Although getting older is an indisputable fact of life, we don’t have to accept the consequences of aging, which include heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, and cancer. We now have the ability to have a say in how we age by slowing down the harmful effects of aging through the use of FPP which helps reduce oxidative stress and immune system decline. By fighting oxidative stress, people are able to retain their youthful appearance for a longer period of time, as it is the number one factor in facial aging. One theory of aging centers on the fact that harmful molecules called free radicals wreak havoc in our cells. This excess production of free radicals is what causes oxidative stress, which is linked to almost every disease associated with aging.

Our immune systems are comprised of specialized tissues, organs, and cells, including many different kinds of white blood cells which work in specific ways to keep us healthy and disease-free. This age-associated immune decline also allows a single cancer cell to grow into a tumor before the white blood cells can even realize their mistake. FPP can help because it helps macrophages to work faster and ingest more disease-causing microbes, along with increasing the production of interleukin, a chemical protein that is secreted by macrophages which plays an important role in wound healing. FPP also boosts the activity of NK (natural killer) cells, which can result in increased killing of cancer cells and those cells infected by viruses. FPP contains antioxidants which neutralize free radical damage by donating an extra electron to the free radical and keeping itself more stable and less reactive. By doing this, the antioxidant stops the domino effect and ongoing free-radical damage. FPP also affects the genetic pathways that eliminate free radicals from the system. Dr. Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV 1 & 2 virus recommends using FPP as part of a tri-therapy to reduce proliferation of the virus and stimulate the immune system. The higher free radical production found in stage II of HIV infection can be contributed to oxidative stress.

As of now, Japanese women have the longest life span, with an average life expectancy of 85.93, while Japanese men average about 78.87 years.

Many people in Japan and Europe have used FPP for many years as an anti-aging product without any side effects. For basic anti-aging support, 3 grams per day is recommended. Papaya can be found at your local or internet health food store.