Telomere length is considered an indicator of biological aging. Shorter telomeres are associated with age related diseases while longer telomeres are generally linked to better health outcomes.
Telomere Testing
Biological Age vs Actual Age
Did you know that your biological age can differ significantly from your chronological age? While chronological age reflects the number of years you have lived, biological age relates to the internal processes occurring within your body and the rate at which your cells are aging. For example, actor Will Smith is 52 years old, but his biological age is reported to be in fact 35!
Telomere testing offers insight into your internal age, helping to align your biological age with your chronological age. This testing can provide information that may enable you to adopt lifestyle changes aimed at promoting healthier aging, potentially leading to a feeling of being biologically younger, even by decades.
Chronological age refers to the number of years a person has lived, while biological age indicates the condition and age of the body’s cells. It’s possible for these two ages to be out of sync without your awareness. This is where telomere testing can be beneficial, providing insight into your biological age and helping you understand the aging processes in your body.
“Unlock Longevity and Turn Back Time: Understanding Telomeres and Ageing”
What Are Telomeres?
Telomeres are the short caps at the end of chromosomes containing repetitive nucleotide sequences and chromosomes are strands of DNA. Telomeres get shorter you age so telomere length is the main biomarker of ageing. Young people have telomeres around 8000-10,000 long and telomeres shorten with each cell division as you age. Cells then stop dividing or die are become senescent cells which can continue to release chemicals and cause inflammation in the body.
This test is important for assessing overall aging, organ-specific aging, and disease risk. Telomere testing provides valuable insights that contribute to personalised and precise medical care.
What is involved in the testing?
Initially your demographic data is taken including age, height, weight, activity levels and stress levels
The Telotest which is a simple blood test will reveal your telomere length, your real age and your estimated biological age. The test will take around 2-3 weeks to return.
From here I will form a detailed, personalised and targeted therapeutic plan to better improve your biological age using a combination nutrition and lifestyle advice, therapeutic supplementation via IV drips, IV NAD+, ozone therapy, red light therapy, intravenous low light therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Telomere testing primarily provides insights into telomere length and does not directly assess genetic predispositions.
To achieve a more comprehensive analysis of genetic risks, I recommend considering genetic methylation testing. When combined with telomere testing, these two approaches provide an in-depth understanding of your body’s biological processes. This information can be useful for developing a detailed therapeutic plan tailored to your specific health needs.
Telomere length can be measured through various laboratory techniques, often using a blood sample or other tissue samples. The results indicate the average length of telomeres in the sampled cells.
Telomere testing is generally considered safe, as it typically involves a simple blood draw or other non-invasive methods.
At My London Skin Clinic, we prioritise open communication with our patients. I conduct a thorough assessment of the test beforehand, taking the time to discuss your ideas and concerns. After the testing, I provide a detailed analysis of the results, ensuring that you have an expert in the field available to guide you throughout the process. My goal is to help you understand the results and collaboratively develop an effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.