NEW study reveals the critical window of aging: The age at which physical decline begins in adults
A study has revealed the age at which physical decline begins in humans. Here's the in-depth look.
Scientists have long studied the human body to understand better how it performs under maximum effort. Now, a recent study sheds light on when physical decline and aging actually begin—not as a sudden shift, but as a gradual process that starts at a specific age.
Researchers analyzed 516 tissue samples from 76 individuals, aged 14 to 68. They examined 13 tissue types across seven physiological systems, including cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and immune systems, as well as skin and blood. The goal was to learn more about the human body by examining proteins.
How aging accelerates as we get older
By studying all the organs, the data clearly show that the critical point occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. During this period, differentially expressed proteins spike, although the magnitude of the change varies from person to person.
Cardiovascular diseases, fatty liver, tissue fibrosis, and liver tumors are among the most common conditions. These tend to become more frequent around age 50, which is why regular medical checkups are strongly recommended to detect any anomalies early.
The advice is straightforward: stay active, maintain a varied diet, get quality sleep, and manage stress to help prevent these age-related changes.
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