# Cutting Calories May Calm the Inflammation Linked to Aging Cells

*Effects of nutritional interventions on biomarkers of cellular senescence in humans: a systematic review.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article, Review
- **Journal**: Ageing research reviews
- **Sample Size**: N/A (review of 27 trials, 3,811 participants)
- **Authors**: Lin Y, Altulea A, Demaria M
- **Published**: 2026-07-04
- **Topics**: calorie restriction, cellular senescence, omega-3
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2026.103224
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42401265/

## Summary

Scientists looked at how diet and supplements affect signs of aging cells in people. Calorie restriction most consistently lowered inflammatory signals tied to worn-out cells. Omega-3 fish oil may nudge some of those markers too, but the evidence is thin. Notably, these changes reflect inflammation, not proof that aging cells were actually cleared out.

## Practical Takeaway

This review suggests eating fewer calories may reduce inflammation linked to aging cells.

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