Blood Testing

Speed of Aging

The Speed of Aging biomarker is a key measure of how quickly the body is aging at a cellular level, providing insights into long-term vitality and metabolic health. Tracking this biomarker allows individuals to optimise their energy, metabolism, and overall wellbeing by identifying lifestyle factors that accelerate or slow aging. In Australia, it’s a crucial metric for understanding how daily habits, stress, and nutrition impact longevity and performance. Regular testing helps individuals gain control over their aging process, offering valuable insights into how to enhance their quality of life and maintain peak performance as they age.

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What is Speed of Aging?

Speed of Aging measures the rate at which the body's cells and systems show signs of aging, helping track how environmental and lifestyle factors impact overall vitality.

Why does it matter for long-term health and wellbeing?

Tracking the Speed of Aging allows individuals to monitor their progress in maintaining youthful energy, metabolism, and general wellbeing, enabling proactive lifestyle adjustments.

What's an optimal level of Speed of Aging?

Optimal levels are personalised, with ranges based on age, genetic factors, and lifestyle. A lower speed indicates slower aging and better health. Regular testing provides valuable benchmarks for maintaining optimal levels.

What influences Speed of Aging levels?

Factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and environmental exposures significantly influence the speed at which aging occurs in the body.

What does it mean if Speed of Aging is outside the optimal range?

If the Speed of Aging is outside the optimal range, it suggests potential areas for lifestyle improvement to slow aging and improve long-term health outcomes.

How can I support healthy Speed of Aging levels?

Supporting healthy Speed of Aging levels involves a balanced diet, regular physical activity, stress management, sufficient sleep, and avoiding environmental toxins.

References:

  1. Silventoinen, K., Sammalisto, S., Perola, M., et al. (2003). Heritability of adult body height: a comparative study of twin cohorts in eight countries. Twin Research, 6(5), 399-408.
  2. Perkins, J.M., Subramanian, S.V., Davey Smith, G., & Özaltin, E. (2016). Adult height, nutrition, and population health. Nutrition Reviews, 74(3), 149-165.
  3. Silventoinen, K., Kaprio, J., Lahelma, E., et al. (2016). Genetic and environmental influences on height from infancy to early adulthood: An individual-based pooled analysis of 45 twin cohorts. Scientific Reports, 6, 28496.
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A reflection of how your body is aging at the cellular level, linked to age risks and longevity.
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
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Metabolic health

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Vitamins & minerals

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Muscle strength

Assesses biomarkers related to muscle performance, function, and recovery.
Biological Age
1 marker

Biological age

A reflection of how your body is aging at the cellular level, linked to age risks and longevity.
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
Haemoglobin
Haematocrit
Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH)
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Platelet Count
8 markers

Blood health

Key blood indicators like hemoglobin, inflammation, and oxygen transport for overall health.
Cholesterol Ratio
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Non-HDL Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol
Triglycerides
6 markers

Heart health

Assesses cardiovascular health through cholesterol, lipids, and heart-related risk markers.
Cortisol
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S)
Free Thyroxine (T4)
Free Triiodothyronine (T3)
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
5 markers

Hormone balance

Evaluates hormone levels that impact energy, sleep, mood, and metabolism.
White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
Neutrophils
Lymphocytes
Monocytes
Eosinophils
Basophils
6 markers

Immune system

Measures immune activity and inflammatory responses to assess body defenses.
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
1 marker

Inflammation status

Tracks signs of chronic or acute inflammation that may affect long-term disease risk.
Bicarbonate
Chloride
Creatinine
Potassium
Sodium
Urea
Uric acid
Anion Gap
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (EGFR)
9 markers

Kidney function

Assesses kidney health through creatinine and other markers of blood filtration.
Alanine Aminotransferase
Albumin
Alkaline Phosphatase
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
Bilirubin
Gamma-glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Globulin
Total Protein
8 markers

Liver health

Measures liver enzymes and proteins responsible for detoxification and metabolic health.
Fasting Glucose
Fasting Insulin
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) IFCC mmol/m
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) NGSP/DCCT %
HOMA-IR score
5 markers

Metabolic health

Evaluates energy processing with glucose, HbA1c, insulin, and related biomarkers.
Magnesium
1 marker

Vitamins & minerals

Analyzes essential nutrients that support immunity, energy, and overall wellbeing.
Creatine Kinase
1 marker

Muscle strength

Assesses biomarkers related to muscle performance, function, and recovery.
Biological Age
1 marker

Biological age

A reflection of how your body is aging at the cellular level, linked to age risks and longevity.
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