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Study Links Added Sugar to Accelerated Biological Aging

Research reveals that even small reductions in sugar intake can significantly slow the aging process at the cellular level.

Overview

  • New study examines the impact of added sugar on the epigenetic age of middle-aged women.
  • Findings show that high sugar consumption speeds up cellular aging, even with an otherwise healthy diet.
  • Reducing daily sugar intake by 10 grams could reverse biological aging by approximately 2.4 months.
  • The study highlights the importance of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient-rich diets for healthy aging.
  • Researchers call for further long-term studies to confirm these findings across diverse populations.