The University of Zurich discovers the elixir of youth:

When individuals consumed omega-3 fatty acids, aging was reduced by 2.9 to 3.8 months over three years. This effect was independent of gender, age, and body mass index (BMI). However, researchers note that there is still no uniform and recognized standard for measuring biological age.

Disclaimer: Omega-3 supplements, either alone or in conjunction with a vitamin D and exercise regimen, were linked to a slowing in four biological age tests that depend on DNA methylation, according to a recent study of the DO-HEALTH clinical trial published in Nature Aging (1). The study was carried out in Switzerland at the University of Zurich. For three years, 777 participants in the trial consumed 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily, 1 g of omega-3 fatty acids daily, and/or an exercise regimen at home. Participants were assessed using four new DNA methylation indicators of biological aging (PhenoAge, GrimAge, GrimAge2, and DunedinPACE) along the course of the treatment.

February 10, 2025 | 5:39 am