Invest in your health today to live stronger for tomorrow.

 

Curious about which products can help keep men stronger for longer? Here are a handful of gadgets and supplements that can enhance men’s health, as recommended by fitness enthusiast and AY About You contributor Ryan Parker. Be sure to consult a doctor before starting any new health regimen.

 

 

Electrolyzed Reduced Water by Enagic

 

Scientists may have found proof that hydrogen water reverses what doctors call “inevitable” cellular aging. A six-month study published by the National Library of Medicine found that telomeres — the biological clock inside every cell — actually grew among adults older than 70 who consumed hydrogen water.

 

The people who drank regular tap or bottled water? Theirs shrank.

 

Here is the breakdown: Every strand of DNA ends with a protective cap called a telomere. Think of it like the plastic tip on a shoelace. Every time cells divide, that tip gets shorter. When telomeres get too short, cells can no longer replicate. They become “senescent” — alive but unable to do their jobs.

 

Every major age-related disease is linked to telomere shortening. In short, shorter telomeres equal faster aging. During the study, in which researchers measured telomere length, brain metabolism, cognition, sleep and physical function, the hydrogen group showed improved brain metabolite levels in the frontal gray matter, the region most associated with memory and executive function. Physical performance improved significantly too.

 

To understand why, it is important to know about the hydroxyl free radical. The body produces several types of free radicals. Most serve a purpose — immune defense, cell signaling, healing — but one has zero known benefits: the hydroxyl free radical.

 

The hydroxyl free radical damages cell membranes, corrupts DNA and accelerates aging, and the body has no natural enzyme to neutralize it. Hydrogen is the only molecule known to specifically target and neutralize it.

 

The idea that older adults should simply “take more antioxidants” is wrong. During the 1980s, researchers found that high-dose antioxidant therapy in cancer patients accelerated the growth of some tumor types.

 

Since too little oxidation can be just as damaging as too much, the goal is balance, or what scientists call “redox homeostasis.” Hydrogen achieves this through a pathway called NRF2, which signals the DNA directly, brings oxidative stress to the optimal level, and then stops.

 

It cannot overshoot in either direction.

 

That is why I started drinking hydrogen water a few years ago, but there is no need for a hydrogen water bottle. Enagic’s Kangen 8 transforms tap water into living water, allowing users to produce five types of water, including hydrogenated varieties, in the convenience of their homes.

 

Email Ryan Parker at ryancparker@live.com for more details.

 

 

Royal Velvet

 

Almost 20 years ago, while running my Anytime Fitness clubs in Arkansas, I worked with Jay Cardiello — the trainer who helped 50 Cent recover and sculpt his physique after he was shot. Jay wrote a national piece ranking the top 100 trainers in the country, and I was honored to be ranked number 46.

 

That experience made me even more determined to offer my members products I truly believed in and used myself. That is when Blake Sawyer, CEO and founder of The Healthy Protocol, introduced me to Royal Velvet. He and I spoke at length about the product and our shared mission — helping people improve their quality of life. I started using Royal Velvet and have stayed with it consistently ever since.

 

A few years later, I had a bad training accident. I was stepping up and down on a riser with three plates on the bar when my leg gave out from low glycogen. I fell backwards off the riser, landing hard on my tailbone with the bar still across my shoulders. That impact fractured my L2 vertebra.

 

The orthopedic surgeon told me I needed immediate surgery, but I chose a different path. I wore a brace, went through physical therapy, drank my alkaline ionized water from my Enagic machine and stayed on Royal Velvet.

 

Eight months later, a follow-up MRI showed that my vertebra had healed remarkably well on its own. I never had the surgery. That result sealed my belief in the product.

 

I have continued using Royal Velvet daily for nearly two decades now. I take three or four sprays a few times a day. Because it is a whole-food nutrient harvested from New Zealand red stag deer, you really cannot take too much. It is packed with growth factors and minerals that support recovery, energy and overall vitality.

 

This is one of the few supplements I recommend without hesitation in this column. It is not hype — it is a product I have lived the results with for almost 20 years. I believe Royal Velvet can quietly improve your quality of life the same way it has for me.

 

Curious? Visit royalvelvetnow.com and enter the code RYAN20 to save 20 percent at checkout.

 

MetaCure

 

MetaCure’s proprietary BIO-111 nano-bioactive technology is designed to enhance ingredient stability, absorption, bioavailability, cellular uptake and sustained bioactivity. BIO-111 helps deliver key nutrients to targeted cellular pathways involved in energy production, inflammation regulation, metabolism, detoxification, mitochondrial function and healthy aging.

