Scientists might have just revealed the secret to staying young. According to a new study, a daily dose of one common supplement could turn back the years on our biological clock, keeping our organs younger for longer.
Our biological age is determined by how old our cells and organs are, not by our true age. Scientists now say taking omega-3 every day may slow down your rate of biological ageing.
Blood work revealed that across three years, just one gram of omega-3 ‘turned back the clock’ on biological age by up to four months.
Researchers also found that combining omega-3, a vitamin D supplement and exercise worked even better. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari, the lead author on the study and professor of geriatric medicine and healthy longevity at the University of Zurich, said: “While the effects may appear small with three to four months rejuvenation of biological age in three years, if sustained, they may have relevant effects on population health.” Some experts warn that the findings should not be overstated, claiming more research needs to be done on a wider group to fully understand the effects of omega-3 on ageing.
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