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Telomere Optimization Longevity

Meaning

Telomere Optimization Longevity is a conceptual and clinical goal focused on preserving the length and structural integrity of telomeres—the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes—as a strategy to slow cellular aging and promote healthspan. Telomere shortening is a primary marker of cellular senescence; therefore, optimization involves lifestyle, nutritional, and potentially pharmacological interventions designed to minimize the rate of attrition or enhance the activity of the telomere-lengthening enzyme, telomerase. This is a core pillar of molecular longevity science.