Happy Wednesday, all.  Welcome to a lifestyle post called Optimistic Aging Meets Happy Aging.

Optimistic Aging refers to a series of posts that I am writing now with the intention to keep you focused on optimism and enjoyment during the second half of life.

Because of these posts, I was contacted by a brand called Happy Aging…and I would like you to meet Happy Aging as well.

We learn together and I will let you know how it is going with me.

You can see at the top that I agree with the founders of Happy Aging that we need to retire (good word) the phrase anti-aging and re-think it.

A few years ago, I decided not to write about supplements because I was bombarded with them…every day it was a new brand.

However, I am going to share why I have decided to try the Happy Aging Supplement….with the reminder that I still believe your best scenario is to discuss supplements with your doctor.

OPTIMISTIC AGING MEETS HAPPY AGING: MEET HAPPY AGING FOUNDERS

When I decided to meet Happy Aging, they reached out with this booklet prepared by founders Martha Graeff and Dr. Daniel Yadegar, MD.

I have completed the entire booklet yet…need better glasses now for reading!

Never have I thought that my goal was to live into my hundreds, but my goal has been to experience healthy living…clear thinking, ability to work as long as I like, active, and joyful.

So, I do like what Martha Graeff has written in the opening.

Here is a segment. :

“When we think about longevity, we often focus solely on living longer.  However, true longevity encompasses both lifespan (the number of years we live) and healthspan (the quality of those years).

Healthspan is about living those years with vitality, free from chronic diseases and engaging fully with life.  To approach longevity, from a holistic perspective, we need to understand and confront the causes of what Peter Attia in Outlive refers to as “slow death” –

heart disease, cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and type 2 diabetes/metabolic dysfunction.  Additionally, we must proactively maintain and improve our physical and mental health.”

There is a good amount of information in this booklet…cellular, genetics, hormonal change, etc.  With a plan of action that does include regular checkups.

Some of the information I have read before, but there was new information that I appreciated.

OPTIMISTIC AGING MEETS HAPPY AGING: THE SUPPLEMENT SHOT

After spending time with the founders and the booklet, I was impressed with the knowledge they presented.

Next, I looked at the HAPPY AGING LONGEVITY SHOTS they sent to me to try.  

I went online and read reviews and the reviews were positive.

I had heard about resveratrol, but had not researched it before.

Basically, resveratrol is a natural polyphenol antioxidant found in grape skins, berries, and red wine.

High levels of resveratrol are also found in peanuts, pistachios, blueberries, cranberries, and Japanese knotweed.

There are many health benefits:  including reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, aiding weight loss, and supporting brain health.

Here are the other ingredients which are in the shot with resveratrol.

At this writing, I have only begun and taken one shot….you just drink the whole bottle and the citrus taste is fine.