How Can I Know What's My Biological Age

Your chronological age is easy to calculate - It’s the number of years since your birth date. But what about your biological age?

Biological age reflects the actual state of your cells, organs, and systems. In simple terms, it shows how well your body is ageing on the inside. This matters more than most people realise.

A 45-year-old with poor sleep quality, chronic inflammation levels, and high blood pressure could have the biological age of someone much older - putting them at an increased risk of age-related diseases and chronic conditions. Meanwhile, someone the same actual age who follows healthy lifestyle habits, exercises regularly, and eats nutrient-dense foods may test biologically younger.

Thanks to rapid advances in longevity science, we can now measure biological age using specialised biological age tests. This data don’t just reveal how you’re ageing - it helps you take proactive steps to slow it down or even reverse it.

Chronological vs. Biological Age: What’s the Difference?

While your chronological age is fixed as it increases every year based on your birth date - your biological age is dynamic. It reflects the functional condition of your body and how quickly or slowly you’re moving through the ageing process.

Two people may both be 50 years old in actual age, but their bodies may tell two completely different stories. One may have excellent cardiovascular fitness, stable metabolic markers, and strong cognitive function. The other may already be experiencing early signs of chronic diseases, low energy, and declining mobility. Chronologically they’re the same, but biologically, one may be closer to 40, while the other is ageing like someone in their 60s.

This difference is measurable using modern biological age tests, such as DNA methylation clocks and blood test panels that assess markers of inflammation, metabolic health, and organ function. These assessments provide a far more accurate reflection of your current health and future risk than your age alone.

In clinical practice, biological age is emerging as a critical marker for identifying hidden dysfunctions, assessing the impact of lifestyle factors, and guiding interventions to improve overall health and extend healthy lifespan. Unlike your chronological age, your bio age can be influenced—and in many cases, improved—through targeted lifestyle changes, nutritional support, and medical interventions.

Understanding the gap between your biological and chronological age can help you determine whether you’re ageing well or heading toward an increased risk of age-related diseases, long before symptoms appear.

What Factors Influence Biological Age?

Your biological age is shaped by far more than genetics alone. In fact, your lifestyle choices—what you eat, how much you exercise, how well you sleep, and even how often you drink alcohol or experience stress—play a significant role in how your body ages over time.

Here are some of the most important factors that influence biological age:

Lifestyle Habits and Daily Behaviour

Poor sleep quality, lack of physical activity, smoking, and frequent alcohol intake are strongly associated with premature aging. These behaviours increase inflammation, impair recovery, and contribute to cellular wear-and-tear. In contrast, consistent movement, good sleep, and stress management support repair and resilience.

Nutrition and Metabolic Health

Your diet has a direct impact on ageing. Diets rich in vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative damage. On the other hand, excess sugar and processed foods accelerate ageing. Some studies also support caloric restriction as a strategy to reduce age-related decline by improving insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function.

Inflammation and Immune Function

Low-grade inflammation is a driving force in the aging process and is linked to multiple chronic diseases. Elevated inflammation levels can impair the immune system, damage DNA, and contribute to the breakdown of tissues and organs over time.

Epigenetics and DNA Methylation

One of the most advanced ways to assess biological age is through DNA methylation, a chemical process that regulates how your genes are expressed. These patterns can be altered by environment, behaviour, and diet—and are now measurable using scientifically validated epigenetic tests.

Fitness and Cardiovascular Health

Maintaining strong cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength is critical to ageing well. Not only does physical fitness preserve mobility and independence, but it also reduces your risk of metabolic and heart-related issues as you get older.

Body Composition and Weight

Increased weight, particularly around the midsection, is often linked with a faster biological aging trajectory. Strategic weight loss, especially when focused on reducing visceral fat, can lower inflammation and reduce the risk of multiple age-related diseases.

Blood-Based Biomarkers and Toxin Exposure

Advanced blood test results can reveal early dysfunction across multiple systems—such as blood sugar regulation, hormonal balance, and detox capacity. Exposure to toxins like heavy metals or chronic nutrient deficiencies can further contribute to accelerated aging.

How Can You Measure Your Biological Age?

Thanks to advances in longevity science, it’s now possible to measure how your body is really ageing - far beyond what your chronological age might suggest. A range of scientifically validated methods can help identify your biological age, giving insight into your current health, disease risk, and response to lifestyle or medical interventions.

Here are the primary tools used to determine biological age today:

DNA Methylation Testing

Considered the gold standard in biological age measurement, DNA methylation tests analyse epigenetic changes - chemical tags on your DNA that regulate gene expression. These patterns shift with ageing and environmental influences, making them powerful indicators of long-term health status. Leading models like the Horvath Clock, DunedinPACE, and other clocks estimate your bio age based on these methylation signatures.

Telomere Length Testing

Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of your chromosomes that shorten as cells divide. Shorter telomeres are associated with increased risk of cellular aging and chronic diseases. Measuring telomere length provides insight into the rate at which your cells are ageing. Though not as comprehensive as methylation testing, it remains a widely used biomarker in biological age tests.

Advanced Blood Testing Panels

A comprehensive blood test can reveal underlying inflammation, metabolic function, hormone balance, nutrient status, and organ health. These blood test results are then interpreted in the context of ageing science to estimate biological age and track improvements over time. This method is often more accessible than DNA-based testing and can cost several hundred dollars, depending on the depth of analysis.

