Moles – the key to longevity
English scientists have disproved the notion that having many moles is dangerous to human health. On the contrary, it turns out that moles foretell longevity and good health.
A study on this topic was conducted by experts from King’s College London. According to their data, people with more than 100 moles on their bodies age more slowly and look, on average, seven years younger than their actual age. Additionally, they have stronger bones that protect them from osteoporosis. Moles also contribute to well-developed muscles, healthy eyes, and a healthy heart.
And although the scientists do not deny that moles can increase the risk of skin cancer, they believe the health benefits outweigh the harm, they note.
“Until recently, everyone ignored moles. However, we know of people with many moles who, at 60, look several years younger. It is known that moles are the result of rapidly dividing cells that produce a dark pigment, especially in childhood. They often disappear in middle age, but in some people moles continue to multiply,” commented geneticist Tim Spector on the discovery.
During the study, 1,200 female twins aged 18 to 79 were examined. It turned out that those with more than a hundred moles were half as likely to develop osteoporosis and looked significantly younger.
This is explained by the fact that people with many moles produce white blood cells with extremely long telomeres (parts of DNA that allow it to replicate, preventing degeneration). The longer the telomeres, the slower a person ages.
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