Since the second half of the twentieth century, the average lifespan has continued to increase. After age 65, we begin to experience a new stage in which our cells lose the ability to renew and self-repair due to the aging of the body. The skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity causing wrinkles. Bones may weaken, muscle, concentration, and memory may be lost. When free radicals enter the body, your system begins to experience oxidative stress which can lead to brain fog, muscle or joint pain, wrinkles, gray hair, and decreased eyesight.
Some conditions of aging are:
- Visual and hearing loss
- Osteoporosis and arthritis
- Dementia
- Alzheimer
- Droopy head syndrome
- Scoliosis
What is Frailty?
Frailty is defined as progressive age-related deterioration of the physiologic system that decreases its ability to function, increasing vulnerability and stress.
In medical terms, Geriatric Frailty Syndrome is characterized by the loss of strength and endurance due to the decrease of the physiological system.
Malnutrition is one of the main clinical manifestations and can accelerate frailty in affected patients, which causes dysfunctions in the immune system. This increases the risk of infections, diseases, falls and fractures, due to decreased muscle mass and strength; increasing the risk of hospitalization and mortality.
The frail elderly population ranges from 8.4% to 20% and can reach up to 68.8% in nursing homes.
Symptoms of Frailty:
- Low energy levels.
- Decreased speed of movement.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Minimal physical activity.
Protein Intake in Frail Older Adults
Eating protein right after the end of physical exercise promotes muscle growth. It is recommended to take 20 g to prevent deterioration of functioning. PROET AGE (study group on meeting protein needs) recommends increasing protein intake by 1.2 g/protein/ kg to prevent Frailty.
Vitamin D And Calcium
To preserve musculoskeletal function and avoid the risk of falls and fractures, it is recommended one takes 800 IU/d of vitamin D and between 1000 and 1200 mg of calcium together with exposure to the sun of at least 15 minutes daily.
Stem Cell Therapies for Frailty
Fortunately, regenerative medicine has come a long way and has shown that stem cells are able to reverse and regenerate dead cells in our body, reducing symptoms of aging and frailty.
Recent advances in Stem Cell therapies have increased life expectancy for patients suffering from central nervous system diseases. In addition to this, scientists at the University of Cambridge have shown that Stem Cells help reduce inflammation in multiple sclerosis.
“Stem cells are master cells that can be converted in any kind of cell within the body.”
According to the results presented today in the journal “Nature” the protein COL17A1 is essential to keep the skin smooth, restoring this protein eliminates the damage of aging, which is lost with age and by radiation from UV rays.
Our Stem Cells therapies like StimLift Facial Rejuvenation containing the COL17A1 protein regenerate the base layer of the epidermis and eliminate those with the degraded protein.
On the other hand, MSC Mesenchymal Stem Cells proved its efficacy as a protective agent of the heart, after its implantation in a patient with heart problems and also delayed its aging process, as revealed by the study published by Stem Cell Translational Medicine. Stem Cells can adapt from Cardiomyocytes (heart cells) to coat this organ and strengthen it by retaining natural decay.
Research published in the Cambridge University Stem Cell journal by Stefano Puchino showed that Neural Stem Cells (NSCs) transplanted directly into the cerebrospinal fluid reduces the amount of succinate by reprogramming macrophages and microglia, turning bad cells into good ones. This also leads to a decrease in inflammation, which is the root cause of many health issues.
Stem Cell therapies are the top-notch regenerative medicine treatments available in Pereira, Colombia, a new wellness destination for many patients with different health conditions that are found on Stem Cells, the next frontier of medicine.
If you or a loved one suffer from a special health condition, fill our Patient Form and schedule a free consultation with one of our Stem Cell Experts.
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References:
- www.sanidad.gob.es
- www.lavanguardia.com
- www.fayerwayer.com
- www.nestlehealthscience.es
- www.nature.com
- www.revespcardiol.org
- neurologyacademy.org
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
