OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS AND VITAMIN D SLOW BIOLOGICAL AGING IN OLDER ADULTS

Many people would like to delay or even stop the aging process. Previous clinical studies have shown that a reduced calorie intake can slow down the aging process in humans. Taking vitamin D or omega-3 fatty acids has also shown promising results in slowing biological aging in animals. However, it was unclear whether these measures would also work in humans.

The therapies previously tested in the DO-HEALTH study led by Heike Bischoff-Ferrari are also associated with a slowing of the aging process. These showed that vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as regular physical activity, reduce the risk of infections and falls, and prevent cancer and premature frailty.

These results inspired us to measure the direct influence of these three therapies on the biological aging process in the Swiss DO-HEALTH participants."

Bischoff-Ferrari, professor of geriatrics and geriatric medicine, University of Zurich

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2025-02-04T12:06:01Z