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Imagine two people, both turning 55 this year. One is vibrant and energetic, rarely getting sick. The other is constantly battling fatigue, struggling with stubborn weight gain, and feels the aches and pains of someone far older.

They share the same chronological age, the number of years they’ve been around. But inside, their bodies are running on completely different clocks.

While chronological age is the strongest general marker of health risks, as we get older, our bodies deteriorate, and we become more susceptible to age-related diseases. However, the age tells a notoriously incomplete story. The real question isn't how old you are, but how fast you are aging.

Your Age and Your Metabolism

People of the same age can differ dramatically in their overall health, especially their metabolic health.

If you are dealing with insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, or metabolic syndrome, your internal environment is likely accelerating your aging process. The compounded effects of accelerated cellular deterioration, as measured by your biological age, contribute to symptoms such as stubborn weight, fatigue, energy crashes, aches, and brain fog.

Some people are aging more slowly than others. What’s their trick?

The Levers You Control

​The research shows that the primary levers that slow down biological aging are:

• Healthy Diet

When your diet keeps your blood sugar stable, it decreases chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, which are major drivers of accelerated aging.

• Physical Activity

Regular movement is one of the most potent signals your body can receive to slow down cellular decay and improve longevity.

• Toxins

Avoiding things like smoking and excessive alcohol is consistently associated with decelerating your internal clock.

Ah, yet again, a healthy lifestyle leads to a longer and healthier life. It’s hardly a revelation, right?

The Nagging Question

You might think your lifestyle is healthy enough, and you can check many of the boxes of a healthy lifestyle. But a nagging question remains: How accurate am I with my self-assessment? Are the subtle signs of fatigue or stubborn weight telling you that your body is aging faster than you realize?

Fortunately, you don't have to guess anymore.

Scientists now use sophisticated biomarkers, measurable biological and physiological processes that drive aging, to cut through the guesswork and establish a concrete number for your biological age. These tests can predict your actual lifespan and healthspan.

Do you want to know if your focused efforts on healthy eating and exercise are truly paying off, giving you an extra few years of health and vitality?

I’ve recently partnered with a cutting-edge lab called Superpower, which offers a comprehensive analysis of these critical biomarkers. Their foundational test provides a detailed breakdown of your overall health, including your biological age.

In my next newsletter, I’ll walk you through exactly how tests like these work, what they measure, and the steps you can take today to shave years off your chronological age and achieve a younger biological age.

I'll be in touch next week, take care!

Olga