# Anti-Inflammatory Foods May Lower Frailty Risk as You Age

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Journal**: npj aging
- **Sample Size**: 9,992 adults aged 45-85
- **Published**: 2026-03-23
- **Topics**: frailty, nutrition, inflammation
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41872230/

## Summary

Certain blood metabolites tied to fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes were linked to lower frailty risk in nearly 10,000 Canadian adults aged 45-85. The protective effect worked partly by reducing inflammation markers. On the flip side, a high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and processed meat metabolites were tied to higher frailty risk through increased inflammation. The study tracked participants over three years, connecting dietary patterns to measurable metabolic changes.

## Practical Takeaway

This study suggests plant-rich diets may help lower inflammation linked to frailty risk.

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