Long-lived communities eat plants rich in natural compounds that may slow aging—now scientists are uncovering how these polyphenols work at the cellular level and why they might be key to a longer, healthier life.
Review: Dietary polyphenols as geroprotective compounds: From Blue Zones to hallmarks of ageing. Image Credit Zaporizhzhia vector / Shutterstock
In a recent review article in the journal Ageing Research Reviews, researchers assessed how polyphenol-rich foods commonly eaten in ‘Blue Zones’ by long-lived people might act as geroprotective agents to support healthy aging and prevent age-related diseases.
Current research indicates that polyphenols could modify key biological processes, thus protecting against aging. However, the research team stressed that further studies are needed to…