As of: March 13, 2024, 9:53 a.m
By: Juliane Gutmann
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You don't get old overnight.
But according to scientists, there are actually periods in which biological age accelerates.
The good thing: you can take countermeasures.
US scientists at Stanford University in California investigated how humans age.
According to their study, biological aging does not occur continuously, but rather abruptly - namely in the fourth, seventh and eighth decades of life.
These three periods of life are crucial for the biological aging process because they bring about significant changes in the body, according to the researchers.
The number of proteins in blood plasma had decreased significantly in the 30s, 60s and 70s.
Scientists suspect that this increases the risk of developing age-related diseases.
For their study, the researchers analyzed the blood plasma of 4,263 people between the ages of 18 and 95 and examined it for 2,925 plasma proteins.
The study states: “This new approach to studying aging led to the identification of unexpected signatures and pathways that could provide potential targets for age-related diseases.”
Slow down the aging process: genes can be influenced
Genetic predisposition plays an important role, but lifestyle also has a significant influence on our aging process.
Age researcher Professor Sven Voelpel explains in the Bild interview that genes can be changed by our behavior.
According to him, just a few minutes a day should be enough to rejuvenate yourself or live longer.
Are there more and more wrinkles?
According to researchers, we age particularly quickly in three phases of life.
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Rejuvenating measures that Voelpel says can delay aging:
Dietary supplements in the form of vital substance mixtures
A varied and natural nutritional style (focus on fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, herbs, kernels, seeds and whole grain products; avoid processed products rich in salt and sugar; consume meat and other animal products in moderation)
Maintain a positive attitude towards life
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This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about medical conditions.
This article was created using machine assistance and was carefully checked by editor Juliane Gutmann before publication.