Scientists have unlocked an innovative solution to slow cellular aging and thus treat age-related diseases while rejuvenating the whole body.
As cells divide, DNA sequences known as telomeres at the ends of their chromosomes dwindle away, shortening over time until eventually they reach an unacceptable length and prevent further divisions and division. Once that happens, cells stop dividing and eventually die.
Lifestyle Changes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices are one of the primary causes of accelerated biological age. A combination of inactivity, poor diet choices, elevated blood sugar and obesity can all increase biological aging significantly. Eating well-balanced meals while monitoring caloric intake and exercising regularly will help ensure that your BMI stays within acceptable range.
Consuming a diet high in fruits and vegetables will lower cholesterol and plaque buildup on arteries and heart lining, thus helping reduce biological age by getting sufficient sleep and relieving stress. According to Johns Hopkins’ Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, those who made healthier lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, switching diet, regular physical activity and giving up tobacco were found to have their risk for disease decreased by 82%!
Scientists are exploring additional means of delaying aging and prolonging lifespan, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Studies have demonstrated its ability to alter various cell functions, from protecting chromosomes to clearing away damaged cells.
HBOT should only be administered by trained medical practitioners. Furthermore, these studies enrolled participants who were considered healthy at baseline; this may have helped eliminate any possible placebo effect and instead focused on whether or not this intervention directly influenced underlying aging processes.
However, this case series and previous pilot clinical trials have demonstrated that an easily accessible and cost-effective dietary and lifestyle intervention can significantly decrease measures of biological age – in turn reducing morbidity and extending lifespan.
Supplements
Reversing the signs of aging may not be possible, but supplements may help manage age-related conditions like cholesterol, blood sugar and inflammation. The key is taking well researched and high quality supplements at only when they’re necessary – there are no regulations in place that monitor what supplements you purchase like there are for prescription and over the counter drugs.
Sulforaphane, an antioxidant compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, has been shown to extend roundworm lifespan and prevent age-related heart problems; while nicotinamide riboside and mononucleotide supplements increase cell energy and telomere length; while crocin is an anticancer pigment from saffron that has anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and diabetes prevention benefits. The InnerAge app tracks these supplements so you can find which ones best suit you; additionally it also assists you in developing healthy habits like getting enough sleep or managing stress reduction measures.
Diet
Diet is a central factor in the ageing process. Certain foods can increase longevity, reduce disease risks and support overall wellness – research on diets that slow or reverse aging has produced promising results. Caloric restriction (CR), which has been shown to extend lifespan and slow age-related pathology in laboratory animals, has inspired the creation of various anti-aging diet modalities such as intermittent fasting, fasting mimicking diets, ketogenic diets, time restricted feeding schedules and amino acid restriction diets. Though the physiological consequences of these diets vary considerably, intriguing similarities have emerged that suggest partially shared mechanisms. They involve an inhibition of mTOR signaling linked to biological aging clock.
An initial indication that it might be possible to reverse biological aging was discovered through a small clinical study conducted in California. Nine healthy volunteers received growth hormone and two common diabetes medications; on average they experienced biological age decrease of 2.5 years when measured using genetic markers; their immune systems also demonstrated signs of renewal.
Animal studies conducted by researchers have demonstrated that eating a low-calorie diet can slow the “epigenetic clock,” thus prolonging life expectancy by several years.
However, the rising popularity of anti-aging diets has created some confusion as to their safety and efficacy in humans. While diets such as the Mediterranean Diet (CR), TRF Diet, KDs Diets and Frequent Responsive Diets have been shown to extend lifespan in laboratory animals; few people will follow such diets consistently over years or decades – often leading to metabolic syndrome or repeated cycles of CR with free access to all food groups causing damage to liver kidneys cardiovascular system etc. Therefore gaining knowledge on molecular mechanisms involved will aid prediction on how impactful such diets will impact human health impacts will be felt.
Exercise
While some aspects of aging may be beyond our control, exercise can help slow and even reverse its effects. A regular fitness program can boost strength and bone mass as well as cardiovascular health for better management of chronic conditions.
Exercise can also help maintain balance and flexibility, helping prevent falls or injuries associated with aging. Try these simple exercises: Chair Squats
This routine strengthens the muscles that power your ability to stand and sit throughout the day, improving balance, hip mobility and lower-body power. Aim for a steady pace while prioritizing control rather than speed; focus on doing each rep correctly instead of racing through them all at once. Brace your core, drive tension into muscles while breathing rhythmically for best results – continue until every repetition has been completed on its count and only rest as necessary.
