Keep in mind that supplements aren’t vetted by the Food and Drug Administration before they’re put up for sale, which means it’s usually up to you to determine if they’re a good fit. Supplements are also not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle, says Scott Kaiser, MD., geriatrician and director of Geriatric Cognitive Health at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif. And, if you can get all your necessary nutrients from food, you should, says Elizabeth Ko, MD., medical director of the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative. Still, Kaiser says, “there’s definitely a place for supplements in terms of supporting healthy aging.” Want help getting started? From joint health supporters to energy and brain boosters, these are the best anti-aging supplements out there.
Best Anti-Aging Supplements
Nature Made Turmeric Curcumin
Coenzyme Q10 200mg Supplement Softgels
There’s some evidence to suggest that Coenzyme Q10 (aka CoQ10) can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. One study found that CoQ10 can help decrease oxidative stress (i.e. damage to your cells), while another found that people who took CoQ10 had a significant reduction in wrinkles and “improved skin smoothness” than those who didn’t take the supplements. “It might also reduce muscle aches and pains” linked with cholesterol-reducing medications, Kaiser says. This $14 version from Target’s Up & Up line is dairy-, gluten- and sugar-free. Check out Coenzyme Q10 200mg Supplement Softgels here.
Nature’s Bounty Vitamin C
Heliocare
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
Collagen is known for supporting healthy hair, nails, and skin, but it also helps with joint and connective tissue health. This $25 collagen powder from Vital Proteins is easy to use. Just toss a scoop in your smoothie or coffee and you’re good to go. Check out Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides here.
Culturelle Daily Probiotic
One a Day Women’s 50+ Multivitamin
NOW Supplements EGCg
Elysium Basis
This $40 supplement features nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene to increase levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in your body. In case you’re not familiar with it, NAD+ is a compound found in every cell in your body that naturally decreases as you age. Research has suggested supplements that contain nicotinamide riboside can help support healthy aging. Check out Elysium Basis here.
BN Organic Spirulina Powder
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Sources
Scott Kaiser, M.D., geriatrician and director of Geriatric Cognitive Health at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center’Elizabeth Ko, M.D., medical director of the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine CollaborativeGary Goldenberg, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital
