A closer look
Aging isn't simply a matter of gray hair; it leaves a highly measurable chemical footprint screaming through your veins. Geriatricians have discovered that elevated levels of the inflammatory protein Interleukin-6 act as a biological countdown clock for frailty. Long before an older adult actually falls or loses their physical independence, soaring IL-6 levels secretly signal that their muscle mass and physiological reserves are quietly evaporating.





