Diet and Leukocyte Telomere Length in a Population with Extended Longevity: The Costa Rican Longevity and Healthy Aging Study (CRELES)

Elderly Costa Ricans have lower mortality rates compared to their counterparts from developed countries. Reasons for this survival advantage are not completely known. In the present study, we aimed to identify dietary factors associated with leukocyte telomere length (LTL), a marker of biologic agin...

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Main Authors: Edward A. Ruiz-Narváez, Ana Baylin, Jorge Azofeifa, Alejandro Leal, Luis Rosero-Bixby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2585