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This Protein Could Signal Early Death

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Troponin is a protein responsible for helping to regulate contractions in skeletal and heart muscle. After comparing blood levels and age, data revealed a slight raise in all age groups increased the risk of early death, and those who were 18 to 29 years old had a tenfold higher potential risk

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