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Also reported in: kilobases, T/S ratio
Your telomere length is within the normal range for your age group. This indicates that your cells are aging at a typical rate. Normal telomere length is a reassuring baseline for cellular aging.
Your telomeres are very short, indicating noticeable biological cell aging beyond what is expected for your age. Telomeres are protective caps on chromosomes that shorten with every cell division. Critically short telomeres are associated with noticeably increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, immunosenescence, and are a hallmark of premature aging syndromes like dyskeratosis congenita.
Seek medical evaluation including specialist genetics or aging medicine consultation. Lifestyle interventions shown to slow telomere shortening include regular exercise, Mediterranean diet, stress reduction, and adequate sleep. Supplement protocols (antioxidants, TA-65) may be discussed with a longevity specialist.
Telomere length very short (<4.0 kb) — noticeable telomere attrition; premature biological agingYour telomere length is below average for your age group, indicating that your cells have aged more rapidly than typical. Short telomeres are associated with increased risk of age-related diseases including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and immune dysfunction. Chronic stress, poor sleep, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and oxidative stress accelerate telomere shortening.
Discuss lifestyle modifications with your doctor — regular aerobic exercise, adequate sleep (7–9 hours), Mediterranean diet, stress reduction, and quitting smoking are all evidence-based interventions that slow telomere attrition. Retest in 12–18 months.
Telomere length short (<5.5 kb) — below-average for age; accelerated biological aging indicatedYour telomere length is in the below-average range for your age. While not very short, your cells have experienced somewhat faster aging than typical for your chronological age. This may reflect lifestyle factors, oxidative stress, or genetic predisposition.
Focus on anti-aging lifestyle interventions: regular exercise, quality sleep, plant-rich diet, stress management, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol. Consider antioxidant-rich nutrition.
Telomere length below average for age group (5.5–7.0 kb) — mildly accelerated biological agingYour telomere length is within the normal range for your age group. This indicates that your cells are aging at a typical rate. Normal telomere length is a reassuring baseline for cellular aging.
No specific action required. Maintain healthy lifestyle habits that support telomere health.
Telomere length within normal range for age — biological aging proceeding at expected rateYour telomere length is above average for your age group. This indicates your cells are aging at a healthier-than-average rate, which is associated with reduced risk of age-related diseases and better long-term health outcomes.
No action needed. Continue the lifestyle habits that are supporting your healthy telomere length.
Telomere length above average for age (>7.0 kb) — favorable biological agingYour telomere length is noticeably above average for your age. This is associated with better cellular resilience, lower disease risk, and a biological age younger than your chronological age.
No action needed. Continue healthy lifestyle practices.
Telomere length well above average for age — noticeably favorable biological agingYour telomere length is exceptionally long for your age. This is a hallmark of very healthy biological aging and is associated with noticeably lower risk of major age-related diseases.
No action needed. Your cellular aging profile is excellent.
Telomere length exceptionally long — elite biological aging indicatorYour telomere length is at the exceptionally long end of the scale, suggesting minimal cellular aging relative to your chronological age. This is the best possible telomere health result.
No action needed. Maintain the lifestyle factors contributing to this exceptional result.
Telomere length exceptionally long — optimal cellular aging; may reflect measurement timing or sampleUpload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.