As people live longer, there’s growing interest in finding safe and effective ways to promote healthy aging.
One area of focus is diet, as poor eating habits can increase the risk of age-related diseases.
Research has shown that phytonutrients—natural compounds found in vegetables, fruits, and berries—can support health and reduce the risk of conditions like heart disease and dementia.
The Mediterranean diet is rich in these phytonutrients.
It includes plenty of olive oil, fresh fruits, vegetables, moderate amounts of seafood, poultry, dairy, and wine, while limiting sweets and red meat. This diet has been linked to numerous health benefits, including protection against various aging-related diseases.
DailyColors is a dietary supplement designed to mimic the benefits of the Mediterranean diet by providing essential nutrients found in fruits, berries, and vegetables.
These nutrients, such as Quercetin and Anthocyanins, are known for their potential health benefits, particularly in supporting healthy aging.
A collaborative study between the Center for Healthy Brain Aging at King’s College London and the Center for Age-related Medicine at Stavanger University Hospital in Norway explored how DailyColors might impact certain markers in the blood that are linked to aging.
The study also looked at changes in DNA methylation—a process that can indicate biological aging—in participants’ saliva.
In the study, 30 adults aged 55 to 80, with a body mass index (BMI) over 25, took either DailyColors or a placebo for one week, then switched after a break.
During the placebo phase, researchers observed an increase in a blood marker called CD38, which is associated with poor cell function and inflammation.
However, this increase didn’t occur when participants took DailyColors. There was also a trend suggesting reduced oxidative stress, a process that can damage cells, after taking the supplement.
“This is the first study to show that a supplement containing plant compounds found in the Mediterranean diet can alter blood biomarkers and epigenetic profiles linked to healthy aging,” said Dr. Richard Siow, Director of Aging Research at King’s College London.
In a follow-up study with 26 participants who continued taking DailyColors for a month, researchers found changes in how DNA is marked, which could potentially slow down some negative effects of aging.
While the observed effects were small, the study suggests that DailyColors might help slow certain aging processes. However, more extensive studies are needed to confirm these benefits.
The findings were published in the journal Antioxidants, highlighting the potential of using dietary supplements to promote healthier aging.
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Source: King’s College London.
