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Longevity is partly inherited

20 years, 3 months ago

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Posted on Feb 06, 2004, 8 a.m. By Bill Freeman

Longevity is partly inherited. A new study, summarized here, has shown that a gene variant may be responsible for a reduced risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, as well as increased longevity, by regulating the size of lipoprotein cholesterol particles . . .It's Not Just Lipoprotein Density - Particle Size is Important (2)December 4, 2003A pilot study of intravenous injections of a modified lipoprotein complex that resembles HDL has produced a rapid reduction in coronary artery atheroma.

Longevity is partly inherited. A new study, summarized here, has shown that a gene variant may be responsible for a reduced risk of hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, as well as increased longevity, by regulating the size of lipoprotein cholesterol particles . . .It's Not Just Lipoprotein Density - Particle Size is Important (2)December 4, 2003A pilot study of intravenous injections of a modified lipoprotein complex that resembles HDL has produced a rapid reduction in coronary artery atheroma. This may be due to larger-than-normal HDL particles in the complex . . .

Source: http://www.healthandage.com/PHome/gm=2



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