The core of a cell, its nucleus, consists of double-stranded molecules of DNA called chromosomes. At the end of chromosomes are telomeres which protect our genetic data.
Telomeres, just like aglets, plastic tips of shoe laces, prevent chromosomes from fraying. When cells divide, the telomeres shorten. Each successive cell division causes the telomeres to get shorter until it can no longer divide. At that time, the cell becomes inactive or dies.
Telomere shortening is the cause of aging, cancer and death. In a clinical study, it was found that "supplemental use of a multivitamin may prolong life or at least provide a younger biological cell age than those who do not supplement."
Now you have one more reason to take your multivitamins.
You can read more about "Multivitamin use and telomere length in women" at this website "Clinical Education" - UK’s leading providers of post graduate nutritional therapy education.
You can also learn more about Telomeres at "Learn.Genetics" - Genetic Science Learning Center at The University of Utah.
Telomeres, just like aglets, plastic tips of shoe laces, prevent chromosomes from fraying. When cells divide, the telomeres shorten. Each successive cell division causes the telomeres to get shorter until it can no longer divide. At that time, the cell becomes inactive or dies.
Telomere shortening is the cause of aging, cancer and death. In a clinical study, it was found that "supplemental use of a multivitamin may prolong life or at least provide a younger biological cell age than those who do not supplement."
Now you have one more reason to take your multivitamins.
You can read more about "Multivitamin use and telomere length in women" at this website "Clinical Education" - UK’s leading providers of post graduate nutritional therapy education.
You can also learn more about Telomeres at "Learn.Genetics" - Genetic Science Learning Center at The University of Utah.
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