In this episode of the Boss Body Podcast, Dr. Tim Jackson speaks with Hannah Went, the founder of Tru Diagnostic, an epigenetic testing company. They discuss the differences between measuring biological age via telomere shortening versus epigenetic markers, the process of starting a lab and getting CLIA certification, and how healthcare providers can use epigenetic testing to help patients with stress mitigation, sleep hygiene, and toxicity levels. They also touch on the importance of collaboration in the academic community and the surprising willingness of academic partners to work together and share data. Hannah reflects on her journey as an entrepreneur and offers advice to those who may be hesitant to pursue their passions. 

Some highlights from this episode:

• What is the difference between measuring biological age via telomere shortening versus epigenetic markers. Hannah Went explains the difference between measuring biological age via telomere shortening versus epigenetic markers, and why epigenetic markers are more precise, accurate, and sensitive.
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• What are Longevity-based Biomarkers? Hannah explains the suite of biomarkers offered by TruDiagnostic, including immune system age, pace of aging, and telomere length.
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• What Lifestyle Factors impact Epigenetic Health? Hannah breaks down the four categories of lifestyle factors that can affect epigenetic health, including stress, sleep, insulin sensitivity, and environmental toxins.
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• Hannah shares a case study of a healthcare provider who improved their biological age through a senescent cell protocol, including supplements, medication, and peptide injections. They also discuss the use of Rapamycin and Rapamune as anti-aging drugs.
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• Discussion of rapamycin trials and epigenetic testing for biological age.
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• TruDiagnostic Testing Services 
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• What is the Dunedin Pace Algorithm? 
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Connect with guest:

Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple research internships studying cell signaling and cell biology. After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostic in 2020. TruDiagnostic focuses on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare. Since TruDiagnostic’s inception, they have created one of the largest private epigenetic health databases in the world with over 20,000 patients tested to date. Hannah has since created Everything Epigenetics where she shares insights on how DNA regulation has an impact on your health. 

Instagram: @everythingepigenetics @trudiagnosticofficial

Website: everythingepigenetics.com and trudiagnostic.com

Use Code “BB12” to receive 12% off all TruDiagnostic products!

Episode Transcript

Click the link below to read the transcript from today’s episode:

https://healyourbody.org/episode36

All the best,

Dr. Tim Jackson