Old People Can Have High Lipoprotein(a) and Still Live Long
Elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and small apo(a) isoforms are compatible with longevity: evidence from a large population of French centenarians.
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Surprising Findings
High lipoprotein(a) levels are compatible with longevity in centenarians.
This contradicts the established association between high lipoprotein(a) and increased cardiovascular disease risk in general populations.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High lipoprotein(a) levels are compatible with longevity in centenarians.
This contradicts the established association between high lipoprotein(a) and increased cardiovascular disease risk in general populations.
Publication
Journal
Atherosclerosis
Year
1998
Authors
J. Thillet, C. Doucet, J. Chapman, B. Herbeth, D. Cohen, L. Faure-Delanef
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Claims (3)
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.
A certain genetic trait that usually raises heart disease risk doesn't seem to shorten life in very old French people, showing it might not always be bad for living a long life.
In people who live to be 100 or older, both inherited traits and lifestyle factors seem to affect their lipoprotein(a) levels, showing that more than just genetics plays a role in these levels for long-lived individuals.