Ageing is Not the Enemy. But Nutrient Loss Might Be

We don’t fight ageing. We outsmart its pace with food, habits, and mindset.

May 03, 2025

There’s something no one tells you when you hit your 30s.

It’s not just the candles on your cake that increase, it’s also your body’s nutrient requirements, your recovery time, and, often, your curiosity about how to feel good for longer.

Ageing isn't something we “prevent.” It’s something we partner with. And how gracefully that partnership flows has a lot to do with how we nourish ourselves.

Let’s talk about that — beyond collagen creams and catchy supplement ads.

What’s Actually Happening When We Age?

Cellular turnover slows down. You don’t regenerate as quickly.
Muscle mass declines. Around 1–2% per year after 35 if left unchecked.
Enzyme and hormone levels dip. Digestion, mood, metabolism — all feel it.
Oxidative stress rises. Think of this as internal rusting, unless neutralized.
Inflammation becomes chronic. A silent accelerator of age-related diseases.

But here's the good news: these aren’t diseases. They’re adaptations and we can adapt back.

Nutrition’s Role in Ageing Gracefully

What you eat after 30 isn’t just about fuel. It’s about cellular preservation and repair.

Micronutrients Matter More Than Ever

Less stomach acid and enzyme activity mean nutrient absorption declines with age. Focus on:

Protein Isn’t Just for Gym Rats

To preserve muscle and metabolism, you need ~1.2g/kg body weight, evenly spread through the day.

Inflammation is Ageing's Accelerant

Chronic low-grade inflammation (aka inflammageing) is linked to everything from wrinkles to Alzheimer’s.

Anti-inflammatory foods (berries, greens, turmeric, olive oil) aren’t trends, they’re tools.

Sugar Ages More Than Skin

Balancing blood sugar with protein, fat, and fiber becomes a quiet superpower.

My “Anti-Ageing” (aka Pro-Vitality) Essentials:

12–14 hours of gentle overnight fasting (a win for autophagy).
Colourful, polyphenol-rich meals (fight oxidative stress).
Daily movement is essintial, especially resistance training. HIIT, cold exposure, or simply walking post meals.
Prioritizing gut health and digestion (you can’t absorb what you don’t digest).
Getting enough deep, uninterrupted sleep (the original anti-ageing therapy).

From My Desk

In clinic, I often remind clients: You don’t age overnight. You age by habits. Every bite, breath, and belief plays a role.

And no, you DON’T need collagen powders or trendy anti-ageing serums to stay youthful. You need consistency, personalization, and nourishment that evolves as you do.