# Why Small Nutrient Gaps May Quietly Speed Up Aging After Your 40s

*Micronutrients and omega-3 PUFAs to promote healthy ageing: informing a physiology-based complementation strategy.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article
- **Journal**: GeroScience
- **Sample Size**: N/A
- **Authors**: Berger MM, Blaauw R, D'Amelio P, Ehrhart N, Gombart AF, Gramlich L, Kressig RW, Calder PC
- **Published**: 2026-07-23
- **Topics**: micronutrients, omega-3, healthy aging
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-026-02402-9
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42489966/

## Summary

This review argues that common shortfalls in vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, C, D, E, zinc, and selenium may speed up biological aging by hurting your cells' energy factories. Low omega-3 levels are also common in older adults and tend to feed inflammation. The authors say these nutrients work as a team, and fixing gaps might help support healthier aging.

## Practical Takeaway

This review suggests checking for nutrient and omega-3 gaps from midlife may support healthy aging.

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