The Best Anti-Aging Supplements For Men

As much as we don't like to admit it, as gay men, we can be heavily appearance-oriented and with that, utterly terrified of even the notion of aging. If you take a long hard look at our straight male counterpart of the same age, they just seem to take on the beer belly and wrinkles eons earlier than we do, perhaps due to factors like not exercising as frequently and lack of skincare routines (ehemm, and maybe less Botox 💅). Now that we have admitted and accepted this about ourselves, you may be wondering how can we defy aging and keep our youthful, boyish looks and energy a bit longer?

There may currently be no elixir of life available on the market (yet!). However, there are a number of products that could help you to maintain your youth a little longer. Known as anti-aging supplements, these products contain naturally occurring ingredients that can reduce inflammation and slow the breakdown of collagen - prolonging wrinkles and conditions like arthritis. Let's have a look at the most common examples of these supplements. 

NMN

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (commonly shortened to NMN) is an important enzyme that helps with cell growth. It’s commonly found in breast milk, as well as several vegetables including broccoli and soybeans. Taking NMN in the form of supplements may delay many common symptoms of aging. This includes slowing down wrinkles, combating tiredness, keeping the heart healthy and suppressing age-related weight gain. There is even evidence to suggest that NMN may reduce liver damage. This supplement is available in many forms - do your research to find the best NMN supplement. 

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in our bodies - it helps to moisturize our skin, eyes and joints. Many green vegetables contain a high amount of this chemical. However, supplements can provide a richer and more beneficial dose. Hyaluronic acid is thought to be particularly effective at helping people maintain youthful skin. You can take it in the form of pills and tablets that can be swallowed, however it can also be found in many lotions and creams that you can apply straight to the skin. We apply a hyaluronic acid toner on the daily and our skin has never felt smoother! 

Curcumin

Curcumin is a powerful compound found within turmeric. It has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties - some studies have compared it to aspirin when it comes to its pain relief effects. Taking curcumin supplements each day could potentially help to slow down aging by reducing age-related cellular damage. There are many ways to consume curcumin supplements including as a tablet or as a powder (which can be mixed into drinks). Alternatively, you can regularly consume turmeric in its pure spice form. The taste of turmeric is undoubtedly unique and likely acquired, but if you add it to curries or make turmeric-spiced lattes, you are going to start craving it on the daily!

Getting ready to make a turmeric latte!

Omega-3

Remember that perplexing era in the 1990s when we shunned fats and low-fat products were all the rage (despite being loaded with other sugars)? Omega-3 is proof that not all fat is bad for you. This fatty acid is found within seafood and several types of nuts - high consumption has been associated with a low risk of developing many chronic diseases including coronary heart disease and dementia. Omega-3 lowers blood pressure to reduce inflammation. It also helps to nourish the brain. You can buy omega-3 supplements in the form of fish oil tablets. However, not everyone likes these tablets and there are many other forms of this supplement that you can look into. 

Green tea extract

Studies have found that green tea is high in antioxidants. Consuming a lot of green tea may help your heart and brain to stay healthy. Green tea can also assist with weight loss and may even reduce liver damage. If you like herbal teas, you can drink green tea in its pure form. Alternatively, you can explore the range of green tea extract products on the market - these provide all the vitamins and minerals of green tea but in a small tablet. 

Of course, other behaviors and good habits like diet, frequent exercise and yoga will contribute to even greater longevity, but starting to integrate some of these supplements into your daily regimen has the potential to amplify the results!