Bangkok--16 Jul--Grayling (Thailand)
The old saying, "You are only as old as you feel", is more relevant than ever before.
People who feel older or younger than their actual age can now take a Telomere Test offered by the Vitallife Wellness Center, located atBumrungrad International Hospital, to discover their biological age.
The Genetic expert, Dr.ValairatDhamcharee, Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Genetics and one of Thailand’s leading authorities on gene and chromosome testing said, “The Telomere Test is an in-depthanalysis which measures the telomere length. The test can tell information about a person’s health and longevity.Everyone has his/her own biological age, and often the biological age is different from the chronological age. For example, a 50-year old man who exercises every day may have the biological age of a 40-year old.”
This information is very valuable for a number of reasons. Telomere Test result not only confirms a person’s state of health related to their age, it also helps to identify ways they can improve their health whether through lifestyle change, or other treatments.
And if a person falls ill, the data can be used to create a customized treatment program. The information also helps doctors to closely monitor the patient’s response to medication, treatment, and other prevention alternatives.
The Telomere Test offered by Vitallife is overseen by highly-trained staff. In addition to testing and analysis, Vitallife can also provide customized plans to help individuals become healthier and stronger. These include lifestyle focusing programs related to diet, exercise, relaxationand stress management as well as other medical treatments and options.
Telomeres — the body’s health and fitness barometer
The Telomere Testanalyses your telomere length .Telomeres are the protective tips at the end of chromosomes that protect the DNA inside from getting damaged during cell division.
As we age, our telomeres become shorten. By analyzing telomere length, individuals can gain insights into important health related areas including overall well-being, lifespan, and susceptibility to age-related diseases such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.
“Telomeres are like the body’s health warning signal system, or barometer,” said Dr.Valairat. “Short telomere length is related to the chances of developing degenerative diseases. When it becomes too short, the cell will die, and when the telomeres of too many cells are critically short, people become terminally ill.” explained Dr Valairat.
Given this, maintaining, or lengthening the telomerelength is important in sustaining good health and promoting anti-aging and longevity. In general, people who maintain a balanced diet, exercise regularly, rest well, and try to minimize stress are not likely to endure accelerated telomere shortening.