The Effect of Nutrition on Aging-A Systematic Review Focusing on Aging-Related Biomarkers.

ABSTRACT: Despite the increasing life expectancy, an individual's later years tends to be accompanied by a decrease in the quality of life. Though biological changes that occur through the natural process of aging cannot be controlled, the risk factors associated with lifestyle can. Thus, the main goal of this systematic review was to evaluate how nutrition can modulate aging. For this purpose, thirty-six studies were selected on (i) the efficiency of nutrition's effect on aging, (ii) the evaluation of biomarkers that promote healthy aging, and (iii) how to increase longevity through nutrition, and their quality was assessed. The results showed that choosing low carbohydrate diets or diets rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, cereals, fish, and unsaturated fats, containing antioxidants, potassium, and

SUBMITTER: Leitao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8838212 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature