Can shedding pounds slow aging at the cellular level?
NCT ID NCT05903521
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery can lengthen telomeres, which are caps on our DNA that shorten as we age. Researchers compared telomere length in people with severe obesity before and after surgery. The goal was to see if rapid weight loss might reverse some signs of biological aging.
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Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Florida, 33331, United States
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