Belarus Creates 'Genetic Passport' for Centenarians
In a pioneering study, Belarus has developed a 'genetic passport' for centenarians. This innovative project, spearheaded by Natalia Klimova, scrutinized over 600 elderly individuals, including 200 over 90 years old, to pinpoint genes and lifestyle factors that foster longevity and disease resistance.
The genetic passport harmonizes knowledge of genes, pharmacogenetics, nutrigenetics, and the gut microbiome. It can foretell disease risk and chart personalized prevention strategies, potentially elongating lifespan by 10-20 years.
A pivotal discovery was the prevalence of a dominant bacterium called 'Akkermansia' in some centenarians. This microbe curbs the risk of inflammatory bowel disease. The study parsed both genome composition and gut microbiome to fathom their impact on longevity.
To amplify life and mitigate disease risk, the passport advocates probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary tweaks. These interventions can fortify gut health and overall well-being.
The Belarusian centenarian genetic passport project sheds light on healthy ageing. By deciphering and harnessing genetic markers tied to longevity, disease resistance, and metabolic traits, individuals can adopt tailored strategies to sustain quality of life and extend healthy years. More research is required to validate and broaden these insights.
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