Premature or pathological aging: longevity

The main objective of this literature review was to summarize and characterize the main factors and events that may negatively influence quality of life and human longevity. The factors that act on premature aging processes are essentially the same as those of natural or healthy aging, but in a more...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Sgarbieri, Valdemiro Carlos, Pacheco, Maria Teresa Bertoldo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:Brasil
Institución:Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos (ITAL)
Repositorio:Repositório do Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:http://repositorio.ital.sp.gov.br:123456789/260
Acceso en línea:http://repositorio.ital.sp.gov.br/jspui/handle/123456789/260
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Human longevity
Metabolic changes
Aging
Life quality
Diet
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Sumario:The main objective of this literature review was to summarize and characterize the main factors and events that may negatively influence quality of life and human longevity. The factors that act on premature aging processes are essentially the same as those of natural or healthy aging, but in a more intense and uncontrolled manner. Such factors are: 1) genetic (genome); 2) metabolic (metabolome); 3) environmental (life conditions and style, including diet). Factors 1 and 2 are more difficult to control by individuals; once depending on socioeconomic, cultural and educational conditions. Differently of environmental factors that may be totally controlled by individuals. Unfamiliarity with these factors leads to chronic and/or degenerative diseases that compromise quality of life and longevity.