a Regular exercise It is often associated with benefits such as improved cardiovascular health and reduced stress.
Researchers at Amsterdam UMC recently discovered a new transformative benefit: Ability to reverse the aging process.
Is it possible to reverse aging?
The study conducted by a group of European scientists A The relationship between physical activity and reduced accumulation of a certain type of fat associated with aging.
Published in the magazine Aging natureThe study indicates that such exercises can contribute significantly to a longer and healthier life.
According to Rykelt Houtkooper, from the Laboratory of Metabolic Genetic Diseases at the Medical University of Amsterdam, “Aging has always been viewed as an irreversible process. However, our findings open the possibility of thinking about ways to reverse certain aspects of aging through lifestyle.” active.
What type of fat is affected by physical exercise?
By deepening investigations into how Fat composition changes with ageThe research focused on bis(monoglycerophosphate) (BMP), a lipid that has been shown to accumulate with age in rodents.
The results indicate a similar increase in BMP levels in muscle tissue in older adults even who underwent routine physical exercise.
The research team led by Georg Janssens observed that after older participants followed a daily one-hour exercise routine, there was a significant reduction in BMP accumulation.
“This not only confirms the importance of exercise in our daily lives, but also points to new avenues in aging research,” explains Janssens.
With evidence that physical activity can directly influence biological mechanisms associated with aging, scientists are optimistic.
“Next steps include better understanding how low BMP levels impact longevity and overall health, as well as exploring other possible ways to manage these fats outside of regular exercise,” Hotkopper concludes.
What is the age of the person most?
Firstly, Aging is a natural process It occurs throughout life due to biological changes, such as cell wear and tear, decreased hormone production, and a decreased ability of the body to repair damage.
Moreover, lifestyle plays an important role in the aging process. Habits Such as unhealthy diet, lack of physical exercise, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and exposure to psychological stress. It can accelerate aging and increase the risk of disease – Age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia.
Although aging is a natural process, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help promote healthier, more active aging.
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