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“Assessing and quantifying the exposome — all of the non-genetic tangible exposures we experience during a lifetime, including those from the air, physical surroundings, microbes, and chemicals — is challenging.”

“Alcohol, air pollution, and epigenetic aging One study used the DNAm PhenoAge epigenetic clock to investigate the effects of heavy, chronic alcohol intake on epigenetic age acceleration using clinical biomarkers such as liver function enzymes.”

“These effects were attributed to omega-3 fatty acids' role in neuronal health and neurotransmitter production and function. Amelioration of the effects of exposure to air pollution An estimated 4.2 million deaths each year are associated with exposure to air pollution.”

“DNA damage includes single-stranded and double-stranded breaks, which can occur due to oxidative damage (e.g., high blood sugar, inflammation, pollution) or radiation (e.g., ultraviolet rays, x-rays, isotope radiation).”

“Polyphenols are dual-mechanism antioxidants. Polyphenolic compounds act as direct antioxidants, scavenging reactive oxygen and nitrogen species generated during normal metabolism or from exogenous sources such as pollution or radiation.”

“Findings from a recent study suggest that air pollution exerts harmful neuropsychiatric effects, especially among people genetically predisposed to depression. Air pollution contains myriad toxic substances, including chemicals, gases, and particulate matter – a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets that may have neurotoxic properties.”

“This biological phenomenon, known as xenohormesis, switches on protective mechanisms that not only protect our cells from the phytochemicals themselves but also provide protection against the potential deterioration of our environment as well as the presence of damaging factors that we are exposed to on a daily basis such as air pollution or overexposure to UV radiation.”

“It is present in fine inhalable particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrograms or less. Evidence suggests that exposure to particulate matter in air pollution promotes oxidative stress, increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases, and accelerates aging.”

“Exposure to air pollutants is associated with poor health outcomes and increased risk of disease. Findings from a recent review and meta-analysis suggest that high concentrations of particulate matter in air pollution may increase the risk of developing depression.”

“These findings suggest that people living in urban areas where air pollution levels are high are at great risk of poor outcomes associated with COVID-19. They also support current efforts to reduce exposure to air pollutants in urban areas in the United States.”