Instead, its a measure of overall health and wellness.
Two people of the same chronological age could have different biological ages.
As your biological age increases, your body may become less functional and efficient.
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These tools analyze how old a person seems to be on a cellular level.
The researchers divided the study participants into different groups and had them try various therapies.
These three habits were also associated with reduced risk of infections, falls, premature frailty, andcancer.
Why Might Omega-3 Slow Biological Aging?
Inflammation actually makes you age faster, van der Merwe said.
By reducing inflammation, youre kind of improving cellular health.
When it comes to supplements, more isnt always better.
Exercise, though, is generally good for everyone.
However, experts stressed that more research is needed before they can confidently recommend these two supplements for everyone.
Published online February 3, 2025. doi:10.1038/s43587-024-00793-y
