Biological Age / Telomere Testing

1. Biological Age / Telomere Testing Ageing is an independent risk factor for many different diseases including cancers, ischaemic heart disease and diabetes. Anindividual’s rate of ageing will vary according to:    genetics environment lifestyle With telomere testing we can now access an individual’s biological age and consequently their susceptibility to certain diseases. Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes and as all cells replicate and age, the telomeres get shorter. Cells with short telomeres lose function and die – this is an essential part of the ageing process on a cellular level. The length of telomeres (and the ageing process) can be altered by lifestyle changes such as exercise, stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, changes in nutrition, reducing stress and improving sleep. Telomere testing has the following applications: identify a patient’s biological age monitor the ageing process analyzing biological age alongside other health screening tests to assess current health status Essentially by identifying an individual showing accelerated ageing we can tailor a management programmed to slow or reverse telomere loss and consequently slow down the ageing process and reduce risk of developing age-related disease. Get in Touch Us Here:- Email:- thegpcliniclondon@gmail.com Phone:- 0207 118 1816 Address:- 25 Harley street, London W1G 9QW Website:- www.thegpcliniclondon.com