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By Dr. Dobri Kiprov
Chief Medical Officer
A recent study explored how a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) could slow down the biological aging process. TPE involves removing a person’s blood plasma and replacing it with a plasma substitute, sometimes combined with immunoglobulins (IVIG). The study showed that this procedure not only helps “reset” the body’s internal systems but also improves markers of aging, including those linked to the immune system, metabolism, and inflammation.
Key findings include:
- People who underwent TPE with IVIG experienced a reduction in their biological age by an average of 2.6 years after just three treatments.
- The treatments improved the body’s immune balance, reducing aging-related inflammation.
- Individuals with poorer health at the start showed the most significant benefits from the therapy.
- The positive changes were observed in various biological systems, from proteins and immune cells to metabolic markers.
While the study highlights the potential for TPE as a rejuvenation therapy, researchers emphasized the need for larger trials to confirm its benefits and explore long-term effects. This exciting research points to a future where aging might be managed through safe, advanced medical interventions like TPE.
