Think of your body as a busy city. 

Each cell is a little worker keeping everything running. 

But over time, things go wrong — power plants get weak, trash piles up, and some workers turn into grumpy zombies who refuse to leave. 

That’s aging!

Scientists have discovered 12 hidden causes of aging, called the 12 hallmarks of aging. 

These include:

1) DNA damage

Scientific name: Genomic instability

Damage to our DNA over time leads to mutations and cellular dysfunction.

2) Shortened telomeres (like fraying shoelaces of your DNA)

Scientific name: Telomere attrition

The protective ends of chromosomes shorten with each cell division, eventually affecting cell survival.

3) Messed-up gene control

Scientific name: Epigenetic alterations

Changes in how genes are switched on or off, without changing the DNA sequence, can disrupt cell function.

4) Broken protein cleanup

Scientific name: Loss of proteostasis

Impaired ability to make, fold, and dispose of proteins leads to toxic build-up and aging.

5) Cell waste build-up

Scientific name: Disabled macroautophagy (impaired autophagy)

Cells can’t clean up damaged parts and waste efficiently, leading to cellular “clogging.”

6) Poor nutrient sensing

Scientific name: Deregulated nutrient sensing

Cells misread nutrient levels, disrupting metabolism and accelerating aging.

7) Weak energy factories

Scientific name: Mitochondrial dysfunction

Mitochondria, the cell’s power generators, lose efficiency, reducing energy and increasing damage.

8) Zombie-like senescent cells

Scientific name: Cellular senescence

Old, dysfunctional cells stop dividing but refuse to die, releasing harmful signals.

9) Tired stem cells

Scientific name: Stem cell exhaustion

The body’s repair system weakens as stem cells lose function with age.

10) Bad cell communication

Scientific name: Altered intercellular communication

Cells stop “talking” properly, leading to immune issues and tissue breakdown.

11) Chronic inflammation

Scientific name: Chronic inflammation or Inflammaging

Low-grade, chronic inflammation damages tissues and promotes aging.

12) Gut imbalance

Scientific name: Dysbiosis of the microbiome

An unhealthy gut microbiome affects immunity, inflammation, and overall health.

Here’s the exciting part:

Amway has launched a special blend called AmCELL which combines five powerful plant nutrients (Quercetin, Rutin, Gallic Acid, Ellagic Acid and Cyanidin 3-O-Galactoside) that work like superheroes inside your cells. 

Together, they help fight back against all 12 hallmarks.

These natural nutrients aren’t just slowing aging — they’re helping your cells feel young, clean, and full of energy again.

🔍 Coming up:

Who are the zombie cells secretly aging your body — and how does Quercetin kick them out?

References:

López-Otín, C., Blasco, M. A., Partridge, L., Serrano, M., & Kroemer, G. (2013). The hallmarks of aging. Cell, 153(6), 1194-1217.

López-Otín, C., Blasco, M. A., Partridge, L., Serrano, M., & Kroemer, G. (2023). Hallmarks of aging: An expanding universe. Cell, 186(2), 243-278.