One way to assess biological age is through so-called epigenetic clocks. They are based on changes in DNA methylation – the arrangement of methyl groups attached to DNA.
Previous studies have shown that these epigenetic markers change as a person ages.
A new study shows that certain dietary, lifestyle, and medical factors may be associated with changes in DNA methylation, which in turn may reflect the rate of aging in the body.
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