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Can an 8-week vegan diet reverse the effects of aging?

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Last updated: 2024/07/30 at 1:57 AM
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Vegan and plant-based diets have gained popularity for their numerous health benefits, including supporting gut health, reducing inflammation, and promoting healthy metabolic processes. A recent study conducted on identical twins suggests that following a healthy vegan diet for a short period may reduce biological age estimates. While this is promising, experts recommend adopting balanced approaches like the Mediterranean diet for long-term health benefits.

The study compared the effects of an eight-week vegan diet versus an omnivorous diet on biological age estimations, which gauge overall health and the risk of age-related diseases like heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Researchers measured DNA methylation levels to estimate biological age, noting that higher levels are associated with aging. The results of the study indicated that adopting a vegan diet may significantly lower biological age estimates in a relatively short timeframe.

The twin pairs involved in the study were predominantly women with an average age of 40 and an average body mass index of 26. One twin from each pair was randomly assigned to follow either a healthy plant-based vegan diet or a healthy omnivorous diet for eight weeks. The study found that adhering to a vegan diet for eight weeks resulted in a decrease in the biological ages of five organ systems, including the heart, hormonal, liver, inflammatory, and metabolic systems.

The lead author of the study pointed out that the findings were surprising as noticeable changes usually occur after 3 to 6 months in similar interventions using epigenetic clocks. This study saw significant changes as early as 8 weeks, demonstrating the rapid impact of diet on epigenetic health. The results indicated that the vegan diet specifically led to beneficial methylation changes associated with reduced biological age.

While the study highlights the potential benefits of a vegan diet on epigenetic aging processes, further research is needed to better understand the long-term effects and mechanisms involved. Experts suggest that recommending a vegan diet over an omnivorous diet for longevity may be premature and advocate for a more balanced approach to nutrition. Both plant-based and omnivorous diets have been shown to positively affect biological age, and it is important to focus on whole foods, variety, and personalized nutrition to enhance epigenetic health. Ultimately, adopting a vegan diet is just one of many potential dietary patterns that can contribute to healthy aging.

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