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Omega-3 Slowed Biological Aging ~3 Months in a 3-Year RCT

BY DR. SYNAPSE · Oct 15, 2026

A randomized trial in 777 adults aged 70+ found that 1 g/day of omega-3 slowed several epigenetic aging clocks, by roughly 3 months of biological aging over 3 years. Combining omega-3 with vitamin D (2,000 IU/day) and a home strength routine showed additive benefits on the PhenoAge clock. The catch: the effect is small, the analysis was post hoc, and epigenetic clocks are surrogate markers, not proof of a longer life. This breakdown covers the exact numbers, the limitations, and the practical doses used, plus who should check with a doctor first.