The Claim

Elevated plasma lipoprotein(a) levels are compatible with longevity in French centenarians, suggesting that high Lp(a) does not necessarily prevent extreme old age despite its known association with increased cardiovascular disease risk in younger populations.

Source: Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and small apo(a) isoforms are compatible with longevity: evidence from a large population of French centenarians.

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Even though high levels of a certain blood fat called Lp(a) are linked to heart problems in younger people, this study found that very old French people (over 100 years old) can have high Lp(a) and still live long lives.

See the scientific wording

High plasma lipoprotein(a) levels are compatible with longevity in French centenarians, indicating that elevated Lp(a) does not necessarily prevent extreme old age despite its known association with cardiovascular disease risk in younger populations.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and small apo(a) isoforms are compatible with longevity: evidence from a large population of French centenarians.

    The study looked at older people in France with high levels of a certain fat in their blood and found that it didn't stop them from living very long lives, which matches the claim.

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