 

Together, the MetaCure BIO-111 wellness platform provides complementary support for mitochondrial health, NAD+ metabolism, AMPK activation, healthy inflammatory balance, antioxidant protection, gut health, neuroplasticity, endothelial function, metabolic wellness and healthy longevity.

 

Benefits:

 

• Healthy aging and cellular energy: MetaCure’s BIO-111 nano-encapsulation technology enhances absorption and stability of key bioactives. NAD+ MAX supports cellular energy production, mitochondrial function, vascular health and cognitive performance through NAD+ replenishment. Combined with ReVive LC, liposomal glutathione, and a vitamins and minerals complex, MetaCure provides comprehensive support for healthy aging, resilience, vitality and metabolic wellness.

 

• Metabolic health, insulin resistance and weight management: ReVive LC combines alpha lipoic acid and curcumin to support mitochondrial efficiency, glucose metabolism, inflammatory balance and liver health. Diaberine adds berberine-based support for healthy blood sugar and lipid metabolism. Together with NAD+ MAX and GutBiome, this combination supports metabolic flexibility, body composition, insulin sensitivity and long-term wellness.

 

• Liver health and inflammatory balance: Curcumin and alpha lipoic acid in ReVive LC support antioxidant defenses, healthy inflammatory responses and liver function. GutBiome contributes microbiome support through amla, ajwain, licorice and asafoetida extracts. Combined with NAD+ MAX and liposomal glutathione, the protocol supports detoxification pathways, metabolic health and overall physiological resilience.

 

• Cardiovascular and endothelial support: NAD+ MAX supports mitochondrial energy production essential for endothelial and cardiovascular function. ReVive LC contributes antioxidant and inflammatory balance support, while Diaberine promotes healthy lipid and glucose metabolism.

 

Select Products

 

NAD+ MAX

 

Featuring NAD+ and supporting nutrients, NAD+ MAX supports NAD+/SIRT1 pathways, mitochondrial ATP production, cellular repair, endothelial function, cardiovascular health, brain energy metabolism and healthy aging. NAD+/SIRT1 pathways are central to energy generation, vascular function, cognitive performance and cellular resilience.

 

ReVive LC

 

Combining alpha lipoic acid, curcuminoids and turmerones, ReVive LC supports mitochondrial function, antioxidant defenses, liver wellness and healthy inflammatory balance. It targets AMPK, NF-KB, glutathione recycling, nitric oxide and mitochondrial pathways involved in metabolic health, circulation, liver function and nerve support.

 

Diaberine

 

Featuring berberine and berberis aristata extracts, Diaberine supports healthy glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol balance and metabolic flexibility. It primarily influences AMPK activation, insulin signaling, lipid metabolism, and glucose transport pathways associated with metabolic wellness and healthy aging.

 

CogniClear

 

Combining bacopa monnieri and gotu kola extracts, CogniClear supports memory, focus, learning, mood and mental clarity. It helps support neurotransmitter balance, neuroplasticity, cerebral circulation and cognitive signaling pathways important for brain performance, emotional wellness and mental resilience.

 

GutBiome

 

Featuring amla, ajwain, asafoetida and licorice extracts, GutBiome supports digestive comfort, microbiome balance, nutrient utilization and immune health. It targets gut-barrier integrity, microbial diversity, digestive enzyme activity, and gut-immune communication pathways that influence whole-body wellness and inflammation.

 

Liposomal glutathione

 

Providing advanced glutathione delivery, this formula supports antioxidant protection, detoxification, liver function and immune resilience. It supports glutathione-dependent detoxification pathways, cellular antioxidant systems, mitochondrial protection, oxidative stress management and healthy cellular recovery.

 

Vitamins and minerals complex

 

This comprehensive blend of essential vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients supports cellular metabolism, enzyme function, energy production, hormonal balance, immune function, bone health and nutrient-dependent biochemical pathways required for optimal physiological performance.

 

Mendurance

 

Featuring ashwagandha, shilajit, moringa, safed musli and shatavari, Mendurance supports stress resilience, vitality, endurance, recovery and hormonal wellness. It helps support HPA-axis regulation, mitochondrial energy production, endocrine balance, recovery pathways and healthy aging mechanisms.

 

SpiritGuard

For High School and College Athletes

 

Every athlete pushes the limits of body and mind. SprintGuard was created to help support that journey with BIO-111 Nano BioActive technology, NMN, Alpha GPC, curcumin, alpha lipoic acid, adaptogenic botanicals and essential minerals. Together, they help fuel energy, focus, recovery, resilience and peak performance when it matters most. SprintGuard is made to support rapid recovery from accidents and injuries, especially when the sports involve concussions and accidents.

 

Ryan Parker is a dedicated advocate for personal excellence and professional presence. He is a contributor to AY Media Group and resides in Arkansas.

 

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