Telomere Testing:

A telomere test is a blood test that measures the length of telomeres, the protective structures located at the tips of chromosomes. Chromosomes are structures within cells that contain a person’s genes. Most chromosomes have telomeres that normally shorten as a person gets older. By analyzing telomere length, individuals may gain insights into their health, lifespan and susceptibility to diseases. This information enables the person to make lifestyle adjustments that can lead to better health and a longer life.

Telomeres are known to respond well to a healthy lifestyle. A person who maintains a good diet, exercises regularly and is free from constant heavy stress, is less likely to endure accelerated telomere shortening. This can result in a young biological age, regardless of the chronological age.

Epigenetic changes based on lifestyle modification: The primary benefit of a telomere test may be the information it provides about a person’s biological age. The test is intended to reveal a person’s biological age, which is the age a person shares with most people of similar physiology. Biological age measures changes in the physical structures of the body (such as organs and bones), sensory perception, and motor skills, whereas chronological age measures the number of years since birth. A person’s chronological age and biological age aren’t always the same. By having a younger biological age , a person may be able to live a longer healthier life.