GlycanAge FAQs

GlycanAge FAQ’s

Telomeres are DNA timers that limit the lifespan of a single cell. On the individual cell level, telomeres are the best marker of ageing. However, we are composed of trillions of cells and each of them has different age and expected lifespan. A recent large study concluded that telomeres are not a good predictor of age-related health status.
GlycanAge is different because it measures your IgG glycosylation (glycans attached to the most abundant antibody in your immune system), which directly correlates with the level of inflammation in your body. It will give you information about the immune balance of your organism that changes with age, health and life circumstances.
Horvath’s clock is based on the analysis of over 300 pieces of epigenetic information, GlycanAge is based on a single molecule and its functional regulation. While the methylation clock measures information, we measure direct effectors.

As a practitioner the order process is the same as when ordering any FunctionalDX test.
Select the test and add to the cart.
A GlycanAge test can be added to another FunctionalDX panel for a client order.
You can select a GlycanAge test as an add on the FunctionalDX test page, or added to the cart separately.
Postage will be combined and calculated accordingly.

Your clients GlycanAge results will be uploaded to the FunctionalDX results portal. You will receive an email to confirm they are ready.

Results take 4-5 weeks to be returned.

GlycanAge practitioner support material is available within the practitioner area which includes a handbook and research papers.

There are also educational webinars available.