Doctor says they can now theorize that if you have an inflammatory process such as inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis, you are likely to develop symptoms of premature aging.
Released February 5, 2010
TUCSON, Ariz. - Children and young adults with inflammatory bowel disorders such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis often develop premature-aging diseases like osteopenia or osteoporosis. Now, a study completed by the Steele Children's Research Center and recently published in Gastroenterology reveals a correlation between inflammation and the down-regulation of the Klotho gene, which plays a vital role in aging.
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