A high but not low dose of nattokinase is associated with reducing artery plaque size by 36% in older adults. 

An ultrasound of the carotid artery with arrows pointing to plaques (image: avicennacardiology.com). 

Cardiovascular

A natural supplement, quercetin, targets age-promoting senescent cells, reduces inflammation, and counteracts blood vessel aging in men with heart disease. 

Study conducted at the University of Montreal in Quebec, Canada (image: ledevoir.com) 

Clinical Trials

Multi-Nation Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging

For the first time, a multi-nation panel of aging experts reached a consensus to designate markers of aging, which could make aging intervention testing easier.

(An aged individual holding pills and supplements meant to work against aging | UCLA)

Aging &amp; Longevity

Activist Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins

Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist from the UK, says pharmaceutical company-sponsored research distorts the scientific evidence behind the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering statins against heart disease.

(Dr. Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist | The Telegraph)

<p>Participants: Physically active and healthy older adults </p>
<p>Dosage: 1 gram of omega-3s (330 mg EPA plus 660 mg DHA) per day, 2,000 IU of vitamin D per day, and 30 minutes of strength training exercises three times per week</p>


While omega-3 supplementation slows biological aging, adding vitamin D and exercise further slows biological aging.

The “father of aging clocks” and senior study author Steve Horvath, PhD, of Harvard University (Image: quantamagazine.org). 

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New Study Reveals: High-Dose Supplement Shrinks Arterial Plaque by 36%

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Expert Panel Agrees On Biomarkers of Aging for Testing Therapeutics

Activist Cardiologist Says Commercial Interests Are Distorting Evidence Behind Statins

Harvard Study Reveals that Omega-3s, Vitamin D, and Exercise Additively Slow Biological Aging