Status: 11.01.2024, 15:42 PM
By: Judith Braun
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Whether someone ages quickly or slowly cannot only be seen from their appearance. Certain blood values can provide clues to longevity.
Many people want to stay fit for as long as possible and age healthily. In order to achieve this goal, there are various factors that favor longevity and that can be influenced to some extent. For example, personal lifestyle plays an important role. If you eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise, you can prolong your healthy life and age more slowly. There are already signs of whether you are aging slowly or quickly. Blood values can also be indicated.
Healthy Aging: Five Blood Values Can Provide Evidence of Longevity
Prolonging the healthy phase of life is probably the wish of many people. © imageBROKER/Oleksandr Latkun/IMAGO
- Outward appearance provides clues to the aging process, with people who look younger less likely to develop age-related diseases, according to science.
- Biomarkers in the blood play an important role in health and lifespan by providing information about hormonal, vitamin and mineral balance.
- Blood tests can reveal diseases, the condition of white and red blood cells, as well as inflammation in the body, which can be the origin of diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
- Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) serves as a marker for inflammatory vascular changes and may indicate increased inflammatory activity in the arterial wall, which in turn indicates an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Homocysteine in the blood is another important marker of longevity and may indicate the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
- A deficiency of vitamins B6, B12 and B9 can lead to an increased homocysteine level, which can be detected by a blood test.
- Vitamin D plays a crucial role in the human body, affecting bone strength, immune system, nervous system and mental health, as well as chronic conditions.
- C-reactive protein (CRP) is an essential marker for healthy aging and long life, as elevated levels can indicate inflammation in the body.
- Uric acid levels in the blood are an important marker of longevity and can indicate age-related diseases as well as inflammation, liver disease, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease.
- An increased concentration of uric acid in the blood, also known as hyperuricemia, can be detected by blood tests and indicate deposits in joints and kidneys.
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