Phd Prof Randolph M Howes Md

Anti-aging Anti-oxidant Scams: a Radical Scheme Phd Prof Randolph M Howes Md

Publisher Marketing: Antioxidants have been touted as being so-called "anti-aging" agents and many aggressive sales campaigns have been based on this false premise. However, clear scientific evidence that antioxidants can inhibit or delay aging is lacking. Nutritional and genetic interventions to boost antioxidants have failed to increase the life span of man. Correlations between antioxidant levels and rate of aging are inconsistent and non-supportive. Questions remain as to any role for antioxidants in delaying the aging process. Actually, the theory upon which the antioxidants were studied was the free radical theory of aging and/or the mitochondrial theory of aging, both of which have been invalidated due to a lack of reproducibility in scientific studies. Even worse, there is growing evidence that excessive antioxidant overloading can cause significant harm. Rest assured, the quest for healthy aging has been fraught with outlandish scams and money-making schemes. In fact, antioxidants have been shown to increase the risk of age-associated diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, strokes and overall mortality. Moreover, the free radical theory fails to explain the well recognized, healthful benefits of exercise. Still, sales of anti-aging agents continue to sky rocket. People want a quick fix to aging or a "youth miracle pill" but such conjured-up remedies do not exist. In short, there is no antioxidant "fountain of youth." Moreover, antioxidant overkill likely interferes with crucial prooxidant protection against pathogens (infections) and cancer development. Additionally, antioxidant stacking can lead to chronic fatigue and tiredness. Avoid being duped by clever advertisers. Keep your money. Protect your health. Be safe and age gracefully and happily. Contributor Bio:  Howes MD, Phd Prof Randolph M Dr. Howes was the first in the history of Tulane School of Medicine to receive double doctorate degrees in medicine and biochemistry simultaneously. He was the first to complete board eligibility in both general and plastic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, all in a six-year period. Dr. Howes invented the triple lumen venous catheter, which has been credited with helping save the lives of over 20 million critically ill patients worldwide. His catheter became the number one venous catheter in the world and his name is well recognized in over 100 countries. He received the Harper Award from the American College for Advancement in Medicine and served as their keynote speaker and in 2013, he was the first to be awarded the Charles Farr award for "excellence in oxidative medicine." Dr. Howes is one of the few physicians and medical scientists that will tell the raw truth concerning the failure of many dietary supplements and point out their potential harm.