Longevity Boost: Experts Hail Simple ‘3-2-1‘ Rule to Rewind Biological Age – and Warn Against Common Fasting Error
New York, NY - A simple, no-cost strategy dubbed the “3-2-1 rule” is gaining traction among longevity experts as a powerful tool to potentially shave years off your biological age, according to Dr. Steven Lu, a physician with over 15 years of clinical experience spanning multiple medical fields. The rule focuses on meal timing and is coupled with a warning about a frequently made mistake when practicing intermittent fasting.
Biological age, Dr. Lu explains,isn’t a single,unified process but rather “multiple clocks operating at different speeds.” He’s observed significant discrepancies - 40-year-olds with the arteries of 65-year-olds, and 60-year-olds with the metabolism of 35-year-olds – highlighting the impact of both genetics and lifestyle. “There’s intrinsic and extrinsic influencing factors. Genetics certainly determine some of your clocks. However, the good news is many of these clocks respond to intervention,” he said.
The 3-2-1 rule, while not explicitly detailed in the provided text, aligns with the principle of optimizing metabolic function through strategic eating windows. Experts suggest consuming three meals a day, finishing the last meal no later than three hours before bedtime, and ensuring a minimum 12-hour fasting window.
The article also highlights the power of accessible lifestyle changes, citing the example of Sydney father Jeremy Cabral, who lowered his biological age through “everyday biohacking” – focusing on sleep, food, movement, and technology. After six months, cabral lost 20kg and completed his first marathon.
Dr. Lu also touched on the biological impact of parenthood, acknowledging the demanding nature of raising children. “Without a doubt, I think kids age you biologically. but they also give me a reason to want to stay healthy…the incentive for health…gives us a lot of power to say, ‘Let’s proactively wind those clocks back.'” He noted the profound impact of pregnancy on women’s health, especially regarding sleep disruption and its cascading effects.
