Did you know that visiting this mountain can speed up the aging process?

Many climbers who have tried to reach this revered mountain peak in the past have failed and failed miserably. He also told that he is showing signs of aging rapidly and his hair and nails are also growing at a fast pace. Read on to find out which mountain we are talking about.

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Located in Tibet at an altitude of 6,638 meters above sea level Mount Kailash Everyone has a dream, right? It is believed that this is the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati reside. However, do you know that no one in the world has ever climbed this peak? Except for a man named Milarepa, who at some point started leading an ascetic life and renounced worldly things, most travelers who tried to reach Mount Kailash reported that the journey was difficult. In fact, on his return, Milarepa warned others against attempting to climb the mountain peak, citing the extreme sanctity of the place. Wondering why the journey to the summit is so difficult? Well, the irregular and severe weather conditions, the possibility of sudden snow storms, the steep slopes and the pyramid-like structure of the mountain – all these factors make it difficult for climbers.

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Given that this place has immense spiritual importance and is worshiped by people of different religions, many people have attempted to climb the peak, but in vain. Interestingly, many people who have attempted to climb the sacred mountain have reported how they experienced speed increases Ageing in the process. People have reported that their nails and hair grew rapidly when they were on expeditions to climb the mountain peak. For example, once a group of Siberian climbers was heading towards Mount Kailash. However, he complained of extreme fatigue and felt that his hair and nails were growing at a faster rate. It was almost as if some mysterious force was preventing them from leaving their adventure and returning. What may be surprising to many of you is that when those climbers returned, they all died just a year later due to old age.

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Although there is no evidence that accelerated aging occurs during a journey to climb Mount Kailash, several factors may explain this phenomenon. Answer: Since it is located at a high altitude, a drop in oxygen levels is seen, which can promote oxidative stress in the cells. This may temporarily damage DNA and cellular components. B: Harsh weather conditions like intense UV radiation, cold temperatures can take a toll on the quality of one’s skin, resulting in signs of aging.

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