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Accessibility
Based on the ELOVL2 Clock, it offers the same efficiency as more complex and expensive tests, at a lower cost and with a shorter turnaround time for results.
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Epigenetics and ageing
Learn about your biological age with the MyEpiAgeing epigenetics test
MyEpiAgeing is a biological clock based on analyzing the epigenetic methylation patterns of the ELOVL2 gene, scientifically linked to the ageing process. Discover whether your body is ageing faster or slower than your chronological age.
Non-invasive
Saliva sample, painless and suitable for anyone of any age
Dynamic
Unlike genetics, epigenetics changes: you can repeat the test to measure your progress
20 days
Results available within 20 business days after the sample is received
The science of ageing
What is epigenetics?
Epigenetics studies the changes in gene expression that occur without altering the primary DNA sequence. During development, epigenetic mechanisms switch genes on or off in a regulated way to give and maintain each cell’s identity.
This epigenetic control continues throughout our lives and is directly influenced by our environment: exercise, diet, stress, smoking or alcohol consumption. The DNA sequences that make up our genes are static, but our epigenetics will change throughout our lives.
Epigenetics describes a process in which our personal experience — our life history — is written directly into our DNA.
What sets epigenetics apart from genetics?
- Genetics doesn’t change — it’s the DNA sequence you’re born with
- Epigenetics does change — it reflects how your lifestyle affects your genes
- A genetic test is performed once in a lifetime
- An epigenetic test can be repeated to measure the effect of interventions
Test advantages
MyEpiAgeing: your accessible, precise biological clock
Based on the ELOVL2 Clock, MyEpiAgeing reduces the cost and turnaround time for results, achieving the same efficiency as other more complex and expensive tests.
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Dynamic monitoring
Epigenetic results are dynamic: they make it possible to monitor changes in biological age following clinical interventions, treatments or lifestyle improvements.
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Biological age
Makes it possible to learn your real biological age to understand ageing in relation to chronological age and take steps to improve your health status.
MyEpiAgeing Report
Modulate your ageing through epigenetics
The MyEpiAgeing report provides your biological age, calculated from the methylation patterns of the ELOVL2 gene, comparing it with your chronological age.
- Biological age calculated using epigenetic methylation patterns
- Comparison with chronological age to determine the rate of ageing
- Basis for planning interventions and measuring their impact with successive tests
- Information for healthcare, nutrition and aesthetic medicine professionals
Process
How the epigenetics test works
A simple, non-invasive process that you can repeat to measure your progress.
Receive the test
You receive instructions to correctly collect the sample.
Collect the sample
DNA is obtained through a saliva sample, painlessly and non-invasively.
Epigenetic analysis
The methylation patterns of the ELOVL2 gene are analyzed to calculate your biological age.
Results
The report compares your biological age with your chronological age. Repeat the test to measure the effect of your changes.
For everyone
Who is MyEpiAgeing aimed at?
This test is aimed at anyone who wants to learn about their biological age and the ageing process, as well as professionals looking for objective monitoring tools.
Personal prevention
People looking to take preventive measures or adjust their lifestyle in order to reduce their biological age.
Aesthetic medicine
Professionals who want to objectively quantify the effect of anti-ageing treatments.
Nutrition and sports
Nutritionists and trainers who want to measure the real impact of diet and sports plans on ageing.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about MyEpiAgeing
What is biological age?
Biological age is a measure of how your body has actually aged, regardless of your chronological age. Two people of the same chronological age can have very different biological ages depending on their lifestyle, diet, exercise and other environmental factors.
What is MyEpiAgeing based on?
MyEpiAgeing is based on the ELOVL2 Clock, a biological clock that analyzes the epigenetic methylation patterns in the promoter region of the ELOVL2 gene. This gene has been scientifically linked to the ageing process and provides a precise measurement of biological age.
What’s the difference with a genetic test?
A genetic test analyzes your DNA, which doesn’t change throughout life. An epigenetic test like MyEpiAgeing analyzes how your genes are expressed, which does change over time and with lifestyle. That’s why the epigenetic test can be repeated to measure your progress.
Can I repeat the test?
Yes, and that’s actually one of its advantages. Because it’s an epigenetic analysis (not a genetic one), the results are dynamic. You can repeat the test to monitor changes in your biological age following clinical interventions, treatments, or lifestyle improvements.
How is the sample collected?
The sample is obtained non-invasively through saliva. It is painless and suitable for anyone of any age.
How long do results take?
Once the sample is received at the lab, results are available within a maximum of 20 business days.
Take the step
Want to know your biological age?
Contact our team for more information about MyEpiAgeing or to request your epigenetics test.