Long-term and regular physical exercises have an anti-aging effect at the cellular level, German scientists believe.

Researchers focused on telomeres (end sections of the chromosome, sometimes rich in heterochromatin, playing a role in maintaining the integrity of the chromosome), which allow you to store DNA in cells.

Experts have found that reducing the length of the DNA chain is slower in the cells of athletes who have long been involved in sports.

The telomer is a relatively short region of DNA that is located at the end of the chromosome. With each cell division, its telomeres contract, and the cell becomes more vulnerable and susceptible to death.

According to the researchers, such results indicate a key moment of anti-aging effect from regular exercise for a long period. The study was published in the journal Circulation.

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