How Biological Age Affects Your Lifespan:
Chronological vs. Biological Age
Did you know that your chronological age is not always an accurate predictor of your biological age? In fact, many factors can affect your lifespan, including your lifestyle choices, environment, and even your mindset. In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between chronological age and biological age, and explore how you can take steps to improve your biological age.
What is biological age?
Biological age is the measure of how well your cells are functioning. This number can be affected by a variety of factors, including stress levels, diet, lack of quality intake of supplements, and exposure to toxins. Chronological age, on the other hand, is simply the number of years you have been alive.
One way to think about biological age is in terms of cellular health. Just as you can take steps to improve your physical health, you can also take steps to improve your cellular health. This includes things like eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. You can also support your cellular health with Practitioner-Grade supplements that contain ingredients like resveratrol and CoQ-10. NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) supplement is an excellent way to improve cellular health and biological age. NAD+ is required for life, and levels drop as we get older. It can activate Sirtuins, also known as "guardians of the genome" because of their role in protecting genome stability during stress response.
How to measure biological age
There are a number of ways to measure biological age. One popular method is telomere testing, which looks at the length of your telomeres. Telomeres are the protective caps at the end of your chromosomes, and they play an important role in cellular health. As we age, our telomeres shorten, so measuring their length can give us an indication of biological age.
If you want to know your biological age, there are a few different tests you can take. Functional Medicine doctors often use biological age tests; to help their patients understand how well they are aging.
If your chronological age is significantly higher than your biological age, it's a good sign that you are taking care of yourself and doing things that support your health. On the other hand, if your biological age is much higher than your chronological age, it's a good idea to take steps to improve your cellular health. There are a number of ways to do this, and we will discuss some of them in future blog posts. Stay tuned!
It's never too late to start taking care of your cells, and doing so can help you live a longer, healthier life. So, if you're looking to reverse aging, focus on your biological age. With the right lifestyle choices and Practitioner-Grade supplements, you can improve your cellular health and extend your lifespan.
Conclusion
It's clear that chronological age and biological age are two very different things. Chronological age is simply a measure of time, while biological age is a measure of your cellular health.
So, what does this mean for you? Well, if you want to live a long and healthy life, it's important to focus on keeping your biological age as young as possible. This can be done through lifestyle choices like eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly, but it can also be accomplished by taking Practitioner-Grade supplements that support cellular health.
In short, don't let your chronological age dictate how you live your life. Instead, focus on keeping your biological age young, and you'll enjoy a longer, healthier lifespan.
What are your thoughts on biological age vs chronological age? Do you think one is more important than the other? Let us know in the comments below! Thanks for reading! And be sure to subscribe to our blog for more interesting articles about health and wellness
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Until then, stay healthy and happy!
Dr. Marios Michael
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Please Note: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice nor does it establish a practitioner-patient relationship. If you have any concerns about your health, please consult with a qualified healthcare professional.
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