Longevity expert's warning: These everyday mistakes make us age faster!

An expert warns against everyday mistakes that can accelerate our aging process. Nils Behrens, longevity expert, explained at FIBO in Cologne that not only genetic factors but also lifestyle are decisive for how quickly the body ages. However, as average lifespans increase, many people face a future with chronic illnesses. The challenge in longevity is to delay age-related diseases and maximize healthy years of life.

Behrens highlighted four specific everyday habits that accelerate the aging process:

• Chronische Entzündungen: Diese werden oft durch Zucker und stark verarbeitete Lebensmittel ausgelöst, die als Haupttreiber für Krankheiten wie Diabetes und Alzheimer gelten.
• Dauerstress: Ein erhöhter Cortisolspiegel fördert Entzündungen und schwächt das Immunsystem. Stressreduktion ist daher von großer Bedeutung.
• Schlafmangel: Ausreichender Schlaf ist notwendig für die Entgiftung des Gehirns. Zu wenig Schlaf erhöht das Risiko für neurodegenerative Erkrankungen.
• Alkohol: Der Mythos, dass Rotwein gesund sei, wird widerlegt; um wirksame Mengen an Resveratrol zu konsumieren, müsste man unrealistisch viel trinken.

Diet to fight inflammation

An anti-inflammatory diet is seen as the key to combating chronic inflammation. This diet requires removing inflammatory foods. According to a study by the National Institutes of Health, processed foods with illegible ingredients should be avoided. This particularly includes vegan meat substitute products, light products and artificially ripened fruit and vegetables.

Research also emphasizes that eating real grains such as wheat, spelt, and oats can be harmful to digestion and metabolism. While gluten is only problematic for some people, other toxic proteins in grains can also be harmful. It is advisable to pay attention to dangerous fats and to limit the consumption of polyunsaturated fats to a maximum of 5% of total calories. At the same time, the right ratio of fats, proteins and carbohydrates can restore metabolic flexibility and activate metabolism.

Recommendations also include avoiding alcohol during a “reset” period and finding fermented products beneficial. In addition, 100 g of vegetables per 10 kg of body weight should be consumed daily. Fruits should be consumed in moderation, while nuts and mushrooms can also be incorporated into the diet. Fish and bone broth are highlighted as anti-inflammatory foods that may contribute to better health.

For more information on these topics, you can read the articles from 24vita.de and pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov consult.