[toc position='left'] Biological aging clocks are among the most important tools in modern longevity science. They attempt to answer a deceptively simple question: can we measure how fast a person is aging biologically, rather than just counting the number of years they have been alive? The answer is yes—but with important caveats. Epigenetic clocks use patterns of DNA methylation, a chemical tagging system on DNA, to estimate different aspects of aging. Some clocks estimate chronological age. Others predict disease risk, mortality risk, or the current pace of biological aging. This means biol... epigenetics aging telomeres genetics stem cells omega-3 dna damage biomarkers vitamin d senescence multivitamin
Read more[toc position='left'] This post originally went out to subscribers to the FoundMyFitness newsletter. Sign up here to start receiving it! (https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter) Protein is still (somehow) controversial. Should we restrict protein in favor of longevity and reducing cancer risk, or should we maximize our intake in favor of building muscle mass and enhancing performance? The answer lies somewhere in the middle. But one thing is for certain—the current recommendations don't accurately reflect the scientific evidence. That's why I sat down with Dr. Peter Attia as a guest on his ... aging cancer muscle strength protein exercise
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Watch now[toc position='left'] Senescence is a response to stress in which damaged cells terminate normal growth cycles to prevent dysfunctional cells from reproducing. Senescence is a vital cellular process involved in embryonic development, wound healing, and cancer immunity; [ref doi='10.1242/dev.151837'] however, the accumulation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, sarcopenia, and glaucoma.[ref doi='10.1016/j.cell.2017.05.015'] [ref doi='10.3390/ijms19102937'] ... neurodegeneration senescence aging
Read more[toc position='left'] Background Zinc is an essential nutrient that participates in numerous biological processes and modulates the activity of more than 300 enzymes and 2,000 transcription factors.[ref doi='10.1136/bmj.326.7386.409'] First identified for its influence on growth and development, zinc is now understood to play critical roles in immune function, protein synthesis, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and cell division. History The importance of zinc in the human diet first became apparent in the early 1960s, after a patient with a rare syndrome presented to Dr. Ananda Prasad, a physic... nutrition interesting zinc
Read more[toc position='left'] Salmon roe – sometimes referred to as "salmon caviar" – is the internal egg mass found in female salmon. It is served in a variety of dishes, including sushi and pasta, or as a garnish or condiment to seafood or eggs. Salmon roe is rich in protein, vitamins, astaxanthin, and the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are considered essential fatty acids because the human body cannot make them. Alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, an omega-3 fatty acid that serves a... brain aging omega-3 diet mental health dementia alzheimer's
Read moreDr. Valter Longo explains how certain macronutrients influence the insulin/IGF-1/growth hormone axis to modulate aging in many cell types. ... fasting aging protein
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