| abstract |
The object of the present invention is an anti-age composition comprising a combination of antioxidant agents in association with Bifidobacteria and cell walls isolated from probiotics which takes into account all the different factors involved in the aging process in order to prevent or slow down the course thereof. Cell homeostasis is under the control of redox systems. An unbalance of this control leads to the release of ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) and RNS (Reactive Nitrogen Species) causing severe damages to cells, thereby triggering the aging process. Under physiological conditions antioxidant substances are naturally produced, such as, for example, the superoxide dismutase, being able to counteract the detrimental action of ROS and RNS to the cells. In order to fight the detrimental effects of ROS and RNS, which are the key players in the aging process, substances, such as flavonoids, anthocyanins, tannins, curcumin and derivatives thereof, as well as vitamins A, C and E were found to be able to inactivate free radicals and, subsequently, the detrimental effects thereof. Moreover, it has been fully demonstrated that homeostasis of intestinal flora is fundamental for individual's well-being. In particular, the persistence of a high amount of Bifidobacteria, as major agents of the beneficial action on the intestinal flora is well proved. On the other hand, it is well known that a strong relationship between metabolism and immune system exists. |