Meta-Analysis of Telomere Length Changes with Korean Medicine Anti-Aging Treatment
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
Original authors · Lee JA, Shin YC, Jang SB, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2023-03978
Summary
A meta-analysis evaluating the effects of Korean medicine anti-aging treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) on telomere length. Analysis of 11 studies showed telomere length reduction was significantly suppressed in the Korean medicine treatment group.
Key figures
Telomere length preservation rate
15%
Total participants
780 patients
Conclusion
Korean medicine anti-aging treatment shows positive effects on maintaining telomere length, a cellular aging indicator.
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