Association between epigenetic clock acceleration and malnutrition among adults in the United States: A cross-sectional study.

An Zhou, Qun Ye, Yonghui Wei, Wei-Dong Li

Department of Genetics, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.Department of Genetics, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

We investigated relationships between nutrition assessment tools (Controlling Nutritional Status [CONUT], Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index [GNRI], and Naples Prognostic Score [NPS]) and epigenetic clocks, evaluating malnutrition's impact on biological aging.

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Research summary

The paper claims that there is an association between epigenetic clock acceleration and malnutrition among adults. This study is relevant as it explores the relationship between nutrition and biological aging, potentially addressing factors that contribute to the aging process.

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