A new study by a scientific group presents an opportunity to develop a novel method for assessing a person’s biological age through blood analysis. This method also enables the diagnosis of the 18 most common age-related diseases and assesses the risk of premature death, according to Planet-Today.
The researchers analyzed more than 200 proteins in the participants’ blood and developed a ‘digital approach’ that made it possible to determine their biological age. They found that this biological age often differed from the chronological age, providing an objective measure of the body’s condition at the cellular level.
Research has shown that biological age is strongly associated with the likelihood of diseases such as heart and liver conditions, kidney and lung diseases. Additionally, the risks of diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer increase significantly with age. This can lead to deterioration in overall physical condition and cognitive functions.
The new method will be useful for evaluating the prospects of treatment aimed at slowing down aging and preventing diseases.
