Why Small Nutrient Gaps May Quietly Speed Up Aging After Your 40s
This review suggests checking for nutrient and omega-3 gaps from midlife may support healthy aging.
This review argues that common shortfalls in vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, C, D, E, zinc, and selenium may speed up biological aging by hurting your cells' energy factories. Low omega-3 levels are also common in older adults and tend to feed inflammation. The authors say these nutrients work as a team, and fixing gaps might help support healthier aging.
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