Why do some people reach the age of one hundred and over? Epidemiologists from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden conducted an in-depth study using 44,000 medical records, of which 2.7% were centenarians (mostly women).
The study analyzed twelve blood biomarkers, including glucose, creatinine and uric acid. Centenarians generally had lower levels of glucose, creatinine and uric acid by the age of sixty, while high levels were associated with reduced life expectancy. Lower cholesterol levels were also linked to lower longevity. Uric acid was found to be the most distinctive marker, with a lower level in centenarians.
Researchers suggest that metabolic health, nutrition and longevity are potentially linked. However, they note that other factors, such as lifestyle and genetic predispositions, must be taken into account. Future studies will look at these aspects, such as physical activity and smoking. Professor Karin Modig recommends regular checks of kidney, liver, blood sugar and uric acid values ??from a certain age to maintain metabolic health.
 Sophie de Duiéry
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18/10/2023 | 
