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Aug 10, 2025 15 tweets 4 min read Read on X
Aging doesn’t just give you wrinkles.

It clogs your arteries, weakens your brain, and steals decades from your life.

Here are 9 science-backed ways to reverse your biological clock starting today: 🧵

1. Eat dinner for breakfast.
Eat most of your calories early in the day.

Your body handles calories best in the morning.

Big meals early = better insulin control, lower inflammation, slower aging.

Late-night eating does the opposite—it silently speeds up your biological clock. Image
2. Build strength.

Muscle loss is the #1 sign of aging.
Lift weights 2–3 times a week.

Focus on compound moves:
• Squats
• Deadlifts
• Push-ups
• Rows

See why muscles are important the more you age:
3. Use intermittent fasting (12–16 hrs).

Fasting flips on autophagy—your body’s “cellular cleanup” process.

It clears out damaged cells and junk proteins.

This slows brain decline and keeps arteries younger for longer. Image
4. Eat enough protein.

Aim for 1.2–1.5g per kg of body weight daily.

Choose:
• Eggs
• Lean fish or chicken
• Greek yogurt
• Lentils and beans

Protein preserves muscle and powers mitochondria, see yourself:
5. Manage stress daily.

Chronic high cortisol speeds up cellular aging.

Take 5–10 minutes to:
• Breathe slowly
• Walk outside
• Stretch or meditate

Lower stress = lower DNA damage signals. Image
6. Sleep like your youth depends on it.

Because it does.

Deep sleep resets growth hormones, testosterone, and melatonin.

These are the anti-aging trio:
• 7–8 hours.
• Same bedtime.
• Screens off an hour before sleep. Image
7. Get sun, smartly.

15 minutes of sunlight boosts vitamin D.

Vitamin D activates telomerase—an enzyme that protects your DNA ends (telomeres) from fraying.

See how the sun can slow your aging process:
8. Eat polyphenol-rich foods.

They fight oxidative stress, a major driver of aging.

Top sources:
• Green tea
• Blueberries
• Pomegranate
• Dark chocolate (85%)

One serving daily keeps cells younger, longer. Image
9. Move often and stay flexible.

Mobility keeps blood flowing and joints healthy.

Think:
• Daily walks
• Yoga
• Cycling
• Bodyweight stretches

See here how you can improve blood
Aging isn’t fixed.

It’s a reaction to repeated low-level damage.

Change the inputs—and your body can feel 10 years younger in months, not decades.
I’ve helped hundreds of clients reverse metabolic aging, regain energy, and stay sharp

No extreme diets or expensive treatments needed.

DM me “RESET” and I’ll show you how my paid program helped my patients to turn back their biological clock safely and sustainably.
Follow @ChappelDr for more health insights.

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Disclaimer:

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized medical advice.

Consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.
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Especially the fermented varieties.

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