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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

This amount of Omega-3 fatty acids can slow ageing by three months, study finds

If there is one food group that can turn the clock back for you, it is Omega-3 fatty acids. Present in abundance in oily fish, plant oils, nuts, seeds, algae and edamame, these healthy fats can extend lifespan, aiding you to live longer and healthier.

According to a study published in Nature Aging, healthy people who consumed one gram of the essential fatty acid for three years aged three months less than others in the clinical trial involving nearly 800 people aged 70 and over in Switzerland. Adding vitamin D and regular exercise to their wellness regime made the extended lifespan four months, researchers found.

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