Increased level of blood carotenoids may slow cellular ageing, says a new study from Seoul National University in Korea. According to the study, doubling the amount of carotenoids were associated with a 2% longer telomeres, the part of DNA that shortens as cells replicate and age. Carotenoids are found in foods such as oranges, carrots, pumpkin, and red and yellow peppers.
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Friday, March 4, 2016
Diet Rich In Carotenoids May Slow Cellular Aging!
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