe ALA to reduce the need for insulin medication. R-factors also contains Banaba Leaf Extract (Lagerstroemia speciosa) which has been shown in human clinical studies to help lower blood sugar in Type II Diabetes. This natural plant extract exerts its blood lowering effects by increasing the transport of blood sugar into muscle tissue. R-Factors combination of Resveratrol, ALA and Banaba Leaf will help keep blood sugar levels low and help to prevent free radical damage and glycation.

R-Factors is without question the most comprehensive age management formula on the market. The best way to slow down the aging process is to address the main factors responsible for aging. R-Factors proprietary formulation does just that.