The sugar you ate as a baby may be affecting your health now, study finds
Summary
A new study found that the sugar people ate as babies may be linked to changes in their telomeres, which are parts of cells that affect aging. The difference in telomere length could relate to living about two years longer.Key Facts
- Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that affect how cells age.
- Researchers studied how sugar intake in infancy might change telomere length later in life.
- Longer telomeres are generally linked to longer life expectancy.
- The study estimated that differences in telomere length due to early sugar consumption could add about two years to lifespan.
- The research suggests early diet might influence long-term health through genetic processes.
- The study looked at patterns over time rather than immediate effects.
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