Time tells only part of your story. While everyone ages chronologically at the same rate, your body's internal clock—influenced by everything from your cellular health to your gut microbiome—may be ticking at a different pace. This biological clock reveals a more profound truth about how well your body is aging at its most fundamental level.
Your Biological Age Score assesses the activities of your gut microbiome, your cells, and your oral microbiome to determine how well you are aging at a cellular level compared with other people your age.
Why measure biological age?
Think of biological age as your body's actual age—not the number of candles on your birthday cake, but how well your cells and systems are actually functioning. When you get your Biological Age Score, we're essentially reading your body's internal clock. Are your cells efficiently producing energy? Is your DNA being properly maintained? Are your repair systems keeping pace with daily wear and tear?
Your score comes from an incredible process where we analyze millions of data points from your gut microbiome, oral microbiome, and cellular samples. This gives us a detailed picture of your aging process across several critical areas:
Cellular repair efficiency
Mitochondrial function
Oxidative stress management
DNA maintenance
Inflammatory balance
Metabolic health
Microbiome vitality
Overview of Health Scores
Your unique biochemistry tells an important story about your health. Using advanced AI technology, Viome analyzes over 10 million data points from your oral, gut, and human cell samples to create comprehensive health scores that guide your personalized nutrition and supplement recommendations. These scores reflect how your body's systems impact your overall wellness, drawing from thousands of biochemical pathways and peer-reviewed research.
Here's how we transform your Viome test samples into actionable health insights:
Sample Analysis: We sequence your biological samples to start your health story
Molecular Translation: We convert your molecular data into meaningful biological functions
Clinical Alignment: We map these functions to relevant health indicators
Score Creation: We generate your personalized Integrative Health Scores
Biological Age Score
Your Biological Age Score is designed to give you insights into how well you're aging at a cellular level compared to your chronological age. It reveals how your lifestyle, diet, and environmental factors are influencing your body's aging process. This score is available with our Full Body Intelligence™ Test.
Your Viome nutrition recommendations are designed to optimize your cellular health and support healthy aging processes.
What we report on:
Cellular repair mechanisms
Mitochondrial energy production
Free radical management
DNA preservation
Inflammatory patterns
Metabolic efficiency
Gut microbiome health
Oral microbiome balance
Oxidative stress levels
Cellular waste management
What will I learn about my health through my biological age?
Using advanced analysis of your cellular function, gut microbiome, and oral microbiome, we provide a comprehensive view of how your body is aging at its most fundamental level. This isn't just about how old you feel—it's about understanding the sophisticated machinery operating within your cells and how well it's maintaining your health.
Cellular Health Status: Your cells are incredibly sophisticated machines, constantly working to maintain optimal function through various processes.
Energy production efficiency
Repair mechanism status
Waste management systems
Stress response capabilities
Microbiome Impact: Both your gut and oral microbiomes play crucial roles in how your body ages.
Inflammatory balance
Nutrient processing
Protective compound production
Barrier integrity
Metabolic Factors: Your body's ability to process nutrients and maintain energy affects aging.
Energy utilization efficiency
Nutrient absorption status
Metabolic waste management
Oxidative stress levels
Understanding Cellular Aging
Inside every cell in your body, a remarkable story of aging unfolds each day. Think of your cells as tiny cities, each with its own power plants (mitochondria), repair crews (cellular repair mechanisms), and waste management systems (antioxidant processes). The efficiency of these cellular systems determines how well you age at your most fundamental level.
The delicate balance between damage and repair lies at the heart of cellular aging. Your mitochondria, the power plants of your cells, work tirelessly to produce energy from the food you eat. However, this energy production comes with a cost—the creation of free radicals, which can cause oxidative damage to cellular structures. It's like a busy city producing energy and pollution; managing both effectively is key.
Your cells have a sophisticated defense system, with glutathione—often called the master antioxidant—leading the charge against these free radicals. When this system functions optimally, damage is repaired efficiently, and your cells maintain their youthful function. However, when oxidative stress overwhelms these protective mechanisms, cellular aging accelerates. This can affect everything from energy production to DNA integrity, ultimately influencing how quickly your body ages.
What does a Not Optimal score mean:
Don't worry -- this isn't a failing grade! A "Not Optimal" score indicates that your biological age is running somewhat faster than your chronological age. Think of it as your body telling you it needs additional support to maintain optimal cellular function and repair processes.
We may be observing:
Increased cellular stress patterns
Less efficient energy production
Higher oxidative stress levels
Reduced repair efficiency
Suboptimal microbiome balance
To improve this score, we create personalized recommendations focused on:
Supporting cellular repair mechanisms
Enhancing mitochondrial function
Boosting antioxidant processes
Optimizing nutrient absorption
Balancing microbiome health
What does a Good score mean:
A "Good" score indicates that your biological age is well-aligned with or potentially younger than your chronological age. Your body is effectively:
Maintaining cellular repair systems
Managing oxidative stress
Producing energy efficiently
Preserving DNA integrity
Supporting microbiome balance
Viome comprehensively analyzes your cellular function and microbiome patterns to maintain or improve this score, telling you exactly what to eat and avoid. You can continue supporting optimal aging processes by following your personalized Viome recommendations and nourishing your body.*
Biological age impacts everyday life
The way your body ages at a cellular level influences every aspect of your daily experience, often in subtle but significant ways. Your biological age isn't just a number—it's reflected in how you feel, function, and recover daily.
When your cellular systems are functioning optimally, you might notice:
Sustained energy throughout the day
Quick recovery from physical activities
Mental clarity and focus
Resilient immune responses
Efficient healing processes
Stable mood patterns
However, when your biological age needs support, you might experience:
Energy fluctuations
Slower recovery times
Reduced stress tolerance
Less efficient healing
More frequent fatigue
Variable immune responses
Understanding these patterns helps you recognize how your lifestyle choices and environmental factors influence your aging process at a cellular level.
Optimal biological aging is fundamental to overall well-being
Think of biological aging not as an inevitable decline but as a process you can influence through targeted support of your body's natural maintenance systems. When your cells receive the support they need, they can better maintain the youthful functions that keep you feeling vital and energetic.
A well-supported aging process promotes:
Efficient energy production
Strong cellular repair systems
Balanced inflammatory responses
Optimal nutrient utilization
Robust immune function
Effective stress management
Stay on track with the Viome
Your Biological Age Score is one of many Viome scores that work together as your health compass, guiding you toward optimal wellness. To make the most of these insights:
Test regularly to monitor your aging patterns
Follow your personalized nutrition recommendations
Pay attention to how different foods affect your energy levels
Notice improvements in recovery and resilience
Monitor changes in your overall vitality
Remember, you're not just looking at numbers—you're gaining insights into your body's fundamental processes that can be tailored to fit your lifestyle. Your cells work hard for you daily, and we're here to help you support them. Connect with our community through weekly chats and virtual open houses, or reach out to our Customer Experience team for personalized guidance. Together, we can help you maintain optimal biological age and keep you feeling your best.
