Environmental toxins, such as air pollution, heavy metals, pesticides, and chemicals found in plastics, have been found to contribute to telomere shortening. These toxins generate oxidative stress, which can damage telomeres and lead to their shortening. In addition, some toxins can directly affect the activity of telomerase, leading to a decrease in telomere length.
Several studies have found a link betw....
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