A research paper published in Volume 18 of Aging titled “Plant-based dietary patterns are associated with slower epigenetic aging,” investigated whether diets emphasizing plant foods are associated with slower biological aging as measured by DNA methylation-based epigenetic clocks.
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This exploratory randomized controlled trial investigated whether a 12-week lifestyle intervention combining exercise, dietary guidance, and daily consumption of yogurt containing Bifidobacterium longum BB536 could influence biological aging.
In this study, titled “Plant-based dietary patterns are associated with slower epigenetic aging,” the researchers examined whether plant-based dietary patterns are linked to biological aging in large, diverse U.S. populations.
In a world where we are living longer but not always healthier, scientists are searching for ways to add life to our years, not just years to our lives. A recent study published in Aging (Aging-US), Volume 17, Issue 4, led by researchers at the National University of Natural Medicine, suggests that certain common foods, already known for their health benefits, might also help slow or even reverse epigenetic or biological aging.
Researchers conducted an eight-week study on diet and lifestyle interventions among a small cohort of 43 male participants between the ages of 50 and 72.
Researchers conducted an eight-week study on diet and lifestyle among a small cohort of 43 male participants between the ages of 50 and 72.