Biological age and longevity blog: glycans, inflammation, and healthy aging · Page 5
Explore the latest insights and research in GlycanAge testing, alongside expert advice and personal journeys that dive into the fascinating intersection of science, lifestyle, and health.
O-linked Glycosylation Explained
The blueprint for how proteins are formed is encoded in our DNA, but that’s only part of the story. Once a protein is built, it can undergo further modifications through the attachment of various molecules, altering its structure and function. These changes, collectively known as post-translational modifications, play…
Published:August 27, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
CEO Nikolina Lauc: From Overcoming Trauma to Shaping the Future of Longevity
If you’ve ever wondered if our CEO Nikolina Lauc practices what she preaches, the answer is a resounding yes. Beyond just talking about her favourite biohacks, in this heartfelt interview, she shares how a breakup led to a decline in her mental health and a bad GlycanAge result. Find out how she got through it and wha…
Published:August 21, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
The Longevity Whisperer - Tina Woods on Health Care, Blue Zones, DJing and Loving Life
It was an absolute pleasure to interview the woman aiming to take longevity science and technology mainstream and shift our sick care system towards one based on prevention. Tina Woods shared all of her passions, projects and views on longevity as well as her tips on how she keeps her GlycanAge low.
Published:July 24, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
Costa Rica Blue Zone: Insights From Centenarians
We’re excited to share a project we worked on with Dr Dorothy Skotak in which she tested the GlycanAge of centenarians in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone - Nicoya Peninsula.
Published:July 11, 2024
Reading time:5 minutes
Biological Age: The Ultimate Guide - GlycanAge
Biological age assesses the speed at which your body is ageing from within. This is done using biomarkers to measure how well your bodily systems function. It gives you an idea of how quickly or slowly your body is ageing internally. While it may sound like a new notion, researchers have investigated biological age fo…
Published:July 1, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
Mind Over Matter - The Impact of Mental Health on Biological Age
Some of you may be aware of Dubravko's story. The last time I interviewed him, he shared how a health scare led him to make some big lifestyle changes and the role GlycanAge played in this process.
Published:June 10, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Mental Age Test: All You Need To Know About
Knowing your mental age is key to grasping the complexities of cognitive abilities and potential. It provides valuable insights into intellectual development and how we interact with the world.
Published:May 28, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP): Explained
In health diagnostics, inflammatory markers serve as crucial indicators of underlying health problems. Among these, one of the most widely studied and used biomarkers is high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).
Published:May 27, 2024
Reading time:10 minutes
Defying Chronological Age Through Lifestyle Choices - How Passion Leads to Longevity
Some people think that in order to live a healthy lifestyle, you need to give up all the things you love. In this interview, our dear client Nikica shares his views on longevity and how finding a passion can motivate you to better yourself in every way possible to be able to do your favourite activities for longer.
Published:May 14, 2024
Reading time:5 minutes
Glycosylation: Impact on Health and Disease
Glycans are essential for all life. These are long-chain sugars that are present on proteins, lipids (also known as fats) and nucleic acids, and which make these biomolecules functional. When we think of sugars, our first thought may be about the sugars from food we eat, such as glucose and sucrose.
Published:April 29, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
Biohacking: All You Need To Know About
The word hacking usually has a negative connotation. It makes us think of people trying to steal our data or create a mess on the global market.
Published:April 24, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes
Glycation: Impact on Health and Disease
The core structure of proteins is built out of amino acids and it is encoded in our DNA. After the proteins are built, they can be further modified in various ways. Some of these modifications are strictly regulated and are crucial for the protein’s function, whereas others are spontaneous and can disrupt its activity…
Published:April 24, 2024
Reading time:15 minutes