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A recent Swedish study investigated whether routine blood tests could predict the likelihood of individuals living to the age of 100. Researchers analyzed data from participants who were followed in national registers for a period of up to 35 years. The study specifically examined common biomarkers, including glucose, cholesterol, and measures of kidney and liver function.

The research was conducted using the AMORIS cohort, which included 44,636 individuals who had undergone blood testing between 1985 and 1996. From this large group, 1,224 people ultimately became centenarians. The study’s findings are considered robust, as half of the participants were tracked for more than a decade.

A key discovery was the relationship between cholesterol levels and longevity. The study found that having low cholesterol was actually associated with a reduced chance of becoming a centenarian. Conversely, having high cholesterol neither increased nor decreased the probability of reaching age 100.

The research also identified other biomarkers linked to lower odds of exceptional longevity. Extremely high levels of glucose and uric acid were significant predictors. Furthermore, several markers related to liver and kidney function showed a similar negative association when found at very high levels.

The overarching conclusion from the data is that balance is crucial for longevity. Extreme values, whether they are very high or very low across multiple blood markers, generally signaled a reduced likelihood of living to 100.

The most favorable outcomes were associated with moderate, balanced ranges in the measured biomarkers. This suggests that physiological stability is a key component of exceptional lifespan.

Ultimately, the study implies that routine blood tests taken decades earlier can reveal patterns that are predictive of reaching extreme old age, with moderation being the most consistent indicator of a long life.