Why Do We Age?
Aging is a natural part of life. However, the body can age physiologically (normally) or accelerated, for example due to stress, illness, or an unhealthy lifestyle.
Today we know that aging does not have a single cause. Instead, several mechanisms interact and reinforce each other.
1. Free Radicals – “Rust in the Body”
Free radicals (oxidants) are constantly produced in the body. These are highly reactive molecules that can damage cells.
With increasing age, our natural defense systems (antioxidants) are no longer able to neutralize all of them.
Consequences:
- Damage to cell membranes and DNA
- Loss of cellular function or cell death
- Repair mechanisms can no longer keep up
- The immune system becomes overburdened
As a result, tissues age faster and diseases can develop more easily.
For this reason, many researchers focus on antioxidants to slow down oxidative damage and decelerate aging.
2. Telomeres – The “Protective Caps” of Our Cells
At the ends of our chromosomes are telomeres – a kind of biological “wear indicator.”
Each time a cell divides, these protective caps become shorter.
When telomeres become too short:
- The cell receives the signal: “Your lifespan is over”
- The cell stops dividing and eventually dies
Longer telomeres = longer cellular lifespan
Shorter telomeres = faster aging
3. Peptides – Small “Switches” That Control Cells
Peptides are small protein fragments that transmit signals to cells, such as:
- “Repair!”
- “Renew!”
- “Start growth!”
With increasing age and chronic stress, the body produces fewer peptides.
Consequences:
- Gene activity decreases
- Cells function less efficiently
- Tissue regeneration slows and damage accumulates
- Organs must perform with fewer functioning cells → accelerated wear
When this occurs throughout the body, the entire organism ages faster.
For this reason, one anti-aging concept focuses on replacing missing peptides to restore cellular regulation.
Special peptide bioregulators were already developed in Russia in the 1970s and 1980s.
4. Neurotransmitters – Fuel for the Nervous System
The nervous system controls all bodily functions: movement, cognition, emotions.
It relies on neurotransmitters such as:
- Serotonin (mood, sleep)
- Dopamine (motivation, drive)
- Acetylcholine (memory, muscle control)
With age and chronic stress, the body produces fewer neurotransmitters.
This can lead to:
- Reduced concentration and memory
- Slower thinking
- Muscle weakness or muscle loss
- Decreased reaction speed
Medications can partially compensate for neurotransmitter deficiencies. However:
For nerve signals to be effective, cells themselves must be healthy and supported by sufficient peptides to execute these signals.
If neurotransmitters are lacking and cellular regulation is impaired, the nervous system ages more rapidly.
5. Another Major Accelerator of Aging: Glycation (“Sugar Damage”)
Excess sugar in the blood binds to proteins, causing them to stick together.
Similar to browning during cooking, “sugar caramelization” occurs in the body.
Consequences:
- Proteins lose functionality
- Skin ages faster
- Joints become more vulnerable
- Blood vessels are damaged
- Enzymes function less efficiently
- Peptides are destroyed first → aging accelerates even further
Aging Is a Systemic Process
Aging affects the entire body simultaneously – it is a system-wide problem.
Researchers identify three major interacting drivers:
- Stress the body can no longer compensate
- Oxidation caused by free radical damage
- Intoxication due to accumulated toxins
When these factors converge, aging accelerates like a domino effect.
Consequences include:
- Tissue loss and impaired regeneration
→ increased risk of dementia, muscle wasting, bone disorders - Vascular damage and chronic inflammation
→ cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis - Hormonal decline
→ collagen breakdown, skin aging, increased thrombosis risk
Conclusion
We age significantly faster when our cells are exposed to excessive stress and lack adequate support.
In anti-aging medicine, the focus is therefore on:
- Reducing cellular stress
- Strengthening endogenous defense and detoxification systems
- Preventing sugar-related damage
- Supporting cellular regulation through the targeted use of bioregulator peptides
Spotlight: Plasmapheresis – Plasma Purification
What is Plasmapheresis?
Plasmapheresis is a highly advanced form of blood purification, performed on an outpatient basis in
about two hours. The blood is filtered through a unique membrane that removes harmful substances while keeping vital components intact.
Goals of the therapy:
- Relieve the immune system
- Reduce chronic inflammation
- Improve microcirculation
- Support the body’s natural regeneration
Areas of application:
- Autoimmune diseases (e.g., MS, rheumatism)
- Chronic inflammatory syndromes
- Environmental toxin exposure
- Long-COVID / post-infect syndromes
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Neurological, cardiac, and circulatory complaints
Benefits for patients:
Many patients report more energy, vitality, and improved resilience shortly after treatment