The Claim

Higher intake of apigenin is associated with a 35.3% lower odds of phenotypic age acceleration in individuals in the highest quartile of intake compared to those in the lowest quartile, independent of other dietary and lifestyle factors.

Source: Associations of dietary flavones, particularly apigenin and luteolin, with phenotypic age acceleration: A cross-sectional study using NHANES data

What the research says

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In plain English

People who consume more apigenin have a 35.3% lower chance of showing accelerated biological aging compared to those who consume less, after accounting for other diet and lifestyle factors.

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Higher intake of apigenin is associated with a 35.3% lower odds of phenotypic age acceleration in the highest quartile compared to the lowest quartile, independent of other dietary and lifestyle factors.

Why this might work

Apigenin from food increases the levels of a molecule called NAD+, which turns on a protein called SIRT1. SIRT1 then improves the function of mitochondria, reduces harmful reactive molecules, and blocks inflammatory signals. This keeps cells from aging too fast, which lowers the biological age measured by blood markers.

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What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Associations of dietary flavones, particularly apigenin and luteolin, with phenotypic age acceleration: A cross-sectional study using NHANES data

    People who ate more apigenin—found in foods like parsley and celery—were much less likely to show signs of faster biological aging based on blood tests, even when accounting for other healthy habits. This suggests eating more of these foods may help you age more slowly.

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