How Long Are Your Telomeres

The UK newspaper, The Independent reported on a blood test that claims it can show how fast you're aging -- information that could potentially predict how long you'll live. The test measures the length of a person's telomeres -- structures on the tips of chromosomes that researchers believe can indicate aging. Age influences the length of telomeres since every time a cell divides, its telomeres are shortened. But genetics also influence telomere length. A $700 test, expected to be on the market In Europe by the end of the year, uses telomere length to give you a 'biological age' -- and this could be years younger, or older, than your actual age. And scientists say the information can provide insight into a person's risk of illness such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. FlaxVibrance with Flax Hull Lignans and Milled Chia Seeds is a super immune booster and a great source of antioxidants. Studies have shown that when lignans are present in high amounts in the blood and urine, women have a reduced risk of many chronic diseases including breast cancer and cardiovascular disease.