Aging is a biological phenomenon that affects all humans and results in a functional decline of physiological systems as well as an increased risk of chronic illnesses as one gets older. Exposure to pollutants is an inevitable part of our life. Every day our body is exposed to different kinds of pollutants and hazardous chemicals. The premature aging rate is getting higher and is an usual phenomenon among the youth between 28 and 40 years of age.
Exposure to pollutants damages our DNA and tissues and may speed up aging of the entire body. Man-made pollutants and natural pollutants that have emerged due to human activities are the major contributors to premature aging. The most common agents are UV rays, ozone, cigarette smoke, industrial chemicals and other hazards. Exposure to such agents can lead to free-radical production in our bodies, which in turn damage our genetic constituents and cell protein. A group of researchers from West Virginia....
