Statins may slow human aging by protecting against telomere shortening: A feature of senescent cells
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 11:00
in Health & Medicine
Not only do statins extend lives by lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risks of cardiovascular disease, but new research suggests that they may extend lifespans as well. Specifically, statins may reduce the rate at which telomeres shorten, a key factor in the natural aging process. This opens the door for using statins, or derivatives of statins, as an anti-aging therapy.