Because there really is a lot. There are two main focuses in this issue. Of course there are many important gene breakthrough news articles. Energy and Aging On the practical side, for your anti-aging success today, the main unifying theme of this issue is the body's energy systems. The body's storage and utilization of energy and ultimate failure in this regard has major repercussions in the aging process.
Issues re lated to body energy usage are at the very heart of the aging process.
Understanding your body's energy mechanisms will help serve as a guide to light the way in your life extension quest. Here is the short simple version of energy metabolism. Glycolysis provides energy to body cells through the oxidation of glucose supplied from the blood. The blood glucose comes either directly from carbohydrates intake or from glycogen stored in the liver and muscles. Glycolysis is regulated by the hormones insulin and glucagon.