Plant polyphenols show promise in slowing aging, boosting brain health, and preventing age-related diseases through their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, offering a natural approach to healthier aging and reduced pharmaceutical dependence. Study: Dietary Polyphenols as Anti-Aging Agents: Targeting the Hallmarks of Aging . Image Credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.
com In a recent review article published in Nutrients , researchers examined the impacts of plant polyphenols in the diet on aging processes. Their findings indicate that polyphenols are beneficial due to their antioxidant properties and may confer benefits in terms of anti-aging and brain protection, supporting the development of new therapies and supplements to prevent age-related diseases while reducing pharmaceutical use. Aging world populations Data from global bodies like the World Bank and World Health Organization suggest that 727 million people, or 9.
3% of the worldwide population, will be 65 or older by 2022. As people age, they face higher risks of metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cancer, which can be mitigated by environment, lifestyle, and genetic factors. As life expectancies increase, it is important to identify ways to slow aging and improve the quality of life for older people.
Some drugs show promise for targeting the hallmarks of aging, such as chronic inflammation. However, naturally occurring chemicals such as polyphenols, which are found in plant-based foods su.