Everyone has two types of age: chronological and biological. Your chronological age is the number of years you've lived, while your biological age reflects how old your body actually is, based on key biomarkers.
While you can't alter your chronological age, emerging research suggests that you can influence your biological age. A new study published in the journal Nature Aging has highlighted that a simple combination of supplements could help slow down your biological clock.The study, led by clinician-scientist Heike Bischoff-Ferrari and geroscientist Steve Horvath, revealed that a combination of supplements, including omega-3 and vitamin D, can slow biological ageing by three to four months over a three-year period, especially when combined with exercise.While a few months may seem modest, the impact could have significant public health benefits, potentially reducing the prevalence of age-related conditions, explains Bischoff-Ferrari from the University of Basel in Switzerland.
For instance, a packet of Lindens Omega 3 Fish Oil Capsules cost £6.99 for 90 tablets on Amazon, making each one work out to about 11p each.
The good news is that omega-3 supplements are widely available and investing in them won't break the bank.The study, part of the DO-HEALTH trial conducted across five European countries from 2012 to 2014, examined over 700 people aged 70 and above.
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