The Blood of Exceptionally Long-Lived People Suggests Key Differences
18 days ago
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- Centenarians are the fastest-growing demographic group globally, with numbers doubling every decade since the 1970s.
- A recent study published in GeroScience identified common biomarkers in people who live past 90, including cholesterol and glucose levels.
- The study compared biomarker profiles of centenarians and shorter-lived peers, using data from 44,000 Swedes aged 64-99.
- Key findings include lower levels of glucose, creatinine, and uric acid in centenarians, with few extreme values in these biomarkers.
- Higher levels of glucose, creatinine, uric acid, and certain liver function markers were linked to decreased chances of becoming a centenarian.
- The study suggests a potential link between metabolic health, nutrition, and exceptional longevity, though lifestyle and genetic factors also play roles.