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By substantially reducing carbohydrate intake, the ketogenic diet decreases insulin-related activity and encourages autophagy, potentially aiding cellular detoxification and promoting longevity ...
The top anti-aging, nutritionist-recommended foods to add to your diet now Until recently, epigenetic clocks have primarily been used in the lab, but a few are now available to consumers. Some ...
From omega-3-rich salmon and flaxseeds to vitamin C-packed citrus fruits, here are 30 of the best anti-aging foods to make sure you are incorporating into your diet. Get ready to chow down! Get ...
Calorie restriction. Calorie restriction (also known as caloric restriction or energy restriction) is a dietary regimen that reduces the energy intake from foods and beverages without incurring malnutrition. [1][2] The possible effect of calorie restriction on body weight management, longevity, and aging-associated diseases has been an active ...
The free radical theory of aging states that organisms age because cells accumulate free radical damage over time. [ 1 ] A free radical is any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in an outer shell. [ 2 ] While a few free radicals such as melanin are not chemically reactive, most biologically relevant free radicals are highly ...
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Nutrition, and the Society for Nutrition Education have identified an older adult's access to a balanced diet to be critical for the prevention of disease and promotion of nutritional wellness so that quality of life and independence can be maintained throughout the aging process and ...
Eating a balanced diet is also crucial, he said, “Certain nutrients, such as polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, found in such a diet have been proven to modulate gene expression through ...
The mitochondrial theory of ageing has two varieties: free radical and non-free radical. The first is one of the variants of the free radical theory of ageing. It was formulated by J. Miquel and colleagues in 1980 [1] and was developed in the works of Linnane and coworkers (1989). [2] The second was proposed by A. N. Lobachev in 1978.