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Q – Tips: Mediterranean Diet

Q – Tips: Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet has been shown to keep telomere length long. Telomeres are DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes used to repair our chromosomes from damage. The Mediterranean Diet (high in fruits, vegetables, nuts and olive oil — with reduced red meat) reduces oxidative stresses that damage our chromosomes. Damaged chromosomes lead to premature aging, cancer and chronic disease.