aus_ben93 OP t1_iugltc2 wrote
Reply to comment by GrumpyOldLadyTech in eli5 - If our cells only turn a certain amount of times before we die. Does causing micro damage from resistance training shorten our lifespan? by aus_ben93
This is a fantastic response! Thank you so much for keeping us basic.
GrumpyOldLadyTech t1_iugn960 wrote
I do my best! Just make sure you're not tinkering too much with your molecules, and you should be fine. Things like smoking, drinking, unnecessary hormones or supplements beyond reasonable amounts (ask your doctor if you're unsure), chronic inflammation and poor diet can really do a number on a molecular level - so drink water, eat fresh balanced nutrition from varied sources, get plenty of fiber (you wanna keep your gut flora happy if you want everything else to be happy!) and stay low on inflammation-inducing foods, and your DNA will thank you.
Oh, side note! Pay attention to your stress levels. I'm not talking physical workout stress, I mean brain and trauma type stress. High chronic levels of cortisol can really do a number on your telomeres!
aus_ben93 OP t1_iugpbw3 wrote
You seem to really know your stuff! Thank you so much 🙂
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