Alcohol intoxication accelerates aging: Assessment of biomarkers of healthy aging in alcohol consumers

Individuals over the age of 65 currently represent a substantial percentage of the population, and their numbers are predicted to increase in the future. Older individuals have an elevated systemic basal inflammatory state referred to as “inflamm-aging,” which has been implicated in the greater prevalence of chronic diseases associated with aging. Inflamm-aging may also contribute to increased mortality after acute illness, namely infection, among older people. The immune system of older people is impaired; yet, the exact mechan ism(s) by which this occurs remain poorly understood, making specific clinical interventions difficult.

Source: Alcohol - March 1, 2017 Category: Addiction Authors: L.A. Boule, J. Gaydos, E.L. Burnham, E.J. Kovacs Source Type: research