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Micronutrients & recovery
Dietary interventions including high fiber, antioxidant-rich foods (omega-3, vitamins C and E), soy protein, and dietary restriction can reduce the rate of telomere shortening and preserve telomere length.
Incorporate more fiber, antioxidants (vitamins C, E, omega-3s), and soy protein into your diet. Consider reducing overall caloric or protein intake if appropriate for your health status, as this may preserve telomere length.
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Dietary restriction or eating less has an extremely positive impact on health and longevity... The increased lifespan in such animals was associated with significantly longer telomeres in kidney.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited, including animal models and human observational data.
Source
Telomeres, lifestyle, cancer, and aging
Masood A. Shammas · Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care · 2010
DOI 10.1097/mco.0b013e32834121b1
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