Micronutrient intake and telomere length: findings from the UK Biobank.

Marianna Spinou, Androniki Naska, Christopher P Nelson, Veryan Codd, Nilesh J Samani, Vasiliki Bountziouka

Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece. · pubmed

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Abstract

To investigate whether micronutrient intake from food as well as the regular uptake of specific vitamins and/or minerals are associated with leucocyte telomere length (LTL).

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Research summary

The study investigates the association between micronutrient intake and leucocyte telomere length, which is relevant to the biological mechanisms of aging. However, while it contributes to understanding how diet may influence telomere length, the findings are likely to be incremental rather than transformative for the field of longevity research.

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