Accelerated biological ageing, meaning the rapid increase in cells and systems losing their ability to function, is the number one predictor of chronic illness and poor health.
Biological ageing has been significantly associated with epigenetics, specifically altered DNA methylation.
It has been hypothesised that nutrition, herbal and lifestyle interventions can improve DNA
methylation, potentially reversing biological age and reducing risk for age related conditions.
This presentation will review the evidence of epigenetic and biological ageing clocks. In addition, a
current biological ageing intervention trial being conducted in Australia and New Zealand will be
presented.
Learning objectives
1. To understand DNA methylation, epigenetics and ageing clocks.
2. To identify factors that influence epigenetics, DNA methylation and ageing.
3. To share the findings of a biological ageing 3-month intervention pilot study.