There’s no quick fix when it comes to aging gracefully. No, longevity is the result of numerous factors—including physical activity, emotional and social well-being, and, of course, nutrition. 

We’ve covered healthy aging studies in the past from which lifestyle habits add years to your life, to how to reap the maximum benefits of exercise, and more, but nutrition is in a league of its own. 

Thanks to a recently published systematic review from Advances in Nutrition, we’re here to share a few tweaks you can make to your diet and supplementation routine that will add years to your life (and a few that aren’t nearly as helpful).* 

Researchers studied over 5,000 participants from a number of clinical studies conducted in eight different countries and territories to determine which dietary patterns impeded (or sped up) biological aging. 

The review successfully identified a number key nutrients, phytonutrients, nutrition biomarkers, and dietary patterns that promote longevity and cognitive function alike.

In addition to nutrition results, brain health findings prove to be both relevant and expounding, considering cognitive health is not only a major factor in overall longevity, but also a pressing health issue of our generation.

So, what did over 5,000 people and their diet outcomes have in common? And how can we optimize our own food and supplementation choices to live a long, healthy life? 

It turns out these five key nutrition biomarkers that make a profound impact on health outcomes later in life: 

"This fascinating and massively important research investigates the critical nexus between nutrition, epigenetics, and longevity. Its findings inform key nutritional strategies and targeted supplements that can positively impact epigenetic rejuvenation and longevity precision nutrition,” says Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN., mbg’s vice president of scientific affairs. 

“And I'm not talking about upending your lifestyle,” Ferira explains, “but simple changes like a dietary pattern that's more laden in plants and omega-3s (i.e., the Mediterranean diet), alone with a comprehensive multivitamin that features an array of carotenoids, plus a daily D3 supplement that's actually effective in raising and maintaining vitamin D sufficiency."*

In addition to tailored diet choices, you can ensure you’re getting enough longevity-supporting bioactives by adding supplementation to your daily routine.* 

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