Biological Age Calculators

Digital biological age calculators use a combination of health data—such as heart rate, blood pressure, lab results, and lifestyle questionnaires—to calculate an estimate of your bio age. While useful for basic screening, they are less precise than lab-based diagnostics and should be used as a complementary tool rather than a standalone assessment.

Full-Body Imaging & Functional Assessments

In advanced longevity clinics, full-body MRI scans and organ-specific imaging are used to assess tissue health, visceral fat levels, and detect asymptomatic issues. When combined with data from molecular testing, this offers a 360° view of ageing across major systems—including brain, liver, and cardiovascular health.

The most accurate results often come from combining these tools. A test that includes DNA methylation, telomere analysis, and blood-based biomarkers offers the most detailed view of your ageing trajectory—especially when supported by expert clinical interpretation.

Can You Reverse Your Biological Age?

Emerging research in epigenetics, metabolism, and cellular regeneration shows that targeted lifestyle changes and interventions can improve how your body ages, sometimes making you biologically younger than your actual age.

Here are some of the most evidence-based ways to support biological age reversal:

Nutrition That Fuels Cellular Repair

A nutrient-rich diet that emphasises vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich foods plays a critical role in cellular health. Reducing processed foods, sugar, and pro-inflammatory fats can lower oxidative stress and improve markers of biological age. Some individuals may benefit from caloric restriction or intermittent fasting to enhance metabolic efficiency.

Physical Activity and Fitness

Consistent exercise—especially a combination of cardiovascular fitness, resistance training, and flexibility—has been shown to support mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation, and maintain healthy hormone levels. Movement helps maintain muscle mass, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the biological impact of ageing.

Sleep, Stress, and Recovery

High-quality sleep and daily stress management aren’t just about feeling better—they directly affect gene expression, inflammation levels, and immune regulation. Practices such as breathwork, mindfulness, and cold exposure have been linked to healthier ageing patterns. Poor sleep quality and unmanaged stress are known to contribute to premature ageing and higher disease risk.

Avoiding Harmful Habits

Smoking, excessive alcohol, and high sugar intake can rapidly accelerate biological ageing. Choosing not to smoke, limiting how often you drink alcohol, and making deliberate lifestyle choices can meaningfully lower your risk of chronic diseases.

Targeted Therapies and Supplements

For those looking beyond basic lifestyle modification, targeted longevity therapies—such as NAD+ infusions, peptide therapy, antioxidant IVs, and hormone balancing—can support DNA repair, reduce cellular senescence, and enhance metabolic pathways. These interventions should always be guided by clinical testing and expert oversight.

The key takeaway?

Biological ageing is not set in stone. With the right habits, interventions, and understanding of your unique biomarkers, you can take control of how you age and dramatically improve your overall health, energy, and resilience.

What to Expect from a Biological Age Assessment at Vervé Wellness

At Vervé Wellness, measuring your biological age is more than just curiosity - it’s a gateway to personalised, data-driven health optimisation. The process goes far beyond a basic biological age calculator by using advanced diagnostics and expert interpretation to guide tailored longevity strategies.

Here’s what the assessment includes:

Longevity Blood Panel

Vervé Wellness begins with a highly detailed blood test that evaluates over 100 health markers. This includes blood sugar regulation, lipid profiles, inflammation, hormonal balance, and nutrient status. These blood test results provide insight into how your internal systems are performing—and how they may be influencing your aging process and risk of chronic diseases.

Epigenetic and Methylation Analysis

To accurately determine your biological age, Vervé Wellness offers DNA methylation testing using validated biological clocks. These tests assess how your gene expression has been shaped by your lifestyle, environment, and internal health. This method offers a scientific, reliable way to understand your current health compared to your chronological age.

Telomere Length Testing

As part of the biological age assessment, Vervé Wellness can evaluate telomere length—a proven biomarker of cellular ageing. Shorter telomeres are associated with an increased risk of age-related health issues. Monitoring telomere dynamics allows for early identification of premature ageing and guides targeted lifestyle and therapeutic interventions.

Gut Health & Omega Testing

Vervé Wellness also looks at the gut-brain-ageing axis, offering microbiome analysis and omega-3 to omega-6 ratio testing. Imbalances in these areas can fuel inflammation and negatively impact the immune system, energy levels, and long-term health outcomes.

Full-Body MRI Scan

To complete the picture, Vervé Wellness provides full-body MRI imaging—offering a radiation-free way to assess your brain, heart, liver, and other organs for early signs of structural or metabolic changes. This adds a powerful dimension to your biological age profile by detecting hidden risks before they become symptomatic.

Personalised Report & Clinical Interpretation

What sets Vervé Wellness apart is the level of detail and support you receive after testing. All results are interpreted by functional medicine specialists, who create a bespoke plan to help you slow—or potentially reverse—your biological ageing. This may include lifestyle changes, IV therapies like NAD+, nutritional support, movement strategies, and continuous progress tracking.

Ready to Find Out Your Biological Age?

Understanding your biological age is one of the most powerful steps you can take to take charge of your future health. It gives you real, personalised insights into how your body is ageing—and what you can do to influence it.

At Vervé Wellness, we don’t guess. We test, measure, and personalise every detail - so you can make informed decisions, address issues before they become problems, and optimise how you feel and function for years to come.

Want to know what your biological age really is and how to reverse it?

Book your consultation with Vervé Wellness today.