Sunday 5 June 2022 12:16 AM How your blood can show if you are lonely trends now
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Loneliness can be reflected in your blood.
Japanese scientists analysed blood samples from 83 people and found specific compounds in those suffering from 'extreme social withdrawal'.
They had high levels of long-chain acylcarnitine – a fat linked to heart problems. Lonely men also had low levels of bilirubin and arginine – which is linked to depression.
The researchers, who published their study in the journal Dialogues In Clinical Neuroscience, say it is 'the first step in uncovering the biological roots of the condition'.
Loneliness can be reflected in your blood. Japanese scientists analysed blood samples from 83 people and found specific compounds in those suffering from 'extreme social withdrawal'. (Posed by model)
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