Having a long life has always been the dream of many, perhaps even those who aspire to find the “fountain of youth” or, why not, to live forever. The key, however, is not just longevity itself, but the importance of being able to live a life that is not only long but also healthy. In this regard, Swedish research has intervened, which illustrates how there are some blood values capable of telling us whether or not we can aspire to reach at least one hundred years of age. Curious to find out what they are?
Live to be 100? It is written in some blood markers
Let’s go in order and start from the beginning. According to recent research, it seems that some biological markers present in the blood can reveal the secrets of longevity. An innovative study published in GeroScience by experts from the Epidemiology unit at Stockholm University has shed light on these surprising indicators of longevity. It is no coincidence that the article is titled “Blood biomarker profiles and exceptional longevity: comparison of centenarians and non-centenarians in a 35-year follow-up of the Swedish AMORIS cohort”. centenarians and non-centenarians in a 35-year follow-up of the Swedish AMORIS cohort”.
What emerges from this research is the possibility that the fate of our longevity is somehow written in our blood. As if we were “predestined”. The metabolic profiles of centenarians, it turns out, are already mapped out decades before they reach their century mark. This is a detail that opens a new chapter in the field of preventive medicine, allowing a deeper understanding of the link between the body and longevity.
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Blood markers that indicate a long life
Researchers have identified various biomarkers in the blood that appear to play a crucial role in predicting greater longevity. These include:
total cholesterol glucose aspartate aminotransferase (Asat) gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) alkaline phosphatase (Alp) lactate dehydrogenase (LD) creatinine iron levels
The last two, in particular, are closely linked to liver health. Furthermore, iron levels have also been found to play a significant role. Among the identified biomarkers, creatinine stands out as a fundamental indicator of the health status of the kidneys, and consequently, of longevity.
The centenarian participants involved in the study showed lower values of glucose, creatinine and uric acid compared to other individuals. In particular, creatinine (whose value reflects kidney function) emerges as one of the most relevant markers for predicting the possibility of having a longer life. Monitoring these indicators in the blood, therefore, could offer medicine and scientific research key insights into helping people live longer and healthier lives.
And you? Have you already run to an analysis laboratory to have a blood sample taken to find out if you are among the “predestined” who will live to be 100 years old (or even more)? After this research, expect even longer queues than usual!
2023-10-24 05:24:57
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