Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger
Can Blood Transfusions Slow Aging?
May 9, 2024
Exploring the potential of young blood transfusions to slow aging, including experiments with old and young animals. The rejuvenating factors in youth's blood show promise for revitalizing muscles and organs. Ethical discussions arise around the idea of extending life through young blood transfusions.
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- Young blood transfusions can rejuvenate old muscles and tissues, reversing aging effects.
- Diluting old blood by replacing it with water can have rejuvenation effects similar to blood transfusions.
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Rejuvenating Effects of Blood Transfusions on Aging
Research has shown that rejuvenating blood transfusions can have remarkable effects on aging. Experiments involving grafting muscles between old and young rats revealed that old muscles in young rats regained strength and regeneration abilities, while young muscles in old rats lost renewal capacity. Culturing old muscle stem cells in the blood of young animals had a rejuvenating effect, indicating the presence of vitalizing factors in youth. The circulation of bloodborne factors from young animals into old ones resulted in rejuvenation of age tissues in various organs, including the brain, heart, and muscles.
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