PHYSIOLOGICAL-BASIS FOR LONG-LIFE SPAN

A collection of clinical data is reported on nonagenarians in comparis on to an 'average' population of younger age. The results of these cli nical data indicated that a vital physiological basis for long life sp an probably existed. The basis include a better micro-blood-flow state , a better cardiac, immune (nature killer cell activity), adrenocortic al, hepatic and renal function, and a higher level of high density lip oprotein cholesterol. It is suggested that the method, including Chine se traditional medicine, to improve the micro-blood-flow, nature kille r cell activity, high density lipoprotein cholesterol and vital organ function may be beneficial for life preservation and aging retarding. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.