HOW OLD ARE YOU REALLY?

AGE IS NO LONGER JUST A NUMBER – IT’S A PERSONAL METRIC THAT CAN BE TRACKED, ANALYSED AND BETTERED. HERE ARE TWO HEALTH START-UPS PROMISING TO GIVE YOU ALL THE ANSWERS

Glycan Age How does it work?

Take a finger-prick test and ship your sample to the lab. By analysing your glycans – molecules that surround and modify proteins in your body – the test reveals clues to the health of your immune system, determining your body’s “biological age”.

How will it help me?

Once your results are in, book a consultation with a longevity specialist, who will be able to guide you in making life-enhancing changes, focused on avoiding illness and accelerating post-exercise recovery. You can re-test to see if they’ve helped.

What will it cost me?

It’ll set you back £492 for two tests, which you can take at a time of your choice, plus expert support. glycanage.com

Humanity How does it work?

Download the app and sync it to your wearable tracker. By logging data on your exercise, sleep and eating habits, plus mood and meditation, the app’s AI algorithms calculate your rate of ageing and present it to you as a Humanity Score.

How will it help me?

By learning your habits, the app guides you towards longevity promoting lifestyle changes. There’s also an option to input data on your blood biomarkers and DNA profile, via additional tests.

What will it cost me?

Premium app membership costs £50 per year. The deluxe package, which includes genetic monitoring, is extra.