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Hi Lani.
I have been losing sleep over telomerase activity for many months now. I am concerned about the effects of alpha-lipoic acid on telomeres. Alpha-lipoic acid is fast becoming known as a substance that might be a fountain of youth of sorts, for cells, as it can prevent the normal shortening of the telomeres with each successive cell division. This has the potential, at some level, to make them immortal.
There is research that alpha-lipoic acid can promote apoptosis in malignant cells, but I can't help but wonder what the true effect might be if it is helping to sustain telomere length. Let me know what your thoughts are on this, as I have been giving Mom alpha-lipoic acid for some time now, and would hate to find out later that I am doing anything to aid tumor cell survival. Thanks.
Tom
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