Can fasting or quitting smoking rewind your biological clock?
NCT ID NCT05678426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether intermittent fasting or quitting smoking can change DNA markers linked to aging and cancer risk. 156 healthy women aged 30-60 followed a 6-month program with coaching and optional exercise. Researchers measured changes in DNA methylation patterns to see if these lifestyle shifts could lower disease risk.
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European Translational Oncology Prevention and Screening Institute
Hall in Tirol, Tyrol, 6060, Austria
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