Research
Molecular
Higher levels of circulating lignoceric acid are associated with a 16% lower risk of unhealthy aging events.
Practitioners may consider monitoring lignoceric acid levels as a potential marker for healthy aging.
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In analogous comparisons, levels of lignoceric acid were similarly associated with 16% lower risk of an unhealthy event (HR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.73-0.95; P for trend = .001).
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The study is a cohort study with a significant sample size and follow-up period.
Source
Assessment of Plasma Phospholipid Very-Long-Chain Saturated Fatty Acid Levels and Healthy Aging
Lee Bockus et al. · JAMA Network Open · 2021
DOI 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.20616
cohort · n=2680Cited 24×
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