This vitamin also has another important effect: it protects the aging brain against vascular problems and can thus prevent strokes, cognitive decline and even make memory loss irreversible! How? By preventing homocysteine * - a harmful substance that narrows blood vessels and damages nerve cells - from building up in the blood. This guarantees the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Lipoic acid Alpha-lipoic acid is a kind of super anti-oxidant that is the only one that can regenerate itself and also helps other anti-oxidants (glutathione, vitamins E and C, con-enzyme Q10) to do this! Like vitamin C, it can cross the blood-brain barrier. The advantage of this is that it is quickly absorbed by the brain tissue and the brain can come to the aid of free radical attacks immediately. Lipoic acid also ensures that the energy production in the cells runs smoothly, so that fewer radicals are formed. It also protects the brain by regulating blood sugar. For example, lipoic acid can increase insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels; which also reduces the accumulation of harmful AGEs * in the blood vessels. Lipoic acid can even prevent memory loss by rejuvenating the receptors of nerve cells! Our body can produce lipoic acid itself, but its production decreases with age. Moreover, taking lipoic acid - which is rare in our diet - is also the only way to increase the level of that other super anti-oxidant, glutathione, in the brain. Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q 10 is a substance that can protect us from the effects of normal aging. With a lack of Q10, the production of energy (ATP) in mitochondria * of the brain cells slows down, causing them to go into an energy crisis and start working less well. Q10 also works as an anti-oxidant and thus prevents fat in the cell walls from oxidizing. As we get older, our brains actually deprive of Q10 and, moreover, less is produced internally. Q10 is effective in combating various degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's due to its antioxidant activity and its ability to help produce dopamine *. Ginkgo Biloba Ginkgo biloba, the extract of the leaves of the Ginkgo tree, is a successful remedy for age-related mental problems including memory and concentration loss, distraction, confusion, dizziness, ringing in the ears and Alzheimer's. This substance can trigger the growth of new receptors and promote the activity of the neurotransmitters. In addition, it increases the circulation of blood and therefore of oxygen and glucose in the brain, giving it a big boost. Ginkgo biloba, like all the aforementioned substances, also has a strong antioxidant capacity; it makes a number of very dangerous, inflammation-promoting free radicals harmless. Phosphatidylserine (PS) This fatty nutrient is found in the membranes of all our cells, but it is most concentrated in brain cells. Phosphatidylserine is a master at retrieving malfunctioning memories and can delay, halt or reverse memory loss due to normal aging. How does this work? PS activates and stimulates brain activity by improving glucose metabolism, giving cells more energy. The increased activity is also a result of PS's ability to improve message transmission (by affecting the composition of cell membranes) and to increase levels of the neurotransmitters acethylcholine * and dopamine * (needed for memory). Choline Choline is an amino acid that ensures development of the brain of the fetus in the womb and is also an important substance for infants. When there is a shortage of choline, cell division is delayed, so that the structure of the brain remains weak. Choline improves memory capacity because with sufficient choline the neurons in the hippocampus * (the memory center) work better. Choline helps build brains so well that age-related wear and tear doesn't lead to serious damage! In addition, choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter needed for encoding memories), so less acetylcholine weakens memory. Choline also plays a role in the structure of cell membranes and in the metabolism of the harmful homocysteine *. In short: choline is necessary for optimal brain function. St. John's wort St. John's wort is used against depression, including depression and sleeping problems and also for a winter dip. The herb probably works in the same way as antidepressants like Prozac, namely by regulating serotonin levels *. Too high a dose or overuse can be harmful! SAM-e SAM-e is the abbreviation for S-adenosyl methionine, a relatively new agent that is used against depression. It is a natural component of cells that our body produces from the amino acid L-methionine and ATP. SAM-e must be activated by folic acid and vitamin B12 to initiate reactions that promote the fluidity of cell membranes and the production of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters such as serotonin * and dopamine *. The nerve cells of our brain also need SAM-e as a raw material for glutathione, which has anti-inflammatory and brain-protective properties. As we age, the levels of both glutathione and SAM-e go down. By taking SAM-e, those levels will rise again. The big advantage of SAM-e is that, unlike other antidepressants, this substance works quickly and has no side effects.
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The presence of too many mammary glands or fat tissue in men can lead to a quite disturbing problem: breast formation. This breast formation is visible in young men - especially during puberty - but can also disappear spontaneously. Breast formation is due to the circulation of certain female hormones. These hormones are also present in men during puberty. Fortunately, there are advanced techniques to treat gynecomastia (breast formation). For whom is gynecomastia treatment suitable? You are eligible for treatment for gynecomastia when the breast shape does not suit the body. You can also have complaints when wearing suspenders or a backpack, for example. Furthermore, an excess of skin, fat or glandular tissue can sometimes also cause pain complaints. How does the treatment work? The surgeon first takes photos for your medical file. He then draws the area to be treated. With this he indicates where the incisions should be placed. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia or - if you wish - under general anesthesia. The type of anesthetic used depends on the type of gynecomastia and the severity of the problem. If there is an excessively present (milk) glandular disc with little adipose tissue, removing the glandular disc is often sufficient. This is done through an incision along the lower part of the areola. A small amount of glandular tissue is left under the nipple. This prevents an indented impression in this area. Liposuction is the appropriate method for gynecomastia with an excess of fat tissue, without much glandular tissue present. If there is the most common form of gynecomastia - with breast tissue with both an excessively present (milk) glandular disc and an excess of 'fatty' breast tissue - then a combined treatment is chosen. The glandular disk is removed and liposuction is applied. Consult If you are interested in a treatment, you will first come for a consultation. Our consultant gives you free advice about all the possibilities within the practice. This advice is always personally drawn up based on your complaints and wishes. During the consultation it is indicated which doctor is best for you. You will have plenty of time to ask questions and indicate what you expect from the breast reduction. A consultation is always without obligation. If you wish to be treated, a date will be set for the procedure in consultation with you. After the consultation, an appointment with the doctor takes place. He / she will look at your breasts again and assess whether the procedure is medically justified. If this is the case, the operation will be definitively scheduled. It is a legal requirement in the Netherlands that there is a 7-day waiting period between the consultation with the doctor and the operation. Book for a consultation What can I expect after the treatment? Your breasts will be swollen and blue after the procedure. As a result, you cannot properly assess the effect of the breast reduction. Once this has subsided, you will see that your breasts are smaller. There is of course bandages on the wounds and sometimes drains have been applied. These are usually removed within 24 hours. After surgery, the treated area will be sensitive. Usually a simple pain reliever is enough to relieve the discomfort. A removed mammary gland is usually sent in for pathological examination. The results are usually known at the first check-up after surgery. We recommend that you do not do heavy lifting, exercise or exercise during the first 6 weeks after surgery. Swimming and the sauna are also not recommended for the first 6 weeks. To support wound healing and prevent edema and swelling after surgery, you must wear a supportive corset / jacket for 6 weeks. Avoid full sun for the first 2 weeks after surgery. |
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