493: "Nutrition and the Aging Process"

Interesting Things with JC #493: "Nutrition and the Aging Process" - proper nutrition is an important factor in reversing the aging process and improving the overall health of our bodies. By making healthy eating choices and incorporating a variety of nutrient-rich foods into our diet.

The role of nutrition in the aging process:

• "Dietary restriction and aging: from model organisms to humans." (Lopez-Lluch, Navarro, & de Cabo, 2006). doi: 10.1126/science.1121434

• "Nutrition and the aging process: from basic research to clinical interventions." (Lopez-Lluch, Navarro, & de Cabo, 2015). doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2014.09.016

The impact of nutrition on the human genome:

• "Nutrition, epigenetics, and aging." (Gruber & Smith, 2013). doi: 10.1093/ageing/afs141

• "Epigenetic changes induced by nutrient availability." (Wolff, Kodell, & Moore, 2013). doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nus095

The role of antioxidants in protecting against cellular damage:

• "Antioxidants and aging." (Miquel, Fiotti, & Martin-Montalvo, 2012). doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06440.x

• "Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of common fruits." (Basu, Rhone, & Lyons, 2010). doi: 10.1155/2010/541376

The anti-inflammatory effects of omega-3 fatty acids:

• "Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammation." (Bourre, 2006). doi: 10.1016/j.jff.2005.12.003

• "Anti-inflammatory effects of a diet rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids." (Lopez-Garcia, Schulze, Fung, Meigs, & Rifai, 2004). doi: 10.1093/ajcn/80.5.1167

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