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Thanks to Phyllis Entis of eFoodAlert. com for this one. The Study: Minimally processed, human-grade diet alters canine epigenetic ageing: Results from a pilot study. Aimee Chen,  Wei Guo,  Janina A. Krumbeck,  Dan Su,  Vincent Michels,  Xiaojing ...

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By Marion Nestle August 17 2026 Industry-funded study of the week: dog food Thanks to Phyllis Entis of eFoodAlert.com for this one. The Study: Minimally processed, human-grade diet alters canine epigenetic ageing: Results from a pilot study. Aimee Chen, Wei Guo, Janina A. Krumbeck, Dan Su, Vincent Michels, Xiaojing Yang.  First published: 05 August 2026.  https://doi.org/10.1002/vro2.70047 Results: Dogs fed with MPHGF diet [minimally processed, human-grade food] exhibited a significant reduction in delta age, decreasing from 2.75 to 1.80 years over 6 months (p = 0.02), indicating a trend of slowed epigenetic ageing. In contrast, dogs fed with EDK diet [extruded dry kibble] exhibited no significant change in epigenetic ageing (p = 0.86). Conclusion: This study demonstrates the potential for dietary interventions to influence epigenetic ageing in dogs and provides a practical, quantitative framework for investigating healthy ageing in companion animals. Funding: This study was funded by JustFoodForDogs, Inc. and involved food provided by the company. Conflict of interest: The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest. Dan Su and Vincent Michels are employees of JustFoodforDogs who funded the study. Comment: I hardly know what to make of the Conflict of Interest statement here.  The authors declare no COI, but they are employed by the funder of the study, JustFoodForDogs, which has much to gain from demonstrating that its products improve dog longevity.  The authors must not consider this a COI.  I do.   ____________________ Arriving Sept 8. For a 30% discount, pre-order here using code UCPSAVE30. The post Industry-funded study of the week: dog food appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle      Related Posts Industry-funded study of the week: Ashwagandha supplements Industry-funded study of the week: plant v. animal proteins Industry funded study of the week: eggs and Alzheimer’s   Now Available: What to Eat Now My new book, What to Eat Now, is officially out! It's both a field guide to food shopping in America and a reflection on how to eat well—and deliciously. For more information and to order, click here. You can explore the full archive of this (almost) daily blog at foodpolitics.com, where you'll also find information about my books, articles, media interviews, upcoming lectures, favorite resources, and FAQs. Visit the Site » ​​​​​​​ Marion Nestle Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, Emerita © Marion Nestle. You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive updates from us. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe. Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy

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