Biological Age

General Health & Wellness

Forget your birthday—discover your body’s cellular age.

Your biological age indicates how your body’s cells have aged over your lifetime. It’s different from your actual age because your body can age more slowly or more quickly—this is called your “rate of aging.” We calculate Biological Age by analyzing 9 key biomarkers from your blood panel lab test. Each biomarker measures factors like metabolism, inflammation, and organ function to show what’s within normal ranges and what may need improvement.

Younger Biological Age Example:
This means that your body is aging more slowly than what is typical for your age.

Reasons for aging slower:

Regular exercise
Engaging in consistent aerobic and strength training, improving cardiovascular health and muscle function.
Balanced diet
Eating a nutrient-rich diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins helps reduce inflammation and support overall health.
Good sleep quality
Consistently getting 7-9 hours of high-quality sleep can support cellular repair, and hormone regulation, slowing down aging at the cellular level.
Low inflammation
Eating a balanced diet and staying active, like walking or strength training, helps reduce inflammation and supports overall health.
Healthy stress management
Practicing mindfulness, meditation, or other techniques to regulate cortisol levels can prevent stress-related aging.

Older Biological Age Example:
This means your body is aging more rapidly than what’s typical for your actual age. It might sound obvious, but aging is the leading risk factor for disease.

Reasons for aging quicker:

Sedentary lifestyle
Lack of exercise leads to reduced cardiovascular health, muscle loss, and slower metabolism.
Unhealthy diet
High intake of processed foods, trans fats, excessive sugar, and low nutrient density increases inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
Lack of quality sleep
Not getting enough quality sleep or having an irregular sleep schedule can disrupt hormones and slow down cellular repair, leading to increase of aging at a cellular level.
Chronic inflammation
A diet high in processed foods, lack of exercise, poor sleep, and high stress can increase inflammation, speeding up aging at the cellular level.
High stress
Unmanaged chronic stress leads to sustained high cortisol, which weakens the immune system, increases inflammation, and accelerates cellular damage and aging

Habits Linked to Slower Aging — What to Do:

Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods
Focus on protein, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.
Stay active every day
Include strength training, walking, and cardio to support heart and muscle health.
Prioritize sleep and recovery
Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night to support cellular repair.
Manage stress effectively
Use tools like nature time, meditation, and deep breathing to regulate cortisol.
Limit processed foods and added sugar
These contribute to inflammation and cellular aging.

Habits Linked to Faster Aging — What to Avoid:

Processed sugars & sugary drinks
Spike insulin and accelerate cellular aging.
Trans fats & processed oils
Increase inflammation and are often found in fast food.
Excess alcohol
Damages the liver and accelerates skin aging.
Highly processed foods
Strip away nutrients and increase oxidative stress.
Artificial sweeteners
May disrupt gut bacteria and slow metabolism.
Too much sitting
Impairs circulation and raises disease risk.
Lack of muscle use
Slows metabolism and increases fat storage.
Inconsistent sleep
Disrupts hormone balance and recovery.
Ongoing stress
Raises cortisol, contributing to inflammation and weight gain.
Smoking & vaping
Cause oxidative damage and harm lung function.
Overworking with no rest
Leads to burnout and speeds up cellular aging