How the Biological Age Calculation Works
Biological age represents the real aging state of our body, which can differ from the chronological age on our ID. A 50-year-old with a healthy and active lifestyle can have organs and tissues comparable to those of a 42-year-old, and vice versa.
Factors That Influence Biological Age
Our test analyzes 9 factors scientifically associated with the rate of aging:
- Smoking: the single most impactful factor. Smokers show accelerated aging of cells, skin, and organs.
- Physical activity: regular exercise slows cellular aging. The WHO recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.
- Diet: a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and antioxidants protects against oxidative damage linked to aging.
- Sleep: sleeping 7-8 hours allows the body to regenerate. Chronic sleep deprivation increases cardiovascular risk.
- Stress: chronic stress accelerates telomere shortening, the "protective caps" on chromosomes linked to longevity.
- BMI: body weight influences the risk of chronic diseases and metabolic health.
- Alcohol: heavy consumption damages the liver, brain, and cardiovascular system.
- Chronic diseases: conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases accelerate systemic aging.
How to Interpret the Result
If your biological age is lower than your chronological age, your lifestyle is slowing aging. If it is higher, there is room for improvement: the test's personalized recommendations indicate where to intervene.
Can You Actually Get Younger?
Science demonstrates that lifestyle changes can effectively reduce biological age. A study published in Aging in 2021 showed that an 8-week program of diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management can reduce epigenetic age by about 3 years.