62: Biological Age Test Review: Epigenetics Explained Simply | Hannah Went

The Primal Shift

Did you know that your biological age can tell a different story than your chronological age? From a health perspective, it’s not just about the number of years you’ve lived, but how your body has aged at the DNA level. Understanding your biological age can reveal how lifestyle choices and environmental factors have impacted your long-term health and longevity.

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Went from TruDiagnostic, a company that specializes in biological age testing and epigenetics, helping people gain deeper insights into their epigenome and overall health.

Went breaks down the science of aging, highlighting how lifestyle decisions affect up to 80% of your health outcomes, compared to the 20% dictated by genetics. Whether it’s stress from childhood, diet, or daily habits, these factors influence your body’s biological age and its vulnerability to diseases.

Using my own biological age test as a case study, we explore how it’s possible to age biologically faster than your chronological age, and what can be done to slow this process. Went also delves into epigenetic clocks like the OMICmAge, which assess gene expression to predict disease risks and mortality. Understanding these markers allows you to take a proactive approach to health, making preventative lifestyle adjustments before problems arise.

We also discuss the practical side of biological age testing, including privacy concerns and the importance of regular testing to guide healthier choices.

This episode provides actionable advice on how to take control of your aging process and improve both your lifespan and healthspan. If you want to understand how to better manage your biological age and epigenome, don’t miss this deep dive into the science of aging and longevity.

In this episode:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:04 - Everything I’ve done to slow aging isn’t working?!

00:03:04 - What is biological aging and why does it matter?

00:06:12 - Gene expression and epigenetics explained

00:23:00 - How to measure and slow your biological aging

00:25:22 - How lifestyle impacts your aging process

00:32:23 - My fitness age is over 50 – what does that mean?

00:34:35 - How the immune system influences aging

00:35:44 - Telomeres and their role in aging

00:42:16 - Wrapping up & what’s coming next week!

Learn more:

Test your biological age with TruDiagnostic! Get 12% off your test with the code MICHAELKUMMER at checkout:

https://shop.trudiagnostic.com/discount/MICHAELKUMMER

How Much Do Your Genetics Influence Your Diet?: https://youtube.com/shorts/up0b_xOomVs

The Link Between Skin Aging and Chronic Diseases with Alessandra Zonari: https://youtu.be/AQBl_kdhtyY

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About Hannah Went - Co-Founder at TruDiagnostic

At the helm from the start, molecular biologist Hannah Went serves as TruDiagnostic's Co-Founder. With an extensive academic and professional background in epigenetic research, Went is at the core of both patient and healthcare provider education, resources, and applications of our TruAge biological age test kits. As an epigenetic pioneer and advocate for women in STEM, Went brings fresh insight and the latest industry news in her monthly podcast, 'Everything Epigenetics.'

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[Medical Disclaimer]

The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.

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