Know The Age Of The Peak Of Humans When Experiencing Aging

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JAKARTA - Researchers have revealed findings of the peak age of human aging. It is stated that the peak of human aging occurs twice, namely at the age of 44 years and age of 60 years.

This was revealed through the results of research by scientists at Standford University United States and Nanyang Technological University Singapore. The results of the study were obtained by testing 108 participants over the years to observe the peak of their aging.

Quoted from The Guardian, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, one of the most observed things from research participants was molecules in the body such as RNA, protein, and microbiome. The participants were between 25 and 75 years old, for two years, with samples collected in the form of feces, blood, skin, and mouth swabs and nose drawn every 3-6 months.

Research results show that human aging does not occur gradually and linearly. In contrast, aging with most human molecules shows rapid and nonlinear changes in the ages of 44 and 60.

"We don't age slowly. People often experience muscle injuries and see a buildup of fat occurring in their 40s (related to lipid metabolism), and sarkopenia (loss muscle) occurs in people in their 60s," said Michael Snyder, chairman of the Stanford Department of Genetics.

At the time of age, the body undergoes changes in the protein that brings together the tissue, which allows it to help explain skin, muscle, and cardiovascular changes. The risk of disease will also increase as the peak of aging in humans occurs, especially after the age of 60 years.

With the results of this study, researchers hope to increase awareness of the health and well-being management of the population entering their 40s, especially those who are already in their 60s. It is also recommended that people who have entered the age peak of aging pay attention to the intake of combohydrates and drink a lot of water to help the function of the kidneys and other organs of the body.

"Take care of yourself more carefully at certain points of time in your life," concluded the researcher.