A recent study has found that combining three simple lifestyle factors can significantly slow down the biological aging process in people over the age of 70.
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The promising findings come from the renowned DO-HEALTH study, led by a research team at the University of Zurich under Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari.
The three-year study involved 777 participants and relied on cutting-edge technology known as epigenetic clocks—developed by scientist Steve Horvath—which track subtle chemical changes in DNA to accurately measure a person’s biological age, rather than their chronological age.
The Powerful Trio: Omega-3, Vitamin D, and Strength Training
The study revealed that the combination of omega-3 supplements, vitamin D, and regular strength exercises significantly slowed down biological aging in people in their seventies.
Taking omega-3 supplements alone was shown to reduce biological age by up to four months, regardless of gender or body mass index. However, the most striking results appeared when participants combined all three elements: omega-3, vitamin D, and at-home strength training three times a week. This synergy created a compounding effect that slowed aging much more effectively than any of the components alone.
Professor Bischoff-Ferrari explains:
"These three elements act through different but complementary mechanisms—omega-3 supports cellular health, vitamin D boosts vital functions, and strength training promotes tissue regeneration. Together, they deliver a much more powerful anti-aging impact."
The study adds to earlier findings that this combination also reduces the risk of cancer, frailty, and infections in older adults. However, this is the first time such a direct impact on the aging process itself has been demonstrated.
Promising but Early
Despite the encouraging results, researchers caution that the study is still in its early stages. It was conducted only on participants in Switzerland, and epigenetic clock technologies are still evolving.
Nevertheless, the research team is now planning to expand the study across other European countries, in collaboration with an international alliance focused on extending healthy lifespan.
In the end, it seems the key to slowing down time may not lie in a complicated drug or high-tech procedure—but in daily habits that anyone can adopt.
Professor Bischoff-Ferrari concludes:
"Aging is a complex process, but this study shows that we already have some simple tools to positively influence it."
Source: SciTechDaily
