Ageing
Simple Ways To Slow Down The Ageing Process
A Duke University study in the US demonstrates how cells ration iron, first making sure that the most essential cell functions get their share, and then depriving certain genes of iron if the iron supply is insufficient.
In this article we'll look at another cell function that impacts the ageing process.
Mitochondria are cell organelles (literally; organs of the cell) that serve as power plants, processing nutrients and oxygen that feed the cells. But toxins and diseases weaken mitochondria, often reducing cellular efficiency, as we grow older. The results range from the typical signs of ageing to chronic and debilitating illnesses.
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