Minimally processed, human-grade diet alters canine epigenetic ageing: Results from a pilot study.
Abstract
Diet plays a critical role in promoting wellness and longevity in both humans and canines. Epigenetic ageing clocks have emerged as accurate tools for assessing biological ageing and evaluating dietary and lifestyle interventions in humans and mice.
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Research summary
The study claims that a minimally processed, human-grade diet can alter epigenetic aging markers in dogs, as measured by epigenetic clocks. This research is relevant because it investigates a dietary intervention targeting the biological mechanisms of aging rather than just treating symptoms, although the impact is limited by its nature as a small-scale pilot study in a non-human model.
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