What are Telomeres?

Telomeres are the protective end caps of chromosomes. Their role is to safeguard our genetic material and prevent chromosomes from becoming damaged or shortening too quickly.

In simple terms, telomere length reflects the biological age of your cells. When telomeres shorten faster than normal, it may accelerate cellular aging, leading the body to deteriorate more rapidly than expected. This can result in premature aging, reduced organ performance, and overall health decline compared to others of the same age with longer telomeres—meaning your cellular age becomes older than your actual age.

What happens when cellular age is older than your real age?

• Increased risk of age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease

• Premature skin aging, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity

• Reduced cellular repair ability

• Shortened lifespan due to faster cellular degeneration