What Do Blue Zone Diets Have in Common? Polyphenols That May Slow Aging

In a recent review article in the journal Ageing Research Reviews, researchers assessed how polyphenol-rich foods commonly eaten in ‘Blue Zones’ by long-lived people might act as geroprotective agents to support healthy aging and prevent age-related diseases.

Current research indicates that polyphenols could modify key biological processes, thus protecting against aging. However, the research team stressed that further studies are needed to understand how polyphenols modulate the hallmarks of aging and promote longevity.