Glutathione and aging

The rules for aging are definitely being broken. In 1900 a North American's life expectancy was 49 years. As this chapter is being written it is 78 and climbing. With the advance of science and medicine a new breed of physicians is growing—longevity specialists. Doctors may now write certified board exams to obtain their specialty in anti-aging. Dr. Ronald Klatz, founder and president of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), representing over 8500 members in 1999, states "These health professionals believe aging is not inevitable... Fifty years from now when millions of baby boomers start reaching the century mark, we will look back on the medical science of today as though it were the dark ages." Duke University demographer James Vaupel says, "There is no evi-dence that human life expectancy is anywhere close to its ultimate limit." Many believe that 100-120 years is an obtainable goal. See figure 19.

Over the twentieth century, improvements in sanitation, occupational health and life-style as well as advances in antibiotics, vaccines, and medical care have helped to extend the human life span. We all want to maintain our health during these senior years. A practical knowledge of GSH can help us ensure that our later years will bring us a good quality of life. More than 12 percent of North Americans are over 65 and occupy a growing proportion of the population as baby boomers age. Most will suffer from heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, arthritis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's...

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