8 months ago
Blood May Hold Clues to Extreme Longevity
Scientists have found that people who live to be 100 or even 110 years old have special things in their blood that make them different from others.
These special signs can be seen even when they are 65 years old.
One very old lady named Maria Branyas had strong immune system signs and very low bad cholesterol in her blood.
Her cells acted like they were much younger.
Another study in China found that centenarians have lower levels of certain fats and other things in their blood.
Scientists think that what we eat and how we live can help us live longer and healthier.
They hope that by studying these special people, they can find ways to help everyone live better and longer.
Centenarians and supercentenarians have unique blood profiles that differ from the general population.
These blood-based markers can be detected as early as age 65.
Maria Branyas, a supercentenarian, had strong immune system markers and low bad cholesterol.
Chinese study found centenarians have lower levels of fatty acids and other metabolites.
Diet and lifestyle, such as the Mediterranean diet, may play a significant role in longevity.
- Who
- Scientists studying centenarians and supercentenarians
- What
- Unique blood profiles in people who live beyond 100 years
- Where
- Studies conducted in Spain and China
- When
- Research conducted recently, with detailed study on Maria Branyas earlier this year
- Why
- To understand the biological signatures of extreme longevity and healthier aging
Key facts
- Centenarians
- Individuals aged 100 or more
- Supercentenarians
- Individuals aged 110 and above
- Maria Branyas
- Supercentenarian who lived to 117
- Telomeres
- Structures associated with aging and disease
- Longevity Clocks
- Metabolic patterns that may predict lifespan
- Mediterranean Diet
- Diet followed by Maria Branyas
