We have biochemist and co-founder of TruDiagnostic, Ryan Smith, stopping by for a fascinating discussion on biological age and how it’s one of the most impactful pieces of data that you can possess in your arsenal to optimize your health (and predictor of lifespan). Biological age measures how old you truly are based on various biomarkers.
Ryan explains how they combine technology with a powerful algorithm and look at specific locations of your DNA to predict your biological age precisely.
In today's episode, you'll hear
Ryan’s origin story
Navigating and making an impact inside a competitive and highly regulated industry
Why is biological age important and it’s connecting to chronic illnesses
The process and validity around measuring biological age
Epigenetics and DNA methylation
Epigenetic markers it’s many benefits (and some will be very surprising)
Why aging is not just a health issue, but an economic disaster (the numbers will shock you)
Why “aging” isn’t inevitable but instead, is a disease that can be treated
Common factors that accelerate aging
Race, gender, socio-economic status, and various medications impact on aging
What’s included in a TruAge report
Epigenetic markers and its impact starting at preconception
COVID and its (surprising) impact on aging
And much more
Connect with Ryan:
Website: https://trudiagnostic.com/
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