Your DNA does not change, but which genes are active, and how much, does. Epigenetics is the notes your lifestyle writes on your genes.
What is it?
Epigenetics studies changes in how genes work that occur without any change in the DNA sequence itself. Nutrition, sleep, stress, movement and environmental factors can influence these changes. Epigenetic tests analyse marks on the DNA such as methylation and provide estimates of biological age.
What is biological age?
Your chronological age is the age on your identity card. Biological age is an estimate of how much wear your cells and tissues have undergone. Two people may have been born in the same year, yet their biological ages may differ.
How is it done?
The test is carried out with our partner Epigenetix. Sampling is simple, and the results are reported after laboratory analysis.
How is it used?
The results are used to set the starting point of your programme and to track change over the long term. It is not a diagnostic tool on its own; it is interpreted together with a physician’s assessment and other measurements.
Which programmes include it?
Following a physician’s assessment, this measurement can be planned as needed as part of the longevity assessment and one-month programmes.
Other measurement methods
- Dark-field microscopy. Examination of a single drop of blood in its living state, without staining. Explore
- DNA analysis. A personal guide showing your genetic tendencies relating to nutrition, exercise and metabolism. Explore
- Telomere measurement. Measurement of telomere length, one of the researched markers of cellular ageing. Explore
- FRAS 5 oxidative stress measurement. Measurement of the balance between free-radical load and antioxidant defence. Explore
- OligoScan. A needle-free mineral and heavy-metal screening taken from the palm of the hand in a few minutes. Explore
- Biothermology. Assessment, by mapping heat distribution across the body, of the thermoregulatory response. Explore
- Spiroergometry. Determining personalised training zones by measuring oxygen use during exercise. Explore
Frequently asked questions
When and how are the results of the epigenetic test reviewed?
A few weeks, depending on the laboratory. Your results are always reviewed with a specialist physician, in clear and understandable language.
Is any preparation needed for the epigenetic test?
We send you the necessary preparation instructions before your appointment.
Who is the epigenetic test not suitable for?
Eligibility is always determined by a physician’s assessment. In conditions such as pregnancy, cardiovascular disease and uncontrolled chronic illness, some applications are not performed or require a physician’s approval.