The Science of Redox Signaling Molecules

    Redox molecules are tiny molecules that are made in the cell which affect regulatory switches that regulate gene expression. Redox signaling molecules can also be supplemented. They rapidly cascade through the body and have universal effect on all cells. They manage the body's protective response to all forms of physiologic stress. If left unchecked, changes in the oxidation state that result from 'normal' living, age, bad diets, poor lifestyles, toxicity, and radiation, can produce inflammation and disease. 

    The body's protective defense mechanisms utilize "redox switches" which act like a room thermostat to detect or sense alterations from normal and then respond to these conditions to balance and create cell homeostasis. When ambient stress or oxidation is sensed, it activates gene pathways that produce antioxidants and activate cell renewal and DNA repair. Thus, the body's natural defenses are stress-adapted to be responsive and to restore balance and health. The ability of our body to do this determines the amount of disease and inflammation we experience or the degree of health we enjoy, as well as how fast or slow we age. 

    In practical terms, every family is affected. Many people suffer from weak immune systems, unhealthy inflammatory response, cardiovascular problems, cognitive decline, digestive complaints, hormone imbalances and premature aging. The list goes on and on! 

    For most people these challenges result from lifestyle factors such as diet, gut health, lack of exercise, poor sleep, stress, toxins - and even premature aging (which is really poor cell function). 

    You might have wondered what can be done about these problems. The answer is to improve cell communication by any means possible! This is where improved lifestyle comes in. This is all about the ability of the cell to respond to stress and to better manage cell defenses. Redox signaling is what makes cells work. It is called "cell talk" and defines the 'rules of the cell'. When these rules are broken and defense is impaired, disease and inflammation result. Chronic health problems and premature aging never occur without first having cells misbehave. This 'signal fatigue results in bad gene expression. In science-speak, your adaptive-response to stress is impaired. This directly affects hormones, energy, stamina, mood, gut health, heart and brain function, memory, joints, skin health, the immune system, and even athletic performance and recovery - to name a few. 

    When cells are working good like when you were younger as they were designed, you are more stress resilient and better able to respond to physiologic challenges. This improves metabolic health and strengthened your immune system. This is how cells repair and heal themselves. Everything else is downstream from this. When that doesn't work, little else matters!

    This is new science! It has unlocked the ability to 'biohack' cells to make them work better and to work in partnership with your improved lifestyle. This is what antiaging and the new wellness movement is all about. When redox signaling molecules are replenished and critical cell signaling is amplified, the power of  your inside-out healing is unleashed. This results in improved health, youthful skin, better brain function, improved gut health, better sleep, and the slowing or reversing of aging (biologically)! In fact, this is the secret to Awakening Your Inner Doctor! 

    Say hello to the new world of redox signaling molecules – the newest advancement in cellular health, antiaging, wellness, and athletic performance!