The relationship between peripheral blood mononuclear cells telomere length and diet - unexpected effect of red meat

摘要

BackgroundRepeated nucleotide sequences combined with proteins called telomeres cover chromosome ends and dictate cells lifespan. Many factors can modify telomere length, among them are: nutrition and smoking habits, physical activities and socioeconomic status measured by education level.The aim of the study was to determine the influence of above mentioned factors on peripheral blood mononuclear cells telomere length.