Scientists explained that all the processes of the body, which are absolutely normal for a young man, in older age violate homeostasis.

Specialists from Lancaster University and University College London conducted a study on roundworms. Scientists have found out, that actually they grow old not because of that the organism wears out.

The reason for this is the work of unfavorable genes. Scientists believe that this is possible in humans.

Experiments on roundworms have shown that genes that metabolize cell components play an important role in the body. That's just this process and causes severe illness in a more mature age. People really have a situation similar to these subjects, scientists say..

For example, in the body of a woman, in order to form breast milk, calcium is washed out of bones.

This can have negative consequences after menopause in the form of osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and other diseases.

Interestingly, scientists from Britain have developed a special drug that can slow the aging process in mitochondria. A feature of the new agent is that it helps to deliver hydrogen sulphide in the mitochondria.

Due to this, the cells get the energy they need and the aging slows down.

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