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Ep 5 - Living Longer, Living Better: Insights from TruDiagnostic CoFounder Hannah Went
In today's ever-changing world of health and medicine, epigenetic testing is opening doors to a new age of personalized healthcare and longevity strategies. I recently had Hannah, the co-founder of TruDiagnostic, on my podcast where we chatted about the exciting realm of epigenetic age testing and how it can revolutionize how we manage our health.
Understanding Epigenetic Clocks: The Breakthrough with omic MH
Hannah introduced us to omic MH, a cutting-edge second-generation epigenetic clock developed with Harvard, which takes predicting our biological age to a whole new level. Unlike its predecessors, omic MH utilizes additional data to provide detailed reports pinpointing key clinical lab values, metabolites, and proteins crucial for strategies to reduce age. It's like having a comprehensive blueprint for those aiming to turn back the biological clock and improve their overall health.
Preventing Disease Through Age Reduction
We also discussed the exciting potential of reducing biological age. Studies suggest that trimming just seven years off our biological age could significantly decrease disease risk. Hannah explained how the algorithm behind omic MH focuses on targeted approaches to combat age-related diseases. This proactive approach reflects TruDiagnostic' shift towards not just treating diseases but preventing them altogether.
Epigenetics: How Your Lifestyle Shapes Your Health
Perhaps one of the most empowering aspects of our discussion was the role lifestyle plays in shaping our health. Epigenetic testing shows us that our lifestyle choices—our "software updates"—can influence our genetic predispositions. Everything from diet to physical activity levels can impact our epigenetic markers, offering enormous potential for individuals to take control of their health.
Lifestyle Changes: Practical Advice from the Experts
We also shared some practical tips for influencing the pace at which we age biologically. Hannah highlighted the importance of specific dietary choices and considering environmental factors from a young age. This personalized approach ensures that interventions are not only effective but sustainable in the long run.
The Role of Technology and Testing
Testing is at the heart of True Diagnostics' approach, offering options like the complete kit and the Dunedin test to track progress. Starting with the complete test provides baseline insights, with periodic Dunedin tests to monitor intervention effectiveness. Hannah mentioned that maintaining a Dunedin pace of about 0.7 or 0.75 for three years could essentially reverse aging by one year.
Affordable Strategies and Accessibility
We also addressed concerns about the cost of frequent testing. Hannah shared insights into managing expenses while still benefiting from this technology, suggesting intervals for retesting and stressing the value of starting interventions early. Plus, listeners can use the discount code "Susanjeans" for a 12% discount at True Diagnostics, making this groundbreaking technology more accessible.
DNA isn't our destiny. With tools like those provided by TruDiagnostic, we have the power to make informed choices that profoundly impact our quality of life and longevity. By combining insights from epigenetic testing with conscious lifestyle changes, we're entering an era where age isn't just about how long we live but how well we live.
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Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple research internships studying cell signaling and cell biology. After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostics in 2020. TruDiagnostic is a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. TruDiagnostic has a commitment to research with over 30 approved clinical trials investigating the epigenetic methylation changes of longevity and health interventions. Since TruDiagnostic’s inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 75,000 patients tested to date. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics where she shares insights on how DNA regulation has an impact on your health.
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