Study Finds 2.2% Slower Biological Aging in 48 Overweight Men After 12-Week Routine
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Study Finds 2.2% Slower Biological Aging in 48 Overweight Men After 12-Week Routine
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 9
Summary
A 12-week clinical trial in Japan found 24 overweight men aged 50 to 74 who followed a structured routine aged biologically about 2.2% more slowly than a control group.
The regimen combined 100 grams of plain yogurt daily, dietary counseling to reduce overeating and sugary drinks, and about 30 minutes of walking or stepper exercise at least three times a week.
Blood and DNA tests using the DunedinPACE aging measure showed the slowdown was statistically significant and did not track with weight loss or the exact number of exercise sessions.
Researchers also saw improvement in a DNA marker tied to kidney function, but said the benefit could not be pinned on any single element because probiotics, diet and exercise were tested together.
The authors said the 48-person study was short and limited to overweight Japanese men, leaving open whether the shifts lead to lasting health gains or apply more broadly.
Could adopting Japan’s mindful eating and daily yogurt habits truly slow aging in other populations, or is the cultural context essential for these benefits?
If biological aging can be slowed without weight loss, how might public health strategies shift to focus more on metabolic health than the scale?
Are the anti-aging effects seen in this study mainly due to probiotics, diet, exercise, or their combination—and how do they compare to GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide?