Other promising but only partially proven methods include reducing biological toxins (including oxygen-free radicals) through the use of antioxidants, certain minerals, and new-age drugs. Other methods include repairing damaged cells through superactive repair enzymes.
Another interesting theory involves the telomeres of chromosomes. Telomeres are the "ends" of the chromosomes. Each time a cell replicates, the telomeres shorten slightly. This process continues until the telomeres are reduced to nothing, resulting in a finite number of multiplications. Possibly lengthening the telomeres may create forever-multiplying cells.
It is important to emphasize the necessity of "controlled" growth when speaking in terms of anti-aging. It has long been known that certain cells will grow indefinitely with no inhibitions whatsoever.
Before getting your hopes up, consider that those cells are cancerous. Current anti-aging therapies, if not thoroughly tested, could allow very aggressive forms of cancerous cells to ravage the body if left unchecked.
Life extension has serious implications for humans as a species. We no longer live in fear of predators or common colds. Our enemies now are internal; self-limiting cellular features. In order to live longer, we'll need to reprogram our genes to allow us to do so. I can't say that we'll ever live indefinitely, but we're certainly on the path to longer, healthier lives.
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