Aging isn’t just determined by time, but how you live each day.
Your biological age might hold the key to how young-or old-you truly are, regardless of the number on your birth certificate.
Unlike chronological age, biological age reflects how well your body is functioning, influenced by DNA methylation, telomere length, and cellular health. Emerging science reveals that lifestyle factors can significantly slow or even reverse biological aging.
Here’s a guide:
1) A plant-rich diet, for example, is loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients that may protect and elongate telomeres, the protective ends of your chromosomes.
2) Regular exercise, high-quality sleep, and mindfulness practices like daily meditation have also been linked to improved cellular health and increased telomerase activity, an enzyme that helps maintain telomere length.
3) Time-restricted eating, championed by longevity experts like Dr. Bob Sinclair, shows promise in improving metabolic function and lowering biological age.
4) In addition, strong social connections has been shows to decrease mental health issues and improve longevity, keeping the immune system active and resilient.
5) Targeted supplements such as Omega-3, Vitamin D, and NMN can fortify cellular defenses and promote long-term wellness.
Together, these habits may shave up to five years off your biological age, helping you stay sharper, stronger, and more healthier