Looking to turn back the clock with some help from a salty snack? New research published in the journal Antioxidants suggests that, yes, it’s possible. Telomeres, which are the caps at the ends of your chromosomes, get shorter as you age and that shortening can contribute to age-related diseases such as cancer, Type 2 diabetes and heart issues. Your diet can impact telomere length, however, and a new study has circled in on a specific food that can be a difference-maker by helping to slow down your body’s aging process. A team of researchers explored how telomeres were affected by a daily dose of peanuts and peanut butter. Antioxidants have been shown to fight telomere shortening, so it follows that peanuts – a rich source of antioxidants such as vitamin E, niacin and polyphenols

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