When there’s too much phosphate in the fluid around certain cells in the body, those cells start showing signs of aging faster—like they’re getting old and worn out. This has been seen in lab tests and animal studies.

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Phosphate and Cellular Senescence.

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2022

This study shows that too much phosphate in the body can make cells age faster, which is exactly what the claim says. It’s like phosphate is a signal that tells cells to stop working properly and start acting old.

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Phosphate and Cellular Senescence.

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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-91623-7_7

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