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Cellular Nutrition and Its Influence on Age-Associated Cellular Decline
Researchers have identified several molecular pathways and cellular processes that appear to underlie both aging and age-related chronic disease. Cellular changes associated with aging are cumulatively referred to as AACD and include defects in mitochondrial function. Emerging research indicates that certain nutritional factors may influence AACD processes. This publication discusses the developing research that indicates that nutritional components that target specific mechanisms associated with AACD hold promise for improving the health and well-being of adults and how dietary supplementation with these components may be an alternative or complementary approach to lifestyle interventions targeting AACD. Further, it reviews how identifying AACD risk factors and intervening with cellular nutrients earlier in the aging process, before major mobility disabilities and disease-driven limitations emerge, could help improve overall healthy aging.
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Cellular Aging and the Care of Older Patients
Researchers have identified several molecular pathways at a cellular level, including within the mitochondria, which appear to influence both aging and age-related chronic disease. These cellular changes associated with aging are cumulatively referred to as age-associated cellular decline, or AACD. Identifying AACD risk factors and intervening with cellular nutrients earlier in the aging process, before major mobility disabilities and disease driven limitations emerge, could help improve overall healthy aging. A set of three podcast discussions from the panel of the What’s Hot on Cellular Nutrition and Its Influence on Age-Associated Cellular Decline, explores various elements of AACD and the care of older adults. This episode explores how to apply what is currently known about AACD to the care of patients and older adults in clinical practice.
Guest:
Nathan K. LeBrasseur, PT, PhD, Professor and Co-Chair of Research, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic; Scientific Director, Office of Translation to Practice, Mayo Clinic; Co-Director, Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research, Mayo Clinic
Host:
Roger A. Fielding, PhD, Associate Director, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University; Lead Scientist and Senior Scientist Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sarcopenia Team, Tufts University; Professor of Nutrition Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University; Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Associate Director, Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
This podcast series was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA). This program has received a grant from Nestle Health Science.
Mitochondria and Aging
Researchers have identified several molecular pathways at a cellular level, including within the mitochondria, which appear to influence both aging and age-related chronic disease. These cellular changes associated with aging are cumulatively referred to as age-associated cellular decline, or AACD. Identifying AACD risk factors and intervening with cellular nutrients earlier in the aging process, before major mobility disabilities and disease driven limitations emerge, could help improve overall healthy aging. A set of three podcast discussions from the panel of the What’s Hot on Cellular Nutrition and Its Influence on Age-Associated Cellular Decline, explores various elements of AACD and the care of older adults. This episode focuses specifically on what researchers are learning about the importance of mitochondrial function.
Guest:
- Anthony J. A. Molina, PhD, Vice Chief of Research, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care, University of California San Diego School of Medicine; Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego School of Medicine
Host:
- Roger A. Fielding, PhD, Associate Director, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University; Lead Scientist and Senior Scientist Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sarcopenia Team, Tufts University; Professor of Nutrition Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University; Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Associate Director, Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
This podcast series was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA). This program has received a grant from Nestle Health Science.
Nutrition and Cellular Aging
Researchers have identified several molecular pathways at a cellular level, including within the mitochondria, which appear to influence both aging and age-related chronic disease. These cellular changes associated with aging are cumulatively referred to as age-associated cellular decline, or AACD. Identifying AACD risk factors and intervening with cellular nutrients earlier in the aging process, before major mobility disabilities and disease driven limitations emerge, could help improve overall healthy aging. A set of three podcast discussions from the panel of the What’s Hot on Cellular Nutrition and Its Influence on Age-Associated Cellular Decline, explores various elements of AACD and the care of older adults. This episode focuses on the nutritional interventions that have the potential to extend human health span, as well as those that may slow age associated cellular decision and may impact longevity.
Guest:
- Sai Krupa Das, PhD, Scientist I, Energy Metabolism Team, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging; Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University
Host:
- Roger A. Fielding, PhD, Associate Director, Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, Tufts University; Lead Scientist and Senior Scientist Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sarcopenia Team, Tufts University; Professor of Nutrition Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University; Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Associate Director, Boston Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
This podcast series was developed by The Gerontological Society of America (GSA). This program has received a grant from Nestle Health Science.
