Wednesday, 4 March 2026

CELLULAR AGING

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Here are 3 key lessons from the NutritionFacts.org video/article about meditation, diet and cellular aging (telomeres): (NutritionFacts.org)

  1. Stress affects cellular aging: Chronic stress is linked with shorter telomeres (the protective chromosome caps that shorten with age), and managing stress—e.g., through meditation—can help reduce this effect. (NutritionFacts.org)

  2. Meditation can boost telomerase activity: Even relatively modest meditation (about 12 minutes a day for 8 weeks) was associated with increased telomerase activity in caregivers, suggesting a potential cellular anti‑aging benefit. (NutritionFacts.org)

  3. Diet may be even more powerful: In lifestyle studies, a whole‑food, plant‑based diet protected telomeres more effectively over time than exercise or weight loss alone, indicating food choices strongly influence cellular aging. (NutritionFacts.org)

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