Part 6 - New study reveals: Fiber can turn back your biological clock

References and further reading

Our article is based on sound scientific evidence. Here you can find the main study and other relevant research on fiber, telomeres and health:

Main study:
Tucker, L.A. (2018). Dietary Fiber and Telomere Length in 5674 U.S. Adults: An NHANES Study of Biological Aging. Nutrients, 10(4), 400. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10040400

This groundbreaking study examined the relationship between fiber intake and telomere length in over 5600 US adults. It forms the core of our article and provides the fascinating insights into the relationship between fiber consumption and cellular aging.

Further interesting studies on this topic:
Rafie, N., et al. (2017). Dietary patterns, food groups and telomere length: a systematic review of current studies. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 71(2), 151-158. This review study provides a comprehensive look at the relationship between different dietary patterns and telomere length.

Cassidy, A., et al. (2010). Associations between diet, lifestyle factors, and telomere length in women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 91(5), 1273-1280, which specifically examines the influence of diet and lifestyle on telomere length in women.

Kiefte-de Jong, J.C., et al. (2016). Diet-dependent acid load and type 2 diabetes: pooled results from three prospective cohort studies. Diabetologia, 60(2), 270-279. This study sheds light on the relationship between dietary fiber intake and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

O'Keefe, S.J., et al. (2015). Fat, fiber and cancer risk in African Americans and rural Africans. Nature Communications, 6, 6342. A fascinating study on the influence of dietary fiber on gut health in different population groups.

Reynolds, A., et al (2019). Carbohydrate quality and human health: a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The Lancet, 393(10170), 434-445. This comprehensive meta-analysis provides an overview of the health effects of different types of carbohydrate, including dietary fiber.

Together, these studies provide a comprehensive picture of current research on dietary fiber and its importance to our health. They highlight the importance of a high-fiber diet not only for our digestion, but also for our overall health and potential longevity.

If you want to delve deeper into the subject, these studies are an excellent starting point. They show that science is increasingly understanding the importance of fiber for our health - and that it is worth paying more attention to this often underestimated nutrient.