Can the simple saliva tests loved by Kim Kardashian REALLY determine your 'biological age'? Experts give their verdict as companies launch DIY kits READ MORE: Scientists reveal the age that the body starts 'breaking down' By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 04:16 EDT, 26 August 2024 | Updated: 04:49 EDT, 26 August 2024 e-mail 2 View comments Some of us are desperate to know the answer. Others may think of nothing worse. But, for those wanting a glimpse into their future to see how old their body is, there's no need to look any further — companies are increasingly trying to solve the riddle for you.
Biological age tests, which featured on the latest season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians , can, in theory, distinguish between your chronical and biological age. The former refers to how many years you've lived, while the latter is an estimate of the body's decline based on subtle markers on your DNA. Biological age tests, which featured on the latest season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians , can, in theory, distinguish between your chronical and biological age.
Pictured, One biological age test available online, costing £149, offers 'insight into genetic predisposition for aging and long-term health' But new research has suggested the they may not be as accurate as first thought in determining your true 'biological age'. US scientists who carried out the study warned their findings had ' important repercussions for the interpretation of commercial b.