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Things You Didn’t Know About Longevity:
What is more important than DNA for a longer life?

For decades, unhealthy aging and chronic diseases were attributed to DNA degradation. Recent studies show that chronic inflammation is the direct cause of most life-threatening illnesses.

Telomeres are clusters of DNA at the ends of our chromosomes, to protect them from harm. As telomeres shorten, they leave chromosomes vulnerable. This was thought to be the prime reason for unhealthy/advanced aging and early mortality.
While telomere length still contributes to the integrity of chromosomes, their shortening is not the root cause.

More recent studies all conclude that chronic inflammation is the cause of more than half of all life-threatening diseases.

While acute inflammation is a healthy response to infection, chronic inflammation is caused when the body sends out protective cells to attack otherwise healthy systems. The most common causes are autoimmune disorders, exposure to toxins, untreated acute inflammation, and importantly, lifestyle factors.

Dietary ingredients such as sugar and gluten are allergens that cause inflammation. Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, chronic stress and lack of exercise are all habits and conditions that lead to chronic inflammation.

Many of these conditions can be avoided through lifestyle changes, and even autoimmune disorders can be managed by avoiding aggravating factors.

Concerned about chronic inflammation affecting your longevity? Partner with a doctor who understands the holistic interconnectedness of the body’s metabolic systems and can check your levels and recommend natural treatments that can relieve and prevent further inflammation.