Highlights
- Researchers have discovered new genes that may help increase life span
- The team studied 389,166 volunteers who took part in the UK Biobank
- The study appeared in the Journal Aging NY
A team of researchers from the University Of Exeter Devon in the United Kingdom have discovered new genes linked to parents' lifespan which could be targeted in future to help prolong human life. According to the team, genetics and how long our parental relatives lived also plays a role in determining our longevity. The study appeared in the Journal Aging NY.
For the study, the team studied 389,166 volunteers who took part in the UK Biobank, with confirmation in the US Health and Retirement Study and the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. They undertook a genome-wide search for variants influencing how long participants' parents lived.
The DNA samples from the volunteers carry the genetics of their biological parents, so provide a practical way of studying exceptionally long lifespans. Eight genetic variants had already been linked for lifespan, mainly involved in heart disease and dementia. The results confirm that many genetic variants combine to influence human lifespan: no single gene variant was found to be responsible. The study found evidence to suggest that the genetic variants for average lifespan also influence exceptionally long life expectancy.
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1. Amla: It is one of the best sources of Vitamin C which is known to build your body's defense mechanisms against diseases and infections. It is believed to be a powerful antioxidant that delays ageing and promotes longevity.
2. Ginger: It is believed to contain at least 25 different types of antioxidants. that fight disease-causing free radicals and protect your body against a host of degenerative diseases.
3. Ajwain seeds: They contain niacin and thymol that maintains heart health. It also acts as a great natural antibiotic.
4. Honey: It is full of many natural minerals and living enzymes that fortify your immune system. Just a teaspoon of raw honey daily infuses your body with strength and vigour
5. Cloves: Cloves are anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic and analgesic. Clove is a super spice with amazing healing properties.
Include these foods in your daily diet and eat them regularly to promote good health and overall well-being.