According to research, this substance, present in many everyday products, causes premature aging.
A study conducted by scientists from Nagoya University and published in a scientific journal Natural Cell Biologyshed light on new factor influencing premature aging: aldehyde. This substance, commonly found in everyday products such as alcohol, has been found to cause significant damage to the DNA and proteins of the human body, thereby accelerating the aging process.
Premature aging, a phenomenon that causes the early onset of symptoms associated with old age, can be caused by many factors, including unhealthy lifestyle choices such as drinking alcohol, smoking, sun exposure and pollution. These factors not only affect physical appearance with symptoms such as wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity, but also compromise a person’s internal health, including increased susceptibility to disease and an overall decline in biological function.
A Nagoya University study shows that Aldehyde, through its ability to damage DNA and proteins essential for cellular functioning, plays a critical role in this accelerated aging process.. Research shows that low levels of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, responsible for aldehyde metabolism in the human body, can significantly increase the risk of developing cancer. especially in areas such as the mouth, esophagus and stomach.
The results also show that the effects of aldehyde go beyond the simple external manifestations of aging, affecting fundamental cellular processes that are difficult to reverse and which have serious consequences for long-term health. These include degenerative diseases and genetic syndromes that accelerate aging, such as progeria.
The scientists involved in the study emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent premature aging and its associated complications. They recommend Avoid excessive alcohol consumption as well as smoking and minimize exposure to smoke and pollution.. These measures can not only promote more gradual and healthy aging, but also help minimize the risk of developing diseases associated with premature aging.