Hormones the true measure of ageing explained…
Do you feel younger – or older – than the age on your birth certificate?
That feeling might not be just in your head…
While calendars track years, your real age lies in the chemical messengers flowing through your veins – your hormones.
A recent study from Osaka University, published in Science Advances, has uncovered a way to measure biological age using artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced hormone analysis.
How to tell if you could be affected by Adrenal Fatigue
• You feel tired or weak…
• You need coffee to get going in the mornings…
• Your daily tasks feel like hard work…
• You feel like you’re not coping (it’s all too much)…
• You struggle to concentrate and don’t finish tasks…
• You feel irritable, anxious or depressed…
• Get headaches…
• Reduced interest in sex…
Feeling run down and drained all the time doesn’t have to be your normal state-of-being.
Unfortunately, it is for millions of people – all over the world – who just can’t seem to keep up anymore.
And there’s a very good explanation for this…
Researchers at numerous institutions, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins and Stanford University identified that certain chemicals gradually build up in your body over time as you age.
Until one day they flick an internal switch that causes your metabolism to drag along at snail’s pace, drop your oxygen levels and dip your hormone levels.
But with the help of certain nutrients, you could help clear out these chemicals and help the adrenals function.
And when this happens, you could restore your energy levels, concentrate and think more clearly and just feel like you´re coping better…
Stress hormones: The biggest accelerators of ageing…
The findings reveal that stress hormones, especially cortisol, play a dominant role in biological ageing…
When cortisol levels double, predicted biological age jumps by 1.5 times!
So, chronic stress doesn’t just make you feel older, it actually accelerates your body’s ageing processes.
And, as we age, the gap between our chronological age and our biological age widens.
For women, hormones like 17α-hydroxyprogesterone, cortisone, 11-deoxycortisol, and tetrahydrocortisol are key ageing indicators.
For men, testosterone and pregnenolone are more influential.
For the study, the researchers used liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to measure hormones in blood samples from 148 adults aged 20 to 73…
By focusing on steroid ratios rather than absolute hormone levels, the model provides a more personalised and accurate assessment of biological age.
This innovative model not only calculates biological age but also explains the biochemical processes driving ageing…
It’s a step closer to personalised healthcare, where hormone profiles could help doctors detect accelerated ageing early and recommend targeted interventions.
Keep reading…
Reclaim control over how you age…
While pharmaceutical companies will look at developing a new drug to counter premature ageing, natural interventions remain your best defence.
Here’s how to help manage your biological clock:
* Reduce stress:
Chronic stress is a biological age accelerator. Combat it with:
– Meditation or mindfulness exercises
– Deep-breathing techniques
– Time spent outdoors to lower cortisol levels naturally
Balance hormones with adaptogens:
Herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola help regulate cortisol, promoting overall hormonal balance and reducing stress’s impact. Take a look at our popular adaptogenic formula: Adrenal Revive Plus.
Prioritise sleep:
Poor sleep fuels cortisol spikes and accelerates ageing…
Aim for 7-9 hours of quality rest, and adopt habits like avoiding screens before bed to enhance your body’s natural rhythm.
Reference:
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adt2624
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