A program to measure biological age and cellular deterioration to support personalized health planning
What are telomeres?
Telomeres are the ends of strands of DNA, our genetic code. They act as protective caps that prevent the DNA from deteriorating too quickly. Simply put, telomeres are like the plastic tips on shoelaces that stop them from fraying and breaking down prematurely.
The importance of telomeres in humans
Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, a Nobel Prize laureate who discovered the significance of telomeres, explained that telomeres naturally shorten as we age. In simple terms, the older we get, the shorter our telomeres become. However, the rate our telomeres shorten varies from person to person and depends on lifestyle choices, diet, exercise habits, stress levels, smoking, alcohol consumption, sleep quality, exposure to toxins, and radiation, all of which contribute to abnormally fast rates of telomere shortening.What if our telomeres are shorter than normal?
When telomeres shorten abnormally, the body becomes more vulnerable to illness and may develop diseases earlier than expected.This shortening has also been linked to degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and others.
Can we prevent telomeres from shortening faster than normal?
A blood test—without the need for fasting—can assess the extent of telomere deterioration, with results available within just 10 days. This test helps us understand whether our current lifestyle is appropriate. If telomeres are found to be very short, it indicates a higher risk of developing diseases sooner. Ultimately, we can choose whether to grow old in good health or become more prone to illness.The natural mechanism of telomere shortening is part of the aging process and reflects the impermanence of the human body. It also plays a vital role in keeping normal cells functioning properly, preventing them from dividing too rapidly and becoming cancerous.
How quickly we age is determined half by genetics and half by lifestyle. That means we can take control of that second half by living in a healthy, balanced way.
| Program | Promotion Price (THB) |
| Telomere Length Measuring biological age and cellular deterioration to support personalized health planning. |
10,900 |
| Epigenetics Assessing cellular age in comparison to actual age is an advanced health screening that evaluates the risk of disease and the aging process through biological age measurement and other related factors, and supports long-term health while reducing the risk of chronic illness. |
42,500 |
