Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of epigenetics with Hannah Went, co-founder of True Diagnostics. Hannah shares her journey from the world of peptides to pioneering epigenetic testing. We explore how these tests, developed in collaboration with prestigious institutions like Harvard, can reveal your true biological age, offering insights into how your environment and lifestyle impact your genetic expression.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Introduction to Epigenetics: What epigenetics is and how it affects your genes' configuration (which ones are turned on or off).
• True Diagnostics: The founding and mission of True Diagnostics, and their cutting-edge epigenetic testing.
• Chronological Age vs. Biological Age: Understanding the difference and how True Diagnostics can help you determine your true age.
• Impact of Environment on Epigenetics: How lifestyle, environment, and even ancestral factors (like your grandmother's behavior during pregnancy) influence your epigenetics.
• Peptides and GLP-1 Medications: Hannah's background in peptides, the nature of GLP-1 medications, and ongoing research in this area.
• Personal Experience with True Diagnostics: Host's personal experience with True Diagnostics testing and the anticipation of retesting to track changes in biological age.

Guest Bio: Hannah Went is the co-founder of True Diagnostics, a company she started in 2020. With a background in peptides and a passion for understanding aging, Hannah has dedicated herself to developing innovative epigenetic testing that helps individuals understand their true biological age and how it can be influenced by various factors.

Resources Mentioned:

• Tru Diagnostics
• Epigenetic testing and its collaboration with Harvard
• Information on GLP-1 medications and peptide research

Call to Action:

• Check out True Diagnostics' testing to discover your true biological age.
• If you have questions for Hannah Went or want to learn more, visit the True Diagnostics website.
• Don't forget to retest to monitor changes in your biological age over time.

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