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To: SMGFan

if it does shorten telomere length then it is a factor in shortening lifespan.

the longer you can keep telomeres the better.


18 posted on 10/21/2014 7:17:15 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Secret Agent Man

“if it does shorten telomere length then it is a factor in shortening lifespan.

the longer you can keep telomeres the better.”

I know that’s stated often, but I’m not sure it’s really been proven.

The whole telomerase thing has seemed a bit of a hype.

Important enzyme, but key to immortality? I don’t think so.


59 posted on 10/21/2014 7:43:29 PM PDT by ifinnegan
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