Biological Age Epigenetic DNA Test Kit "EpiAge"

If your chronological age is 50 and your biological age is 35, that’s excellent! However, if your chronological age is 35 and your biological age indicates 50, it may serve as an alarm calling for lifestyle changes.

Advanced aging is potentially linked to an increased risk of serious illnesses. While epigenetics may not be the Fountain of Youth, it can be considered the Fountain of Life.

Individuals age at different rates, with some appearing and feeling older than their chronological age, while others appear younger.

Biological age serves as a better indicator of our health, well-being, and life span compared to chronological age. DNA serves as the hardware, genetics as the operating system, and DNA methylation and other epigenetic factors as the software that programs the genome.

The discovery of the “epigenetic clock” by Horvath, which measures DNA methylation at strategic positions in DNA, brought about a paradigm shift in the search for biological age markers.

Studies suggest that an accelerated epigenetic clock may be associated with an increased risk of age-related chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. However, this field is still actively being researched, and more studies are needed.

Importantly, unlike genetics, epigenetics can potentially be reversed through dietary interventions and lifestyle changes.

Our biological age serves as a better parameter for assessing our health, well-being, and life span compared to our chronological age.

But how do we determine our “biological age”?

In the quest to define the true “biological age,” researchers have sought to identify various parameters that could predict biological aging and life span. These parameters have included measures of frailty, graying of hair, aging of skin, and levels of different types of white blood cells. However, most of these markers have been found to offer no advantage over simply knowing one’s chronological age.

The search for accurate and reliable indicators of biological age continues, as determining our biological age holds the potential to develop interventions that can slow down the rate of biological aging. Extensive efforts have been dedicated to this field over the past decades.

Through extensive data mining, we have identified a specific region of age-related CG methylation that can accurately predict biological age using saliva samples.

While it remains unclear how one can slow down the aging process, lifestyle changes recommended by most national medical associations are often a good starting point. When our biological age surpasses a certain threshold, which we refer to as a “red flag,” it suggests that it may be time to consider making lifestyle adjustments.

We define a “red flag” as an “epigenetic age” that exceeds the standard deviation of the test results. The standard deviation provides insight into the distribution of ages within the normal population, which, at this stage of analysis, is estimated to be 5 years. As more tests are conducted and data accumulates, we will obtain a more precise measurement of the “normal distribution.”

If a “red flag” is raised, it serves as a prompt to take action and make necessary lifestyle changes to potentially improve overall health and well-being.

Epigenetic age represents the biological changes associated with the aging process, which may differ from one’s chronological age.

When epigenetic age progresses at a faster pace, it indicates accelerated aging, while slower progression suggests a deceleration of the aging process.

By analyzing data from over 3000 individuals, we have calculated the average epigenetic clock for each age group.

You can compare your individual epigenetic age, as determined by the EpiAge test, to the average epigenetic age of your corresponding age group. If your epigenetic age is younger than the average, it indicates that you are aging better than the average population in terms of biological markers.

• Measures of fragility
• Hair graying
• The aging of the skin
• Levels of different types of white blood cells

As the field of Epigenetics continues to uncover groundbreaking methods for determining an individual’s true age, two important questions arise: what is the significance of your cellular DNA, and why does it matter?

In simple terms, more than 99% of your cellular DNA is shared by everyone else. However, a small portion of your DNA, which can vary from person to person, defines your unique characteristics.

Epigenetics goes beyond the traditional understanding of genetics related to physical traits like hair and eye color. It offers a revolutionary understanding of your cellular DNA and genetic code. By identifying genetic “variants,” Epigenetics can pinpoint specific diseases for which you may be at risk and empower you to take preventive measures, make necessary changes, or avoid those diseases altogether. Epigenetics holds the key to enhancing your overall health and well-being.

Furthermore, these discoveries hold the promise of paving the way for new treatments and medications to prevent, treat, or even cure conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, addiction, and others — potentially intervening before they manifest.

At present, HKG Epitherapeutics stands at the forefront as a pioneer in developing cutting-edge medical innovations for early disease detection and prevention, aiming to make a positive impact on vast populations worldwide. Our visions are already becoming a reality as we continue to drive advancements in the field.

If your initial sample fails during testing, we understand the disappointment this may cause. However, we have a solution in place. We will promptly send you a new kit to collect another sample. We strive to ensure a smooth and accurate testing process for all our customers.

In the rare event that the second sample also fails, we offer further assistance. You will have the option to request a refund for the purchase price of your kit, with shipping and handling charges deducted. We want to ensure your satisfaction, even in such circumstances.