Tanzania
Research Article
Extending Telomere Length with a Multivitamin: A Pilot Study
Author(s): Eugene J Bruno, Graham D Simpson and Robert L MartinEugene J Bruno, Graham D Simpson and Robert L Martin
Context: Although telomeres are “sacrificial” DNA without any necessary genetic content, each time a cell divides, telomeres get shorter. When they decrease to a critical length, cell division ceases and cells becomes inactive or “senescent” or die. This process is associated with aging. To some extent, the process of telomere shortening is slowed by the enzyme telomerase, whose purpose it is to add telomere length to DNA. Certain nutraceuticals have been shown to activate telomerase, and extend telomere length. While this will not make cells immortal, it may extend their lifespan.
Objectives: The study intended to examine the effectiveness of a multivitamin formulated to extend telomere length, and ascertain the viability of conducting a larger, randomized, controlled trial in the future.
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DOI:
10.4172/2380-5439.1000238
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