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About TruDiagnostic
Quick answers to the questions providers and patients ask most about epigenetics, TruAge, and TruHealth.
About TruDiagnostic: Frequently Asked Questions
What is epigenetics?
Epigenetics refers to changes in gene activity that do not alter the DNA sequence but can affect gene expression. These changes are influenced by various factors such as lifestyle, environment, and age. Understanding epigenetics allows us to see how external factors can impact our genetic code and overall health.
What is a biological age test?
A biological age test measures the age of your cells and tissues, which can differ from your chronological age. It provides insights into your overall health and can help predict the risk of age-related diseases. By tracking your biological age, you can see how lifestyle changes affect your health over time.
How accurate are the test results?
Our tests are developed in collaboration with leading academic institutions and are based on cutting-edge research. We measure over 1,000,000 CpG locations on your DNA to provide highly accurate and reliable results.
What is TruAge?
TruAge is our most comprehensive test, offering an in-depth analysis of over 75 biomarkers related to aging and health. It includes reports on telomere length, immune system age, and the impacts of lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol.
What is TruHealth?
TruHealth gives you deep insight into your body's functional nutritional and systems health by testing +105 biomarkers and +75 antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids. TruHealth measures your cellular health across multiple systems — including metabolic, immune, hormonal, and neurocognitive health. Whether you're looking to boost your nutrition, reduce toxins, improve sleep, or enhance metabolic function, TruHealth offers data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize your body's health and longevity.
Which tests do you offer?
We offer two epigenetic tests: TruAge and TruHealth. For the most comprehensive view of your epigenetic health, we recommend our combination kit that sends you both tests in a single box, so you need only prick your finger once. Either test is also available for purchase as a standalone item.
How is TruAge different from other biological age tests?
TruAge is the most precise, accurate, and actionable biological age test on the market. We have the largest private DNA methylation database in the world to create the most robust data algorithms, we publish all of our algorithms for full transparency, our research is always peer-reviewed, and we are the only ones to offer third generation aging clock technology (commonly referred to as "DunedinPACE," which tells you how fast you're aging).
Are TruDiagnostic tests CLIA certified?
Yes, our laboratory services are CLIA certified and HIPAA compliant, ensuring the highest standards of data security and patient confidentiality.