What is a biological age test?
It estimates how your body is aging, using biological markers rather than your date of birth. Delos Longevity in Sterling, Virginia uses TruDiagnostic’s TruAge test, which measures DNA methylation.
← Testing TruAge biological age · Sterling, VA
Your birthday is one measure of age. Here’s another.
TruDiagnostic’s TruAge test uses DNA methylation to estimate how your body is aging, and it can be repeated to follow the trend.
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At a glance
- The test
- TruDiagnostic TruAge, an epigenetic test of DNA methylation.
- What it estimates
- Your biological age, compared with your age in years.
- Best used
- As a baseline, repeated over time to see the direction you’re heading.
- What it isn’t
- A diagnosis, or a prediction of how long you’ll live.
- Who explains it
- Dr. Joseph Gurrala, along with your other results.
- Getting started
- A free consultation in Sterling. Book yours
What it is
Chemical marks on your DNA change as you age.
DNA methylation is a set of chemical tags that help control how genes are used. Patterns in those tags shift with age, and researchers use them to build estimates of biological aging.
It’s a fascinating and fast-moving field, and it is honest to say the science is still developing. A single result is less meaningful than your trend, and it should be read along with your labs, body composition and fitness, which are all things you can act on directly.
Why patients choose it
- A longer-term measure to track
- Motivation to stick with changes
- A broader picture alongside labs and scans
- Curiosity, which is a perfectly good reason
One sample. A number to follow.
- 1
Decide if it’s useful
Dr. Gurrala talks through what the test can and can’t tell you.
- 2
Provide a sample
We’ll collect your sample and send it to the lab.
- 3
Go through your report
You review your results in person, in the context of everything else we know about your health.
- 4
Test again later
After you’ve made changes for a sustained period, a repeat test can show which way the trend is going.
What patients ask Dr. Gurrala.
Can I lower my biological age?
Some studies suggest that these measures can shift with lifestyle changes, but the research is still young. It’s best to focus on things you can measure directly, such as muscle, fitness, blood sugar and sleep.
How often should I repeat it?
Not often. Dr. Gurrala can advise you on timing, usually after a meaningful period of change.
Curious how you’re aging?
Ask Dr. Gurrala at a free consultation.
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