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What are telomeres?

 

Telomere (Telomere)is the end of the chromosome It is a segment of DNA that has no meaning in translating the code. But it's job is to protect the chromosomes from being destroyed. or go in and will become progressively shorter When cells divide and as time passes When telomeres shorten It causes the length of the chromosomes to decrease as well. It is considered a natural process that occurs within every human body. Only the shortening process of telomeres may be stimulated to shorten faster by various environmental factors.

Various factors affecting telomere length

Our telomeres It is progressively shrinking every day, with environmental and lifestyle factors playing an important role, such as smoking, stress, insomnia, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, obesity, cancer, Oxidative Stress, infections and inflammation, hepatitis, autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, drug abuse, etc.

Why do we measure telomere length?

In 2009, Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider, and Jack W. Szostak, three American scientists, jointly received the Nobel Prize in Medicine. From the discovery of a mechanism to protect chromosomes from destruction through the telomere structure at the ends of chromosomes. and the enzyme telomerase (Telomerase) that helps repair telomeres to normal.

The great discovery of these 3 scientists is an important discovery of anti-aging knowledge that helps create hope for longevity. and has led to the development of treatment methods for other diseases as well.

Therefore, measuring the length of telomeres Therefore, we can know the age of cells within our body that can be further analyzed in various aspects, such as monitoring the length of telomeres. To know the specifications of ourselves and know the risk of disease and the rate of cell deterioration Or as it's called simply that the rate of aging Help tell about lifestyle habits So that the doctor knows the treatment guidelines and selecting appropriate medications to effectively slow down and prevent deterioration.

Can we increase the length of our telomeres?

Currently, treatments are being developed to lengthen telomeres. Based on knowledge of telomerase activation By using telomere length measurements to evaluate the treatment plan. whether there is an effective increase in telomere length or not

What is telomerase?

Telomerase is an enzyme that can lengthen telomeres and repair short telomeres by lengthening them. Tolomerase is responsible for adding specific sequences of bases to the ends of chromosomes in normal conditions. Their roles and responsibilities were shown in the beginning. of early embryonic development and in adult stem cells But in normal cells, very little or no telomerase is produced, causing it to occur every time the cell divides. The ends of the cell's telomeres become progressively shorter. and causing cell death (Apoptosis)

Tips on how to care for telomeres

current society It causes us to live amidst stress. and the inevitable rush But we can still take good care of our health. And don't shorten your own telomeres faster than they should. From wrong lifestyle habits such as not getting enough sleep, using your body heavily, smoking, drinking alcohol. Or is there always stress?

 

Try changing your life to be friendly with the balance of life. Starting with these simple behaviors

  1. Get enough sleep at least 8 hours a day and go to bed before 10:00 p.m.
  2. Drink enough clean water. At least 8 glasses or 2 liters per day.
  3. Eat healthy food Reduce processed foods, fast food, dairy foods, butter, and animal fats. Foods that are spicy, either too sweet, too salty, or too oily Avoid foods that contain trans fats. Focus on eating 50% of vegetables and fiber per meal, 25% of white meat such as chicken or fish per meal, and 25% of whole grain flour and rice per meal.
  4. Exercise your heart (Cardio exercise) such as running, swimming, cycling, at least 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week, or focus on moving and walking (physical activity) to get 10,000 steps a day.
  5. Meditate, let go, walk and meditate, reduce stress, rest your brain. To eliminate stress and mental fatigue
  6. Reduce and quit smoking and drinking alcohol.

 

In addition, You still have to take care of your own mental health. To be bright No excessive stress or anxiety. When done all together It can help slow down the deterioration of the body. or the shortening of telomeres Makes us have a long, quality life.

 

Best wishes from BDMS Wellness Clinic

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