title: Early-life nutritional programming of longevity.
abstract: Available data from both experimental and epidemiological studies suggest that inadequate diet in early life can permanently change the structure and function of specific organs or homoeostatic pathways, thereby 'programming' the individual's health status and longevity. Sufficient evidence has accumulated showing significant impact of epigenetic regulation mechanisms in nutritional programming phenomenon. The essential role of early-life diet in the development of aging-related chronic diseases is well established and described in many scientific publications. However, the programming effects on lifespan have not been extensively reviewed systematically. The aim of the review is to provide a summary of research findings and theoretical explanations that indicate that longevity can be influenced by early nutrition.
authors: D.F. Chebotarev State Institute of Gerontology NAMS of Ukraine,Kiev,Ukraine.
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Vaiserman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D004032:Diet; D044127:Epigenesis, Genetic; D005260:Female; D047109:Fetal Development / Q000502:physiology*; D048070:Fetal Nutrition Disorders; D048788:Growth and Development / Q000502:physiology*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena / Q000502:physiology*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D012621:Seasons; D013217:Starvation; D059506:Telomere Shortening