By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. – Lifespan.io –
Discover how a new epigenetic clock measures how fast you are really aging from just a drop of blood or saliva.
A recent study published in the journal Nature Aging constructed an intrinsic capacity (IC) clock to predict all-cause mortality based on different factors.
In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) introduced intrinsic capacity (IC), a crucial component of healthy aging. WHO defined IC as “the sum of all the physical and mental capacities that an individual can draw on at any point in their life.”
IC promotes healthy aging by shifting the conventional focus of treating acute diseases to assessing and preserving an individual’s functional ability. It is essential to note that IC varies among individuals, typically peaking in early childhood and gradually decreasing after midlife. However, IC can be improved at any age by altering lifestyle.
